An Introduction to Probiotics

Discusses the basics about probiotics, including what they are, what the risks and side effects are, and facts about and links to scientific research on the topic.

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/probiotics

Botanical Dietary Supplements: Background Information

The National Institutions of Health hosts this informational site about herbal remedies, including details about individual items as well as warnings and ontraindications.

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/BotanicalBackground.asp

Common Herbal Medications

Consists of a chart which details various herbs, their uses, how and why they work, and cautions which should be taken.

http://www.medicalcorps.org/pharmacy/Herbals.htm

Getting to Know Nutraceuticals

Scientific American article presents details about food-based dietary supplements, which ones work, and why.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=getting-to-know-nutraceut

Healing With Probiotics

Instructs the reader as to the healing properties of probiotics, why they work, and how to choose a type.

http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/probiotics.htm

HerbMed

Consists of an interactive database of herbal products, each hyperlinked to informaiton about herbal products.

http://www.herbmed.org/

Nutraceuticals World

Online magazine dedicated to nutraceuticals provides news and advances in the field, upcoming webinars and other resources, and archives as well as a method by which to obtain the print edition.

http://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/

Nutraceuticals: Definition and Introduction

Consists of a lengthy introduction to nutraceuticals which includes the word, its history, and what constitutes them. Also contains references.

http://www.aapsj.org/view.asp?art=ps050325

Probiotics: What Are They?

Mayo Clinic website's article about what probiotics do, how they are beneficial, and scientific facts about then,

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/probiotics/AN00389