User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements
Published on 1. January 2003
334 pages
978-1-59120-658-3 (ISBN)
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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.
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Content
- Intro
- Halftitle
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- PART ONE VITAMINS & MINERALS
- What Vitamins Can Do for Your Health
- Vitamin A and the Carotenoids
- The B-Vitamin Complex
- Vitamin C
- Vitamins D and K for Healthy Bones
- Vitamin E for Heart and Mind
- What Minerals Can Do for Your Health
- Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium for Healthy Heart and Bones
- Reduce Your Cancer Risk with Selenium
- Chromium Optimizes Insulin and Glucose Function
- Zinc and Copper for Immunity
- Iron, Iodine, and Manganese
- Sulfur, Silicon, and Vanadium
- How to Buy Quality Supplements
- PART TWO VITAMIN E
- Protecting the Heart
- Reducing the Risk of Cancer
- Boosting Immunity and Quenching Inflammation
- Preserving the Mind
- Improving Sexual Health
- Slowing the Aging Process and More
- What You Should Know about Tocotrienols
- Shopping for and Taking Vitamin E
- Conclusion
- PART THREE VITAMIN C
- The History of Vitamin C and Scurvy
- The Ultimate Antioxidant
- Vitamin C Supports Healthy Skin, Joints, and Vision
- Vitamin C Protects against Heart Disease and Stroke
- Vitamin C Fights Colds and Provides Immune Support
- Vitamin C and Cancer
- Safety and Politics of Vitamin C
- How Much Vitamin C Should You Take?
- Forms of Vitamin C
- Conclusion
- PART FOUR COENZYME Q10
- The "Birth" of an Amazing Molecule
- The Great Energizer
- The Great Antioxidant
- The Great Antiaging "Secret,"
- Keeping Your Heart Healthy Longer
- If It's So Good, Why Aren't Cardiologists Using It?
- High Blood Pressure, Stroke, and Diabetes
- Keeping Your Immune System Strong
- Combating Nervous System Disorders
- Keeping Your Gums Healthy
- How to Take CoQ10
- The Future of CoQ10
- PART FIVE CALCIUM & MAGNESIUM
- Understanding Calcium
- Understanding Magnesium
- Protecting Your Heart
- Preventing Osteoporosis
- PMS and Pregnancy
- Counteracting Depression and Fatigue
- Other Uses for Calcium and Magnesium
- How to Get Enough Calcium
- How to Get Enough Magnesium
- Conclusion
- PART SIX CHROMIUM
- Basics about Chromium
- Nutritional Therapy for Diabetes
- A Protector against Cholesterol Problems, Syndrome X, and Heart Disease
- An Aid in Fighting the Battle of the Bulge
- An Antiaging Agent
- A Natural Remedy for Depression and Premenstrual Syndrome
- Other Benefits and Areas for Future Research
- How to Buy and Use Chromium
- Nutrients and Other Factors That Enhance Chromium's Effects
- Conclusion
- PART SEVEN GLUCOSAMINE & CHONDROITIN
- Joints in Trouble
- The Cartilage Healing Solution
- A Star Is Born
- How to Take Glucosamine and Chondroitin
- Additional Joint Protectors
- Using Supplements and Conventional Medicines
- Osteoarthritis and Beyond
- Safety Profile
- Conclusion
- PART EIGHT ST. JOHN'S WORT
- So You're Curious about St. John's Wort
- Understanding and Diagnosing Depression
- Who Suffers from Depression?
- Are You Depressed? A Simple Self-Test
- Conventional Treatments for Depression
- How St. John's Wort Can Help You
- Scientific Support for St. John's Wort
- Alleviate Depression with Diet and Exercise
- A Holistic Approach to Depression
- Safety and Precautions
- How to Buy and Use St. John's Wort
- PART NINE GINKGO BILOBA
- Discovery of a Living Fossil
- Ginkgo Biloba and the Brain
- Ginkgo and the Heart
- Ginkgo and Sexual Enjoyment
- Ginkgo and Vision
- Ginkgo and Hearing Disorders
- Ginkgo's Other Health Benefits
- How to Select and Use Ginkgo
- Ginkgo Safety and Cautions,
- Conclusion
- PART TEN SAW PALMETTO & MEN'S HEALTH
- The Prostate Gland in Men's Health
- Conventional Medical Treatment of the Prostate
- Saw Palmetto: The Men's Herb
- Prostate Research: How Is It Done?
- Guidelines for Buying and Using Saw Palmetto
- Other Steps to a Healthy Prostate
- Sexual Function and Men's Health
- Heart Disease and Men's Health
- Conclusion
- PART ELEVEN NUTRITION FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH
- Menstruation and Menstrual Difficulties
- Pregnancy and Birth
- Menopause
- Preventing Osteoporosis
- Preventing Cancer
- Preventing Heart Disease
- How to Buy and Use Nutritional Supplements
- Conclusion
- PART TWELVE SPORTS NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTS
- Protein Supplements and Meal-Replacement Powders
- Creatine
- Glutamine and Other Secretagogues
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Ecdysterone
- Ginseng and Astragalus
- Phosphatidylserine
- Methoxyisoflavone and Ipriflavone
- Ribose
- MSM
- Caffeine, Ephedrine, and Other Diet Aids
- Sports Drinks
- Conclusion
- Selected References
- Other Books and Resources
