What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, & More
by Smith, Pamela Wartian, M.D.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-01-15
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Summary
Almost 75 percent of your health and life expectancy is based on environment, nutrition, and lifestyle. Yet even if you follow a healthful diet, you are probably not getting all the nutrients you need to prevent disease. In What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & More, Dr. Pamela Smith explains how you can restore and maintain health through the wise use of nutrients.
Author Biography
Pamela Wartian Smith, MD, MPH, is the owner and director of the Center for Healthy Living and Longevity, with locations in Ann Arbor, Center Line, Rochester, and Traverse City, Michigan
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments | p. ix |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| The Purpose of this Book | p. 3 |
| Mixing Supplements, Drugs, and Food | p. 9 |
| Nutrients | |
| Vitamins | p. 15 |
| Vitamin A | p. 17 |
| Vitamin D | p. 22 |
| Vitamin E | p. 24 |
| Vitamin K | p. 27 |
| Vitamin B Complex | p. 29 |
| Vitamin C | p. 53 |
| Minerals | p. 57 |
| Calcium | p. 58 |
| Chloride | p. 62 |
| Magnesium | p. 64 |
| Phosphorus | p. 69 |
| Potassium | p. 72 |
| Sodium | p. 75 |
| Boron | p. 78 |
| Chromium | p. 79 |
| Copper | p. 82 |
| Iodine | p. 85 |
| Iron | p. 87 |
| Manganese | p. 91 |
| Molybdenum | p. 94 |
| Selenium | p. 95 |
| Silicon | p. 98 |
| Vanadium | p. 99 |
| Zinc | p. 100 |
| Fatty Acids | p. 105 |
| Saturated Fatty Acids | p. 107 |
| Essential Fatty Acids | p. 108 |
| Trans Fatty Acids | p. 113 |
| Amino Acids | p. 117 |
| Alanine | p. 119 |
| Arginine | p. 120 |
| Asparagine | p. 122 |
| Aspartic Acid | p. 122 |
| Carnitine | p. 123 |
| Carnosine | p. 125 |
| Cysteine | p. 126 |
| 5-Hydroxytryptophan | p. 128 |
| Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid | p. 129 |
| Glutamate | p. 130 |
| Glutamine | p. 131 |
| Glutathione | p. 133 |
| Glycine | p. 134 |
| Histidine | p. 137 |
| Lysine | p. 138 |
| Methionine | p. 140 |
| Phenylalanine | p. 141 |
| Proline | p. 143 |
| Serine | p. 143 |
| Taurine | p. 144 |
| Threonine | p. 146 |
| Tryptophan | p. 147 |
| Tyrosine | p. 148 |
| Herbs | p. 151 |
| Aloe Vera | p. 155 |
| Ashwagandha Root | p. 157 |
| Bilberry | p. 158 |
| Black Cohosh | p. 159 |
| Cat's Claw | p. 160 |
| Cayenne | p. 161 |
| Chamomile | p. 162 |
| Echinacea | p. 163 |
| Eleuthero | p. 164 |
| Evening Primrose Oil | p. 167 |
| Garlic | p. 168 |
| Ginkgo | p. 169 |
| Ginseng | p. 170 |
| Goldenseal | p. 173 |
| Green Tea | p. 174 |
| Hawthorn | p. 175 |
| Milk Thistle | p. 176 |
| St. John's Wort | p. 177 |
| Saw Palmetto | p. 179 |
| Vinpocetine | p. 180 |
| Other Nutrients | p. 187 |
| Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline | p. 187 |
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | p. 188 |
| Coenzyme Q[subscript 10] | p. 189 |
| Enzymes | p. 192 |
| Fiber | p. 194 |
| Indole-3-Carbinol | p. 195 |
| Melatonin | p. 196 |
| Methylsulfonylmethane | p. 197 |
| Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs) | p. 199 |
| Phosphatidylcholine | p. 200 |
| Phosphatidylserine | p. 204 |
| Probiotics | p. 205 |
| Pycnogenol | p. 206 |
| Resveratrol | p. 207 |
| Health Conditions | |
| Acne | p. 211 |
| ADD/ADHD | p. 213 |
| Adrenal Fatigue and Exhaustion | p. 215 |
| Allergies | p. 218 |
| Alopecia | p. 218 |
| Alzheimer's Disease | p. 218 |
| Anorexia Nervosa | p. 221 |
| Anxiety | p. 222 |
| Arteriosclerosis | p. 224 |
| Arthritis | p. 224 |
| Asthma | p. 224 |
| Atherosclerosis | p. 226 |
