"The book opens with a survey by Dr. Motron Cowan of biotin-responsive metabolic disorders of children. A group of Japanese researchers then present their latest data on the complex interactions between vitamin D and parathyroid hormone (PTH) in bone calcification. Dr. Maxine Br…
Various organic substances that occur naturally in foods, and are now produced synthetically, are required for the normal physiological functioning of the body. This book examines the biochemistry and physiology of vitamins and similar substances. The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspec…
Are you looking for a healthy body? Quick weight loss with no dieting? Top athletic performance without breaking a sweat? Websites, infomercials, magazine ads, and celebrity tweets make an astonishing array of claims about the improvement to health and performance that will come…
Are you looking for a healthy body? Quick weight loss with no dieting? Top athletic performance without breaking a sweat? Websites, infomercials, magazine ads, and celebrity tweets make an astonishing array of claims about the improvement to health and performance that will come…
Presents scientific, epidemiological, and clinical research on the role of vitamins and mineral in preventing disease and promoting optimal health. Organized by micronutrient, the authors cover biological functions, deficiency, recommended dietary allowance, role in disease prev…
Prescription and over-the counter drugs help millions -- but can also deplete the body's natural stores of vitamins, minerals, and hormones. Not understanding the drug-mugging effect may lead to new "diseases" and possibly catastrophic health consequences.