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The Essential Guide to Vitamins and Minerals
The Essential Guide to Vitamins and Minerals Author:Elizabeth Somer, Health Media of America 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... more »-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