The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vitamins and Minerals, 3rd Edition
The most up–to–date lowdown on vitamins and minerals
Updated and revised for the first time since 2000, this new edition of The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Vitamins and Minerals covers all the latest research and developments in vitamins, minerals, and supplements in the last six years. It features significant new information on Vitamins A and E, folate, and glycosamine, among many others, and sets the record straight on much of the conflicting information out there on this subject.
• Covers all research and developments in vitamins, minerals, and supplements in the last six years • Significant new information on Vitamins A and E, folate, glycosamine, and others
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vitamins and Minerals, 3rd Edition
The most up–to–date lowdown on vitamins and minerals
Updated and revised for the first time since 2000, this new edition of The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Vitamins and Minerals covers all the latest research and developments in vitamins, minerals, and supplements in the last six years. It features significant new information on Vitamins A and E, folate, and glycosamine, among many others, and sets the record straight on much of the conflicting information out there on this subject.
• Covers all research and developments in vitamins, minerals, and supplements in the last six years • Significant new information on Vitamins A and E, folate, glycosamine, and others
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vitamins and Minerals, 3rd Edition
The most up–to–date lowdown on vitamins and minerals
Updated and revised for the first time since 2000, this new edition of The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Vitamins and Minerals covers all the latest research and developments in vitamins, minerals, and supplements in the last six years. It features significant new information on Vitamins A and E, folate, and glycosamine, among many others, and sets the record straight on much of the conflicting information out there on this subject.
• Covers all research and developments in vitamins, minerals, and supplements in the last six years • Significant new information on Vitamins A and E, folate, glycosamine, and others
ALAN H. PRESSMAN, D.C., Ph.D., C.C.N., is a chiro-practor and board-certified dietitian and nutritionist. He is the host of the radio show “Healthline with Dr. Pressman,” which runs three times a week on WEVD in New York City. The nationally syndicated edition of the show airs every Saturday morning on more than 50 stations through the Equity Radio Network.
SHEILA BUFF is the co-author of many books, including (with Dr. Robert C. Atkins) the best-seller Dr. Atkins’ Age-Defying Diet Revolution.
Table of Contents
Part 1
The Vital Keys to Good Health
1
1
The Alphabet Soup of Nutrition
3
Vitamins: Why They're Vital
4
How Much Do You Need?
4
Minerals: Essential Elements of Health
7
Do You Need Vitamin and Mineral Supplements?
10
On the Edge: Marginal Deficiencies
13
The Antioxidant Revolution
14
2
Choosing What's Right for You
17
Who Decides This Stuff, Anyway?
18
What Are Your Needs?
19
Nutritionally Oriented Health Care
21
Vitamins and Minerals for Everyone
22
Supplements and Common Health Problems
24
Getting the Most from Supplements
27
Part 2
The A to K of Vitamins
29
3
Vitamin A and Carotenes: Double-Barreled Health Protection