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Insightful, objective, and evidence-based, this overview of the most commonly used supplements dispels misinformation and provides facts from a qualified physician's point of view.
An endless array of vitamin and mineral supplements are available to health-conscious consumers today, and an increasing number of individuals have incorporated these supplements into their daily routines. Unfortunately, their use is often inspired by rumor rather than sound medical advice. The results of clinical research on these supplements' effectiveness are often inconclusive while some studies have even shown negative health effects from overuse. Instead of relying on media hype and often-conflicting "word-of-mouth" information, people who take nutritional supplements need an authoritative, evidence-based reference text about self-medication with vitamins and minerals. Dr. Zina Kroner has provided exactly that.
Vitamins and Minerals is an eye-opening guide that separates truth from myth about dozens of today's common and popular supplements. It covers the effects of the deficiency of each nutrient, its primary uses, dosages, food sources, potential side effects, and mechanism of action, helping readers make informed decisions about use of these under-regulated, over-the-counter "nutraceuticals."
Table of Contents
1. 5-Hydroxy-Tryptophan (5-HTP)
2. Alpha Lipoic Acid
3. Beta-Sitostero
4. Biotin
5. Calcium
6. Chromium
7. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
8. Copper
9. Creatine
10. D-Ribose
11. Folic Acid
12. Glucosamine
13. Glutathione (GSH)
14. L-Carnitine
15. L-Arginine
16. Vitamin C
17. Iodine
18. Iron
19. L-Glutamine
20. L-Lysine
21. L-Tyrosine
22. Melatonin
23. MSM
24. N-Acetylcysteine
25. Niacin (Vitamin B3)
26. Omega-3 Fatty Acids
27. Saccharomyces Boulardii
28. S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe)
29. Selenium
30. Vitamin A
31. Vitamin B12
32. Vitamin D
33. Vitamin E
34. Vitamin K
35. Zinc
36. Magnesium
37. Vanadyl Sulfate
38. Probiotics
39. Strontium Ranelate
Index
Product details
| Published | Apr 08 2011 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 400 |
| ISBN | 9780313382253 |
| Imprint | Greenwood |
| Illustrations | 22 bw illus |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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