Nutrisearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements: A Compendium of Products Available in the United States and Canada - Softcover

Macwilliam, Lyle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 097325386X ISBN 13: 9780973253863

Publisher: Nutrisearch Corp, 2007

Synopsis

The NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements (4th edition) is an educational and consumer-based compendium that reviews and compares over 1600 nutritional products available in the United States and Canada. The guide was designed with three principal goals: to educate the consumer on the nutritional basis of disease prevention, highlighting the importance of supplementation as a vital component of a holistic approach to wellness; to provide an evidence-based approach to supplementation, focusing on the science behind the use of natural health products; and to evaluate the hundreds of nutritional products in the North American marketplace, providing guidance to the consumer on relative product value.

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About the Author

Author, educator and biochemist, Lyle MacWilliam serves as a scientific consultant and public advocate for the natural healthcare industry. His early scientific training led him to the investigation of oxidative stress and the biological properties of antioxidants.A former Canadian Member of Parliament and Member of the Legislative Assembly for British Columbia, Mr. MacWilliam served at the behest of Canada s federal Minister of Health to help develop a new regulatory framework for natural health products, ensuring Canadians access to safe, effective, and high quality nutritional supplements.MacWilliam's scientifically rigorous, no-nonsense delivery, served with a touch of humour, has earned him praise internationally as a sought-after speaker on the importance of optimal nutrition and lifestyle. An accomplished martial artist, Mr. MacWilliam is passionate about personal fitness and health. His research hits hard at today s lifestyle and dietary patterns and their role in the development of degenerative disease.Mr. MacWilliam s scientific, communication, and research skills have been solicited by several nutritional companies and public agencies. He is a contributory writer for Life Extension Foundation, a non-profit agency dedicated to the scientific exploration of preventive health and longevity. He has also served as a consultant with Health Canada, Environment Canada, Human Resources Development Canada, and the British Columbia Science Council; he is currently engaged as a scientific consultant for several nutritional manufacturers in the United States and Canada. Mr. MacWilliam is also a member of the Society of Industry Leaders, an international organization dedicated to bringing together authorities from all fields in a global network connecting industry veterans and academia professionals with institutional investors.

From the Inside Flap

For those interested in optimizing their health and warding off the aging process, this guide is a must! Packed with the latest findings on inflammation, oxidative stress, and degenerative disease, the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements is the definitive resource for anyone serious about optimal nutrition and anti-aging defence. Inside, you will find: over 1,500 US and Canadian supplements scientifically rated and compared 18 critical Health Support Criteria required to evaluate supplements 300 full-colour graphs so you can easily compare top-rated products The NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements is your roadmap to understanding the remarkable protective powers of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Discover recent scientific evidence that shows supplements can optimize health and retard the aging process. Determine which supplement is best for you and your family, using a scientifically-based approach.Now in its 4th edition and representing thousands of hours of research, the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements is the way for you to find a quality nutritional supplement that best suits your needs.THE DEFINITIVE REFERENCE ON THE SCIENCE OF SUPPLEMENTATION Find out which products earned the NutriSearch five-star quality rating and which of those received the NutriSearch Gold Medal of Achievement. Based on proof of manufacturing and product quality, including independent laboratory analysis, the NutriSearch Gold Medal is your assurance that what is on the label is really in the bottle.See inside for details.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nutrisearch Corp
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 097325386X
• ISBN 13: 9780973253863
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 191