The Essential Guide to Vitamins and Minerals: Second Edition, Revised and Updated

The Essential Guide to Vitamins and Minerals: Second Edition, Revised and Updated image
ISBN-10:

0062733451

ISBN-13:

9780062733450

Edition: 2
Released: Jan 04, 1996
Format: Paperback, 464 pages
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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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