| Attention Deficit Disorder | p. 228 |
| Autoimmune Diseases | p. 228 |
| Balding | p. 229 |
| Benign Prostastic Hypertrophy | p. 229 |
| BPH | p. 232 |
| Cancer | p. 232 |
| Candidiasis | p. 235 |
| Cataracts | p. 238 |
| Cerebrovascular Accident | p. 239 |
| Cervical Cancer | p. 240 |
| Cervical Dysplasia | p. 241 |
| Cholesterol | p. 241 |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | p. 241 |
| Closed Head Injury | p. 244 |
| Common Cold | p. 245 |
| Concussion | p. 246 |
| Congestive Heart Failure | p. 247 |
| Crohn's Disease | p. 248 |
| Dementia | p. 250 |
| Depression | p. 250 |
| Dermatitis | p. 253 |
| Diabetes Mellitus | p. 254 |
| Dry Eyes | p. 260 |
| Eating Disorder | p. 260 |
| Eczema | p. 261 |
| Enlarged Prostate | p. 262 |
| Estrogen-Related Problems | p. 263 |
| Exhaustion | p. 265 |
| Eye Health | p. 265 |
| Fatigue | p. 265 |
| Fibroids | p. 265 |
| Food Allergies | p. 267 |
| Gall Bladder Disorders | p. 269 |
| Gallstones | p. 269 |
| Gingivitis | p. 269 |
| Gout | p. 270 |
| Hair Loss | p. 271 |
| Hashimoto's Thyroiditis | p. 272 |
| Head Injury | p. 274 |
| Headaches | p. 274 |
| Heart Failure | p. 274 |
| Hepatitis C | p. 274 |
| High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) | p. 276 |
| High Cholesterol | p. 281 |
| HPV Infection | p. 290 |
| Hypercholesterolemia | p. 290 |
| Hypertension | p. 291 |
| Hyperthyroidism | p. 291 |
| Hypothyroidism | p. 291 |
| IBS | p. 294 |
| Inflammation | p. 294 |
| Inflammatory Bowel Disease | p. 296 |
| Insomnia | p. 296 |
| Insulin-Dependent Diabetes | p. 298 |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | p. 298 |
| Leaky Gut Syndrome | p. 301 |
| Leg Cramps | p. 303 |
| Lupus | p. 304 |
| Macular Degeneration | p. 305 |
| Menopause-Related Problems | p. 307 |
| Migraine Headaches | p. 308 |
| Multiple Sclerosis | p. 310 |
| Muscle Cramps | p. 312 |
| Myasthenia Gravis | p. 312 |
| Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes | p. 314 |
| Osteoarthritis | p. 314 |
| Osteoporosis | p. 315 |
| Ovarian Cysts | p. 317 |
| Parkinson's Disease | p. 317 |
| PCOS | p. 318 |
| Perimenopause | p. 319 |
| Periodontal Disease | p. 319 |
| Periodontitis | p. 320 |
| Pimples | p. 321 |
| PMS | p. 321 |
| Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) | p. 321 |
| Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) | p. 323 |
| Prostate Disorder | p. 325 |
| Psoriasis | p. 325 |
| Pyorrhea | p. 327 |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | p. 327 |
| Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis) | p. 329 |
| Sjogren's Syndrome | p. 331 |
| Skin Disorders | p. 332 |
| Sleep Disorders | p. 332 |
| Stress | p. 332 |
| Stroke | p. 333 |
| Systemic Sclerosis | p. 334 |
| Thyroid Disorders | p. 334 |
| Type 1 Diabetes | p. 334 |
| Type 2 Diabetes | p. 335 |
| Ulcerative Colitis | p. 335 |
| Uterine Fibroids | p. 337 |
| Varicose Veins | p. 337 |
| Wound Healing | p. 338 |
| Yeast Infection | p. 339 |
| Maintaining Health | |
| Birth Control Pills and Nutrition | p. 343 |
| Bodybuilder's Nutrition | p. 344 |
| Dieter's Nutrition | p. 345 |
| Enhancing Detoxification | p. 346 |
| Enhancing Energy | p. 348 |
| Enhancing Immunity | p. 349 |
| Liver Health | p. 351 |
| Memory Enhancement | p. 354 |
| Men's Health | p. 356 |
| Oral Contraceptives and Nutrition | p. 359 |
| Smoker's Nutrition | p. 359 |
| Sports Nutrition | p. 361 |
| Sun Tanner's Nutrition | p. 365 |
| Surgery and Nutrition | p. 366 |
| Weight Loss | p. 367 |
| Women's Health | p. 368 |
| Conclusion | p. 373 |
| Resources | p. 375 |
| References | p. 377 |
| Index | p. 423 |
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