The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book

by Lieberman, Shari; Bruning, Nancy Pauling

• ISBN13: 9781583331521
• ISBN10: 1583331522
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-26
• Publisher: Avery

Summary

Originally published in 1997, The Real Vitamin and Mineral Bookwas 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.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xiii
What's Your Real Vitamin and Mineral IQ?	1	(5)
Back to Basics	6	(9)
Part 1 The Case for Supplementation
1 What Are Vitamins and Minerals?	15	(3)
2 The RDIs-The Minimum Wages of Nutrition	18	(13)
3 The Optimum Daily Intakes (ODIs)	31	(14)
4 How to Design Your Own Nutritional Supplement Program	45	(20)
5 Your Total Health Plan	65	(10)
Part 2 The Vitamins
FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS	75	(30)
6 Vitamin A and Carotenoids	75	(12)
7 Vitamin D	87	(4)
8 Vitamin E	91	(11)
9 Vitamin K	102	(3)
WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS	105
10 Vitamin B Complex	105	(4)
11 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	109	(4)
12 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	113	(4)
13 Vitamin B3 (Niacin and Niacinamide)	117	(6)
14 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	123	(6)
15 Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)	129	(4)
16 Folic Acid	133	(7)
17 Pantothenic Acid	140	(4)
18 Biotin	144	(3)
19 Choline, Inositol, and PABA	147	(4)
20 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)	151	(14)
Part 3 The Minerals
21 Calcium	165	(10)
22 Phosphorus	175	(3)
23 Magnesium	178	(6)
24 Zinc	184	(9)
25 Iron	193	(7)
26 Copper	200	(4)
27 Manganese	204	(4)
28 Chromium	208	(5)
29 Selenium	213	(7)
30 Iodine	220	(3)
31 Potassium	223	(4)
32 Boron	227	(4)
Part 4 Beyond Vitamins and Minerals
33 Coenzyme Q10	231	(5)
34 Essential Fatty Acids	236	(9)
35 Flavonoids	245	(6)
36 Other Nutrients: Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA), Garlic, Glutathione and N-Acetylcysteine (NAC),L-Carnitine, Melatonin, and DHEA	251	(10)
Part 5 Appendixes and Notes
Summary of Vitamins, Minerals, and Other Nutrients	261	(8)
Drug-Induced Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies	269	(7)
Troubleshooting for Disorders	276	(3)
Worksheet	279	(4)
Reference Abstracts for Vitamins, Minerals, and Other Nutrients	283	(92)
Index	375