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The Essential Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Herbal Supplements

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Essential Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Herbal Supplements

Contributors:

By (Author) Dr Sarah Brewer

ISBN:

9780716022169

Publisher:

Little, Brown Book Group

Imprint:

How To Books Ltd

Publication Date:

20th October 2001

UK Publication Date:

7th January 2010

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Reference works

Dewey:

613.285

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

608

Dimensions:

Width 130mm, Height 198mm, Spine 44mm

Weight:

420g

Description

A bewildering range of vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements is now widely available to us all, but information about their health benefits cannot be given on the packaging as it would constitute a health claim.

In this jargon-free guide leading expert on sensible supplementation, Dr Sarah Brewer, sets out all you need to know about the main supplements, and suggests which to take for specific health problems. It includes:

A-Z guide to 150 supplements for a brighter and healthier life.

Clearly explains the benefits, possible side effects and contraindications.

Thoroughly sets out the research evidence to back their efficacy.

Recommends supplements for common problems such as IBS, chronic fatigue, recurrent candida and arthritis.

Packed with clear and concise answers, this essential guide explains the use of supplements to maintain or improve your daily health.

Author Bio

Dr Sarah Brewer MA MB Bchir graduated from Cambridge University as a doctor in 1983. She is a fully trained GP who works in hospital medicine specialising in sexual health. She has written over 30 popular health books and is online doctor for handbag.com and mykindaplace.com, and contributes regularly to national newspapers and magazines.

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