Organized by nutrient, this evidence-based reference synthesizes all of the most current research on vitamins and minerals in an easy-to-use format. Each chapter addresses the function the nutrient plays in the human body; current definitions of deficiency, including Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) or Adequate Intake (AI) recommendations; the use of the nutrient for prevention or treatment of a disease, if known; dietary and other sources of the nutrient, including food and supplement sources (breaking down the different supplement forms); safety precautions for overdosing and drug interactions; and the Linus Pauling Institute's current recommendation for health maintenance.Each chapter has been reviewed by an expert in the area, all of whom are noted in the Editorial Advisory Board. This work is endorsed by the Linus Pauling Institute of Oregon State University.Appendices add to the clinical usefulness of this work: a quick reference to disease prevention and treatment recommendations made throughout the text, nutrient - nutrient interactions, drug - nutrient interactions, a glossary, and the Linus Pauling Institute Prescription for Health. The book also contains a measures conversion table.

Chapter 1 BiotinChapter 2 Folic AcidChapter 3 NiacinChapter 4 Pantothenic AcidChapter 5 RiboflavinChapter 6 ThiaminChapter 7 Vitamin AChapter 8 Vitamin B6Chapter 9 Vitamin B12Chapter 10 Vitamin CChapter 11 Vitamin DChapter 12 Vitamin EChapter 13 Vitamin KChapter 14 CalciumChapter 15 ChromiumChapter 16 CopperChapter 17 Fluoride (Fluorine)Chapter 18 IodineChapter 19 IronChapter 20 MagnesiumChapter 21 ManganeseChapter 22 MolybdenumChapter 23 PhosphorusChapter 24 PotassiumChapter 25 SeleniumChapter 26 Sodium ChlorideChapter 27 ZincAppendix 1 Nutrient-Nutrient InteractionsAppendix 2 Drug-Nutrient InteractionsAppendix 3 Quick Reference to DiseasesAppendix 4 GlossaryThe Linus Pauling Institute's Prescription for Healthy Living