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An evidence-based approach to vitamins and minerals : health benefits and intake recommendations /

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This evidence-based reference, now in a second edition, presents the most current scientific, epidemiological and clinical research on the role of vitamins and minerals in preventing disease and promoting optimal health. Organized by micronutrient, the book covers biological function, deficiency, re...

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Main Author: Higdon, Jane
Other Authors: Drake, Victoria (Victoria J.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Stuttgart ; New York : Thieme, ©2012.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Vitamins in human nutrition > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Trace elements in nutrition > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Vitamins > therapeutic use.
Avitaminosis > prevention & control.
Dietary Supplements.
Nutritional Requirements.
Ebooks.
Electronic books.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Vitamins.
Trace elements in nutrition.
Vitamins in human nutrition.
Handbooks and manuals.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book.
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Summary:This evidence-based reference, now in a second edition, presents the most current scientific, epidemiological and clinical research on the role of vitamins and minerals in preventing disease and promoting optimal health. Organized by micronutrient, the book covers biological function, deficiency, recommended daily allowance, role in disease prevention and treatment, sources, safety, and interactions with other micronutrients and drugs--all endorsed by the internationally acclaimed Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.
Item Description:Title from title page (viewed Jan. 27, 2016).
Access though BCD subscription, ngb, 1/27/2016.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxii, 282 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:3131645423
9783131645425
Access:This title is restricted to authorized TAMU users.