Definitive Aloe Vera Resource Published by NIH-ODS

July 14, 2010 – The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recently announced the publication of its Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements, 2nd Edition. This new edition contains a chapter on aloe vera that provides the global industry with definitive language and information on the botanical and its products, including nomenclature that clarifies the difference between the often confused aloe vera leaf juice and aloe latex components.

Co-authored by IASC member and President-Elect Santiago Rodriguez, Ph.D. of Lorand Laboratories, IASC Executive Director Devon Powell, and Steven Dentali, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer at AHPA, the aloe vera chapter presents a definitive description of the plant derived ingredients used in commerce, and information on cultivation, processing, clinical studies, global regulatory status, and other relevant scientific data.

“The IASC is very pleased to have contributed to this project,” said Devon Powell, “having clear and consistent information on aloe vera in this authoritative publication will greatly benefit the industry and is consistent with the organization’s regulatory and scientific efforts.”

The title is available now from Informa Healthcare Books, with a 15% discount is being offered to IASC members. To take advantage of the discounted rate, please use the order form located HERE.