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Informationen zum Autor Myrna Chandler Goldstein , MA, has been a freelance writer and independent scholar for more than 30 years. She is the author of Pain Management: Fact versus Fiction , Dietary Supplements: Fact versus Fiction , and other books published by Greenwood. Mark A. Goldstein, MD , is the founding chief emeritus of the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He is also the editor in chief of Current Pediatrics Reports . Klappentext 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgments What Are Vitamins and Minerals? What Are Dietary Supplements? Determining Vitamin and Mineral Intake Levels Boron Calcium Choline Chromium Copper Fluoride Iodine Iron Magnesium Manganese Molybdenum Phosphorus Potassium Selenium Sodium Vitamin A Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Vitamin B7 (Biotin) Vitamin B9 (Folate) Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Zinc Appendix: Recommended Intake Levels of Key Vitamins and Minerals for Different Populations Glossary Index About the Authors ...
