An Evidence-Based Approach to Vitamins and Minerals. Health Benefits and Intake Recommendations

Chapter 1 Biotin
Chapter 2 Folic Acid
Chapter 3 Niacin
Chapter 4 Pantothenic Acid
Chapter 5 Riboflavin
Chapter 6 Thiamin
Chapter 7 Vitamin A
Chapter 8 Vitamin B6
Chapter 9 Vitamin B12
Chapter 10 Vitamin C
Chapter 11 Vitamin D
Chapter 12 Vitamin E
Chapter 13 Vitamin K
Chapter 14 Calcium
Chapter 15 Chromium
Chapter 16 Copper
Chapter 17 Fluoride (Fluorine)
Chapter 18 Iodine
Chapter 19 Iron
Chapter 20 Magnesium
Chapter 21 Manganese
Chapter 22 Molybdenum
Chapter 23 Phosphorus
Chapter 24 Potassium
Chapter 25 Selenium
Chapter 26 Sodium Chloride
Chapter 27 Zinc
Appendix 1 Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions
Appendix 2 Drug-Nutrient Interactions
Appendix 3 Quick Reference to Diseases
Appendix 4 Glossary
The Linus Pauling Institute's Prescription for Healthy Living

Description

Organized by nutrient, this evidence-based reference synthesizes all of the most current research on vitamins and minerals in an easy-to-use format. Each chapter addresses the function the nutrient plays in the human body; current definitions of deficiency, including Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) or Adequate Intake (AI) recommendations; the use of the nutrient for prevention or treatment of a disease, if known; dietary and other sources of the nutrient, including food and supplement sources (breaking down the different supplement forms); safety precautions for overdosing and drug interactions; and the Linus Pauling Institute's current recommendation for health maintenance.

Each chapter has been reviewed by an expert in the area, all of whom are noted in the Editorial Advisory Board. This work is endorsed by the Linus Pauling Institute of Oregon State University.

Four appendices add to the clinical usefulness of this work: a quick reference to disease prevention and treatment recommendations made throughout the text, nutrient - nutrient interactions, drug - nutrient interactions, and a glossary.