HANDBOOK OF DRUG-NUTRIENT
INTERACTION

In the 5 years since publication of the first edition of the Handbook of Drug–
Nutrient Interactions, new perspectives have emerged and new data have been
generated on the subject matter. We have attempted to capture this in the current
chapters which have all been revised or are completely new to this edition.
This book is intended for use by physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, and
others whether in training, in clinical practice, in academia, or in research. The book
has retained the goals of the previous edition which include improving recognition
and management of drug–nutrient interactions. The topic of drug–nutrient interactions is significant for clinicians and researchers alike. For clinicians in particular,
the book offers a guide for understanding, identifying or predicting, and ultimately
preventing or managing drug–nutrient interactions to optimize patient care. The
book provides a scientific look behind many drug–nutrient interactions, examines
their relevance, offers recommendations, and suggests research questions to be
explored. Although not inclusive of every potential interaction, we hope that the
breadth and depth of the book will challenge readers to actively engage in improving the quantity and quality of data in the field. This will help increase the profile of
drug–nutrient interactions to that comparable with drug–drug interactions in the
care of patients.