What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, & More

by Smith, Pamela Wartian, M.D.

• ISBN13: 9780757002335
• ISBN10: 0757002331
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-15
• Publisher: Square One Pub

Summary

Almost 75 percent of your health and life expectancy is based on environment, nutrition, and lifestyle. Yet even if you follow a healthful diet, you are probably not getting all the nutrients you need to prevent disease. In What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & More, Dr. Pamela Smith explains how you can restore and maintain health through the wise use of nutrients.

Author Biography

Pamela Wartian Smith, MD, MPH, is the owner and director of the Center for Healthy Living and Longevity, with locations in Ann Arbor, Center Line, Rochester, and Traverse City, Michigan

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
The Purpose of this Book	p. 3
Mixing Supplements, Drugs, and Food	p. 9
Nutrients
Vitamins	p. 15
Vitamin A	p. 17
Vitamin D	p. 22
Vitamin E	p. 24
Vitamin K	p. 27
Vitamin B Complex	p. 29
Vitamin C	p. 53
Minerals	p. 57
Calcium	p. 58
Chloride	p. 62
Magnesium	p. 64
Phosphorus	p. 69
Potassium	p. 72
Sodium	p. 75
Boron	p. 78
Chromium	p. 79
Copper	p. 82
Iodine	p. 85
Iron	p. 87
Manganese	p. 91
Molybdenum	p. 94
Selenium	p. 95
Silicon	p. 98
Vanadium	p. 99
Zinc	p. 100
Fatty Acids	p. 105
Saturated Fatty Acids	p. 107
Essential Fatty Acids	p. 108
Trans Fatty Acids	p. 113
Amino Acids	p. 117
Alanine	p. 119
Arginine	p. 120
Asparagine	p. 122
Aspartic Acid	p. 122
Carnitine	p. 123
Carnosine	p. 125
Cysteine	p. 126
5-Hydroxytryptophan	p. 128
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid	p. 129
Glutamate	p. 130
Glutamine	p. 131
Glutathione	p. 133
Glycine	p. 134
Histidine	p. 137
Lysine	p. 138
Methionine	p. 140
Phenylalanine	p. 141
Proline	p. 143
Serine	p. 143
Taurine	p. 144
Threonine	p. 146
Tryptophan	p. 147
Tyrosine	p. 148
Herbs	p. 151
Aloe Vera	p. 155
Ashwagandha Root	p. 157
Bilberry	p. 158
Black Cohosh	p. 159
Cat's Claw	p. 160
Cayenne	p. 161
Chamomile	p. 162
Echinacea	p. 163
Eleuthero	p. 164
Evening Primrose Oil	p. 167
Garlic	p. 168
Ginkgo	p. 169
Ginseng	p. 170
Goldenseal	p. 173
Green Tea	p. 174
Hawthorn	p. 175
Milk Thistle	p. 176
St. John's Wort	p. 177
Saw Palmetto	p. 179
Vinpocetine	p. 180
Other Nutrients	p. 187
Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline	p. 187
Alpha-Lipoic Acid	p. 188
Coenzyme Q[subscript 10]	p. 189
Enzymes	p. 192
Fiber	p. 194
Indole-3-Carbinol	p. 195
Melatonin	p. 196
Methylsulfonylmethane	p. 197
Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs)	p. 199
Phosphatidylcholine	p. 200
Phosphatidylserine	p. 204
Probiotics	p. 205
Pycnogenol	p. 206
Resveratrol	p. 207
Health Conditions
Acne	p. 211
ADD/ADHD	p. 213
Adrenal Fatigue and Exhaustion	p. 215
Allergies	p. 218
Alopecia	p. 218
Alzheimer's Disease	p. 218
Anorexia Nervosa	p. 221
Anxiety	p. 222
Arteriosclerosis	p. 224
Arthritis	p. 224
Asthma	p. 224
Atherosclerosis	p. 226
Attention Deficit Disorder	p. 228
Autoimmune Diseases	p. 228
Balding	p. 229
Benign Prostastic Hypertrophy	p. 229
BPH	p. 232
Cancer	p. 232
Candidiasis	p. 235
Cataracts	p. 238
Cerebrovascular Accident	p. 239
Cervical Cancer	p. 240
Cervical Dysplasia	p. 241
Cholesterol	p. 241
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	p. 241
Closed Head Injury	p. 244
Common Cold	p. 245
Concussion	p. 246
Congestive Heart Failure	p. 247
Crohn's Disease	p. 248
Dementia	p. 250
Depression	p. 250
Dermatitis	p. 253
Diabetes Mellitus	p. 254
Dry Eyes	p. 260
Eating Disorder	p. 260
Eczema	p. 261
Enlarged Prostate	p. 262
Estrogen-Related Problems	p. 263
Exhaustion	p. 265
Eye Health	p. 265
Fatigue	p. 265
Fibroids	p. 265
Food Allergies	p. 267
Gall Bladder Disorders	p. 269
Gallstones	p. 269
Gingivitis	p. 269
Gout	p. 270
Hair Loss	p. 271
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis	p. 272
Head Injury	p. 274
Headaches	p. 274
Heart Failure	p. 274
Hepatitis C	p. 274
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)	p. 276
High Cholesterol	p. 281
HPV Infection	p. 290
Hypercholesterolemia	p. 290
Hypertension	p. 291
Hyperthyroidism	p. 291
Hypothyroidism	p. 291
IBS	p. 294
Inflammation	p. 294
Inflammatory Bowel Disease	p. 296
Insomnia	p. 296
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes	p. 298
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)	p. 298
Leaky Gut Syndrome	p. 301
Leg Cramps	p. 303
Lupus	p. 304
Macular Degeneration	p. 305
Menopause-Related Problems	p. 307
Migraine Headaches	p. 308
Multiple Sclerosis	p. 310
Muscle Cramps	p. 312
Myasthenia Gravis	p. 312
Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes	p. 314
Osteoarthritis	p. 314
Osteoporosis	p. 315
Ovarian Cysts	p. 317
Parkinson's Disease	p. 317
PCOS	p. 318
Perimenopause	p. 319
Periodontal Disease	p. 319
Periodontitis	p. 320
Pimples	p. 321
PMS	p. 321
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)	p. 321
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)	p. 323
Prostate Disorder	p. 325
Psoriasis	p. 325
Pyorrhea	p. 327
Rheumatoid Arthritis	p. 327
Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)	p. 329
Sjogren's Syndrome	p. 331
Skin Disorders	p. 332
Sleep Disorders	p. 332
Stress	p. 332
Stroke	p. 333
Systemic Sclerosis	p. 334
Thyroid Disorders	p. 334
Type 1 Diabetes	p. 334
Type 2 Diabetes	p. 335
Ulcerative Colitis	p. 335
Uterine Fibroids	p. 337
Varicose Veins	p. 337
Wound Healing	p. 338
Yeast Infection	p. 339
Maintaining Health
Birth Control Pills and Nutrition	p. 343
Bodybuilder's Nutrition	p. 344
Dieter's Nutrition	p. 345
Enhancing Detoxification	p. 346
Enhancing Energy	p. 348
Enhancing Immunity	p. 349
Liver Health	p. 351
Memory Enhancement	p. 354
Men's Health	p. 356
Oral Contraceptives and Nutrition	p. 359
Smoker's Nutrition	p. 359
Sports Nutrition	p. 361
Sun Tanner's Nutrition	p. 365
Surgery and Nutrition	p. 366
Weight Loss	p. 367
Women's Health	p. 368
Conclusion	p. 373
Resources	p. 375
References	p. 377
Index	p. 423
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