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The Essential Guide to Vitamins and Minerals - Softcover

Somer, Elizabeth; Health Media Of America

 
9780062733450: The Essential Guide to Vitamins and Minerals

Synopsis

The Essential Guide to Vitamins and Minerals provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the importance of vitamins and minerals as reported by medical research studies and testing from leading institutions around the world. In three parts this book 1) Gives a detailed profile of over 40 vitamins and minerals (including nutrient-nutrient interactions), 2) Examines the effects of vitamins and minerals on over 40 diseases and conditions, and 3) Lays out guidelines for creating the vitamin/mineral-rich diet. In addition, here you'll find everything you need to know about:

  • Antioxidants and the Prevention of Disease and Premature Aging

  • Vitamins, Minerals, and the Body

  • The Recommended Daily Intakes

  • Marginal Deficiencies

  • Vitamins, Minerals, and the Immune System

  • How Medications, Alcohol, and Tobacco Affect Nutrient Status

  • Vitamins, Minerals, and Food

  • Understanding and Choosing Supplements

  • Meal-Planning Guidelines

  • Convenience, Fast, and Snack Foods

  • Special Diets

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The Essential Guide to Vitamins and Minerals provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the importance of vitamins and minerals as reported by medical research studies and testing from leading institutions around the world. In three parts this book 1) Gives a detailed profile of over 40 vitamins and minerals (including nutrient-nutrient interactions), 2) Examines the effects of vitamins and minerals on over 40 diseases and conditions, and 3) Lays out guidelines for creating the vitamin/mineral-rich diet. In addition, here you'll find everything you need to know about:

  • Antioxidants and the Prevention of Disease and Premature Aging

  • Vitamins, Minerals, and the Body

  • The Recommended Daily Intakes

  • Marginal Deficiencies

  • Vitamins, Minerals, and the Immune System

  • How Medications, Alcohol, and Tobacco Affect Nutrient Status

  • Vitamins, Minerals, and Food

  • Understanding and Choosing Supplements

  • Meal-Planning Guidelines

  • Convenience, Fast, and Snack Foods

  • Special Diets

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