The Essential Guide to Vitamins and Minerals

By Health Media of America Staff, Elizabeth Somer, Health Media Of America

Book Overview

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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062715941
• ISBN13: 9780062715944
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Well organized, great information, clearly written reference book

This was the best book on vitamins and mineral supplments that I have ever read! It is comprehensive, very readable, and has excellent information. I learned a lot from each write-up and it was written in understandable language. Very well organized so you can easily find specific subjects you are looking for. An excellent reference manual for every home!

Exceptional guide to improving health with proper nutrition

There's now extensive research on the benefits of vitamins and minerals beyond just avoiding diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies. This book is an excellent guide to understanding those benefits and avoiding supplements that either are not beneficial or may even be harmful at excessive levels.The authors carefully describe the degree to which a claimed benefit for each of 40 some vitamins and minerals is substantiated, as well as risks of toxicity, and dietary sources. There descriptions are based on a balanced assessment of the available research.The first part of the book is organized by vitamin or mineral, so you can see the collected information on, for example, Vitamin E, in one place. The second part of the book is organized by disease or condition (e.g., cancer, fatigue, etc.) and discusses all the relevant vitamins and minerals, as well as general nutrition issues related to the disease. This second part is very helpful if you're facing a particular problem.The book includes an extensive set of references, as well as a good glossary and index. Some information has changed in the years since the 2nd edition was published, but it seems generally up-to-date. When the 3rd edition comes out, I'll definitely buy a copy.-- Paul Conte