TY  - BOOK
AU  - DiSilvestro,Robert A.
TI  - Handbook of minerals as nutritional supplements
SN  - 0849316529
AV  - QP533 .D55 2005
U1  - 613.285 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Boca Raton
PB  - CRC Press
KW  - Minerals in human nutrition
KW  - Handbooks, manuals, etc
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Calcium -- Overview of Function and Metabolism -- Status -- Assessment Methodology -- Bioavailability of Different Supplements -- Typical Intakes Versus Needs -- Current Research on Supplement Uses -- Toxicity Issues -- Magnesium -- Overview of Function and Metabolism -- Status -- Assessment Methodology -- Bioavailability of Different Supplements -- Typical Intakes Versus Needs -- Current Research on Supplement Uses -- Toxicity Issues -- Potassium -- Overview of Function and Metabolism -- Status -- Assessment Methodology -- Bioavailability of Different Supplements -- Typical Intakes Versus Needs -- Current Research on Supplement Uses -- Toxicity Issues -- Iron -- Overview of Function and Metabolism -- Status -- Assessment Methodology -- Bioavailability of Different Supplements -- Typical Intakes Versus Needs -- Current Research on Supplement Uses -- Toxicity Issues -- Zinc -- Overview of Function and Metabolism -- Status -- Assessment Methodology -- Bioavailability of Different Supplements -- Typical Intakes Versus Needs -- Current Research on Supplement Uses -- Toxicity Issues -- Copper -- Overview of Function and Metabolism -- Status -- Assessment Methodology -- Bioavailability of Different Supplements -- Typical Intakes Versus Needs -- Current Research on Supplement Uses -- Toxicity Issues -- Selenium -- Overview of Function and Metabolism -- Status -- Assessment Methodology -- Bioavailability of Different Supplements -- Typical Intakes Versus Needs -- Current Research on Supplement Uses -- Toxicity Issues -- Manganese -- Overview of Function and Metabolism -- Status -- Assessment Methodology -- Bioavailability of Different Supplements -- Typical Intakes Versus Needs -- Current Research on Supplement Uses -- Toxicity Issues -- Chromium -- Overview of Function and Metabolism -- Status -- Assessment Methodology -- Bioavailability of Different Supplements -- Typical Intakes Versus Needs -- Current Research on Supplement Uses -- Toxicity Issues -- Others -- Overview of Function and Metabolism -- Status -- Assessment Methodology -- Bioavailability of Different Supplements -- Typical Intakes Versus Needs -- Current Research on Supplement Uses -- Toxicity Issues
N2  - Handbook of Minerals as Nutritional Supplements provides an in-depth, authoritative overview of mineral supplements, addressing the latest research, health claims, and questions regarding their efficacy and safety. This book, authored by a university mineral researcher for the biomedical community, offers comprehensive insights into each major mineral's role in correcting deficiencies and supporting health. Each chapter is organized to ensure easy information retrieval, balancing technical detail with accessible language for a broad healthcare audience. By presenting multiple perspectives on controversial issues, the author offers informed guidance on the optimal use of mineral supplements
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0646/2004051925-d.html
ER  -