In Vitamins and Minerals, you'll discover the importance of vitamins, minerals, and herbs in maintaining health, preventing disease, and slowing aging. The first chapter introduces you to the fundamentals of nutrition . Learn about metabolism and energy, the six classes of essential nutrients, the federal government's latest dietary guidance, and how to read nutrition labels. Chapter 2 dives into vitamins - the organic substances needed in very small amounts to function and maintain health. You'll learn about how the ...
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In Vitamins and Minerals, you'll discover the importance of vitamins, minerals, and herbs in maintaining health, preventing disease, and slowing aging. The first chapter introduces you to the fundamentals of nutrition . Learn about metabolism and energy, the six classes of essential nutrients, the federal government's latest dietary guidance, and how to read nutrition labels. Chapter 2 dives into vitamins - the organic substances needed in very small amounts to function and maintain health. You'll learn about how the 13 essential vitamins are classified, how they function, as well as about vitamin deficiencies and toxicity. The third chapter explores minerals - the inorganic elements found in the earth that are required to maintain health . Discover how minerals are classified, what they do, and the role of electrolytes. Calcium, chloride, chromium, copper, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc are examples of minerals. In chapter 4, you'll learn about antioxidants and how they protect cells from damaging free radicals. Antioxidants include beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, selenium, zinc, and vitamins A, C, and E. Chapter 5 covers supplements. Discover the benefits and risks of supplement use, how supplements are regulated, and how to read labels on dietary supplements. The final chapter contains detailed profiles of more than 50 vitamins, minerals, herbs, and supplements in an easy A-to-Z format . You'll read about the function, value, sources, potential benefits, and risks of each nutrient. The profiles incorporate the latest scientific research and nutrient intake recommendations.
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