Users Guide To Nutritional Supplements

Download or read book User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements written by Jack Challem and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements focuses on the most popular nutritional supplements, those that consistently attract the most attention - and are the ones most likely to benefit the majority of people. In describing the most popular nutritional supplements, this book explains: * Vitamin E can reduce the risk of heart disease - and the best types to take. * Selenium can slash the chances of developing some types of cancer. * Ginkgo can improve memory and recall. * Chromium can help oromote weigth loss and lower the risk of diabetes. * Glucosamine and chondroitin can prevent osteoarthritis. * Calcium and magnesium work together to build strong bones. * Coenzyme Q10 can boost your energy levels and strengthenyour heart. * Ginseng and other supplements boost your exercise stamina.

Download or read book User's Guide Eye Health Supplements written by Bill Sardi and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cataracts and age-related muscular degeneration are the most common vision-threatening eye diseases. Both interfere with vision and many lead to blindness. Yet many natural supplements such as lutein and zeaxanthin, play normal roles in protecting the eyes. This User's Guide to Eye Health Supplements explains how these and other nutrients can reduce your risk of eye disease.

Download or read book User's Guide to Vitamin C written by Hyla Cass and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vitamin C can reduce your risk of developing cancer and heart disease, improve your mood and energy levels, and even lessen cold and flu symptoms. The problem is that many people simply do not get enough vitamin C from their diets. This work explains the health benefits of this essential nutrient and how it can enhance your health.

Download or read book The Health Professional's Guide to Dietary Supplements written by Shawn M. Talbott and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick-glance reference helps students and health professionals educate themselves and their patients/clients about the scientific evidence for and against more than 120 popular dietary supplements. Supplements are logically grouped into 12 chapters based on their primary desired effect, such as weight loss, joint support, and sports performance enhancement. The authors give each supplement a one-to-five-star rating based on the level of scientific substantiation for each of its major claimed effects. The book highlights crucial safety issues regarding each supplement and sets forth recommended dosages for particular effects. A quick-reference appendix lists all the supplements alphabetically with their star ratings.

Download or read book User's Guide to Healthy Digestion written by Victoria Dolby Toews and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: User's Guide To Healthy Digestion is an easy-to-read information-packed book that will teach you how to put an end to your digestive problems. Heartburn, indigestion, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhoea, and other digestive problems affect nearly everyone at one time or another. Health writer Victoria Dolby Toews describes the most common digestive problems and diseases and recommends safe dietary, herbal, and nutrition remedies to improve digestive health.

Download or read book User's Guide to Vitamin E written by Jack Challem and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the tremendous interest in health, alternative medicine, and nutritional supplementation, the User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements Series is designed to answer the consumer's basic questions about diseases, conventional and alternative therapies, and individual dietary supplements. Written by leading experts and science writers, The User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements Series covers a range of popular alternative medicine and health issues, including specific major diseases, alternative therapies, and vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutritional supplements. The User's Guide to Vitamin E explains this remarkable vitamin's benefits and how you can easily put it to work for you.

Download or read book User's Guide to Women's Health Supplements written by Laurel Vukovic and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women have their own distinctive biological and health issues, which include menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, and breast cancer. This book explains how vitamins, minerals, and herbs can help women feel better and stay healthier.