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Safety Evaluation of Local Weight-Gain Formulas in the Saudi Arabian Markets
Joint Authors
ALFaris, Nora Abdullah
Al Ashban, Riyadh Mohammed
Al Ojayan, Mouna
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Background.
The utilization of herbal formulas is continuously increasing on the global level.
However, assessment of contamination and impurities is the leading challenge in the use of herbal medicines.
Objective.
Assessment of therapeutic application in relation to herbal formulas usage for reducing weight is the objective for this investigation.
Results.
Reduced dietary fibers and fats are common outcomes of herbal usage.
9.8% of the mixtures were contaminated because of lead.
However, investigation has indicated <10 microbial counts in herbal products.
Increased levels of calcium, minerals, fibers, and lead traces have been identified in the herbals; however, products lacked nicotinamide, riboflavin, and vitamin C.
Conclusion.
It was concluded that majority of herbal products were pure and uncontaminated in order to reduce the complications of obesity efficiently.
American Psychological Association (APA)
ALFaris, Nora Abdullah& Al Ashban, Riyadh Mohammed& Al Ojayan, Mouna. 2015. Safety Evaluation of Local Weight-Gain Formulas in the Saudi Arabian Markets. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078484
Modern Language Association (MLA)
ALFaris, Nora Abdullah…[et al.]. Safety Evaluation of Local Weight-Gain Formulas in the Saudi Arabian Markets. The Scientific World Journal No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078484
American Medical Association (AMA)
ALFaris, Nora Abdullah& Al Ashban, Riyadh Mohammed& Al Ojayan, Mouna. Safety Evaluation of Local Weight-Gain Formulas in the Saudi Arabian Markets. The Scientific World Journal. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078484
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1078484