| Description |
xiv, 253 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Biotin -- Ch. 2. Folic Acid -- Ch. 3. Niacin -- Ch. 4. Pantothenic Acid -- Ch. 5. Riboflavin -- Ch. 6. Thiamin -- Ch. 7. Vitamin A -- Ch. 8. Vitamin B[subscript 6] -- Ch. 9. Vitamin B[subscript 12] -- Ch. 10. Vitamin C -- Ch. 11. Vitamin D -- Ch. 12. Vitamin E -- Ch. 13. Vitamin K -- Ch. 14. Calcium -- Ch. 15. Chromium -- Ch. 16. Copper -- Ch. 17. Flouride (Flourine) -- Ch. 18. Iodine -- Ch. 19. Iron -- Ch. 20. Magnesium -- Ch. 21. Manganese -- Ch. 22. Molybdenum -- Ch. 23. Phosphorus -- Ch. 24. Potassium -- Ch. 25. Selenium -- Ch. 26. Sodium Chloride -- Ch. 27. Zinc -- App. 1. Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions -- App. 2. Drug-Nutrient Interactions -- App. 3. Quick Reference to Diseases -- App. 4. Glossary -- The Linus Pauling Institute's Prescription for Healthy Living |
| Summary |
"This new book provides a review of the most current scientific information on vitamins and nutritionally relevant minerals and their roles in health and disease. Synthesizing an extensive amount of experimental, epidemiological, and clinical research, the book provides a well-organized, single-volume reference on micronutrient science. For each micronutrient, you'll find information on function, deficiency, dietary reference intakes, disease prevention and treatment, sources, and safety issues."-- book jacket |
| Notes |
Subtitle on cover: Health benefits and intake recommendations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Vitamins in human nutrition -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Trace elements in nutrition -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Minerals.
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Nutritive Value.
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Vitamins.
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Nutrition
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Vitamins.
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Vitamins -- therapeutic use.
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Dietary Supplements.
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Avitaminosis -- prevention & control.
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Nutritional Requirements.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| LC no. |
2003047380 |
| ISBN |
1588901246 alkaline paper TMP |
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3131324511 alkaline paper GTV |
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