Featuring information from the latest scientific research, this book helps readers sort fact from fiction when it comes to taking vitamins and supplements.

Presents information on vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements in a dictionary format, with over 900 entries.

A bewildering range of vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements is now widely available, but legislation means that information about their health benefits cannot be given on pack as it would constitute a health claim. As a result people who feel they would like something to improve their well-being are put off because they don't know which suits them best. This book details everything you need to know about the main vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements available, and their benefits, possible side effects and contra-indications, together with research evidence to back their efficacy.

"Recent scientific research has shown that nutraceuticals - which include everything from supplements and herbs to vitamins and healing foods - offer an effective, safe alternative to traditional prescription drugs and are a great way to maintain or improve your health. In this comprehensive, authoritative guide, Dr. Arthur J. Roberts, Dr. Mary E. O'Brien, and Genell Subak-Sharpe combine the wisdom of conventional and alternative medicine to help you choose the nutraceuticals best suited to your individual needs. Based on solid scientific evidence, the wealth of information contained in this book is organized by nutraceutical as well as by medical condition."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

"Including more than 200 vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs, and other dietary supplements." Includes "Lipids and derivatives information."