Folic Acid and the Amazing B Vitamins

by Rothfeld, Glenn S.; LeVert, Suzanne

• ISBN13: 9780425173695
• ISBN10: 0425173690
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: Berkley

Summary

Have a healthy baby, beat the odds against major diseases, gain relief from arthritis, and much more. This easy-to-read, question-and-answer guide for women and men provides the most up-to-date information about these readily available, natural, inexpensive -- and ultimately life-saving -- nutrients.

Author Biography

SUZANNE LeVERT is the author of the best-selling Melatonin: The Anti-Aging Hormone and co-author of The Breast Cancer Prevention Plan (with Samuel Epstein, M.D., and David Steinman).

Table of Contents

Understanding the Power of the Bs	p. 1
The B Vitamins: One by One	p. 23
Your Diet: Maximizing Your B Vitamin Intake	p. 55
Folic Acid and a Healthy Pregnancy	p. 73
The Bs and Your Cardiovascular Health	p. 92
The Cancer Connection	p. 113
The B Vitamins and the Nervous System	p. 131
A Head-to-Toe, A-to-Z Guide to Your Health and the Bs	p. 149
Acne	p. 150
Allergies	p. 151
Arthritis and Gout	p. 153
Asthma	p. 155
Baldness	p. 157
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	p. 158
Eczema and Dermatitis	p. 160
Eyestrain and Vision Problems	p. 161
Fatigue	p. 164
Gingivitis and Other Gum Problems	p. 165
Inflammatory Bowel Disease	p. 167
Osteoporosis	p. 169
Premenstrual Syndrome	p. 172
Index	p. 175
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