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Covering every nutrient, from vitamin A to zinc, this guide explains how and why each nutrient works, its functions and uses, deficiency syndromes, food sources, supplements, and toxicity and adverse effects. Introductory chapters discuss the rationale for taking supplements. For this third edition, the section on other nutrients has been expanded to include information on alpha-lipoic acid as well as DHEA, melatonin, and carnitine. Lieberman is president of the American Association for Health Freedom. Bruning has written many books on health matters.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
Originally published in 1997, The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book was one of the first of its kind in the health market. In this new and expanded edition, Dr. Shari Lieberman and Nancy Bruning describe how anyone can design a personalized core supplement program of essential vitamins and minerals.

While implementing the latest research, the authors expertly cut through the confusing fads and hype surrounding exotic (and less essential) nutrients to help people decide which vitamins and minerals are necessary in their diets, and the appropriate dosage. Lieberman and Bruning show how the essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients can strengthen the immune system, fight illness, slow aging, and maximize health. Included in the book are sample worksheets and supplement checklists to assist readers in incorporating these important, healthful supplements into their busy lifestyles.


Book Info
Consumer text is a comprehensive guide on nutritional supplementation. Provides safe and effective ways to achieve optimal health and complete coverage of every essential nutrient from vitamin A to zinc, including how and why they work. Details strategies for maintaining health, fight illness, and strengthen the immune system. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover.


About the Author
Shari Lieberman, Ph.D., a certified nutrition specialist runs a private practice as a clinical nutritionist in New York City, where she frequently counsels women on weight loss. She is a faculty member at the University of Bridgeport, School of Human Nutrition graduate program. Published extensively in medical journals, Lieberman appears regularly as a health expert on CNN and MSNBC.

Nancy Bruning is a professional writer, specializing in the areas of health, fitness, and the environment. She is the author or coauthor of more than twenty books.

ANNOTATION

"...explains why vitamins & minerals work and how to incorporate them into a personalized nutrition plan."

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Part One of The Real Vitamin & Mineral Book explains exactly why you need vitamin and mineral supplements not only to protect yourself against disease, but to reach the highest levels of mental and physical well-being. It then tells you how to design your own personalized nutrient plan based on your specific health problems and nutritional needs. Each of the following chapters discusses a particular vitamin, mineral, or other supplement - including new and exciting supplements like DHEA and melatonin. It presents factual information on that nutrient, and tells you exactly what that nutrient can, and cannot, do for you. The authors then provide a scientifically documented Optimum Daily Intake (ODI) to follow, which is generally well above the government's Recommended Daily Intake (RDI). Included are sample worksheets and supplement checklists to help you incorporate these healthful supplements into your busy lifestyle.

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