Vitamins and Minerals
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Vitamins and Minerals

Fact versus Fiction

  1. 272 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Vitamins and Minerals

Fact versus Fiction

About this book

This accessible reference profiles the vitamins and minerals most important to human health, presenting information in an easy-to-use format and summarizing the findings of key research studies. Everyone knows that vitamins and minerals are nonnegotiable components of optimal health. But what exactly do these substances do in the body, and how much of each is needed? What happens if an individual ingests too little or too much of a particular vitamin or mineral? Which foods are the best sources of them, and are dietary supplements a safe alternative? Do certain vitamins and minerals offer protection against certain diseases and medical conditions? Vitamins and Minerals: Fact versus Fiction provides answers to these and many other questions in an accessible format, backed by summaries of key research findings. This book cuts through the confusion and hype that surround the nutrition and supplements industries to offer readers clear guidance founded on solid medical research. A standardized chapter structure and several appendices make the most important information readily available, while introductory essays explore fundamental topics—such as different types of intake recommendations and how they're determined—in greater depth.

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Yes, you can access Vitamins and Minerals by Myrna Chandler Goldstein,Mark A. Goldstein MD in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Nutrition, Dietics & Bariatrics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Greenwood
Year
2018
Print ISBN
9781440852091
eBook ISBN
9781440852107
Edition
1
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Nutrition, Dietics & Bariatrics

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. What Are Vitamins and Minerals?
  10. What Are Dietary Supplements?
  11. Determining Vitamin and Mineral Intake Levels
  12. Boron
  13. Calcium
  14. Choline
  15. Chromium
  16. Copper
  17. Fluoride
  18. Iodine
  19. Iron
  20. Magnesium
  21. Manganese
  22. Molybdenum
  23. Phosphorus
  24. Potassium
  25. Selenium
  26. Sodium
  27. Vitamin A
  28. Vitamin Î’1 (Thiamin)
  29. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
  30. Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
  31. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
  32. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
  33. Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
  34. Vitamin B9 (Folate)
  35. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
  36. Vitamin C
  37. Vitamin D
  38. Vitamin E
  39. Vitamin Κ
  40. Zinc
  41. Appendix: Recommended Intake Levels of Key Vitamins and Minerals for Different Populations
  42. Glossary
  43. Index
  44. About the Authors