New Supplement Journal Introduced

The Journal of Dietary Supplements (JDS) is a newly established peer-re­viewed journal from Haworth Press, Binghamton, NY. The Journal is edited by Shawn Talbott, Ph.D., FACSM, of the University of Utah and will publish its inaugural issue in Spring 2005. The JDS is currently inviting submissions of manuscripts on all topics related to dietary supplements, including those in the following areas:

•Original Research (e.g. effect of beta-carotene on skin antioxidant potential)
•Health Professionals Corner (e.g. common supplement/drug interactions)
•Industry Spotlight (e.g. overview of “certified seal” manufacturing programs)
•Special Topics (e.g. review of weight loss supplements)
•Educator’s (Dietitian’s) Corner (e.g. what to tell your students/clients about ginkgo)
•Regulatory Corner (e.g. analysis of recent FDA/FTC actions regarding supplements)
•Book Reviews (e.g. 2-3 new publications reviewed each issue)
•Research Update (short overviews of recent interesting research pu­blished/presented in other scientific journals and proceedings/meetings)

The primary goal of JDS is to help encourage debate and education about dietary supplements. The JDS intends to serve multiple clients, including those in academic, governmental, industry, healthcare, public health and consumer education sectors.