Shelley B. Weinstock is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). She earned her PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism at MIT and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard School of Public Health. She currently has a clinical nutrition practice in New Jersey and New Mexico focusing on assessment of nutritional disorders and their appropriate management through diet, lifestyle, and supplements. She also consults for companies and research institutions on nutrition-related projects.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with the Basics 7

Chapter 1: The ABC's of Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements 9

Chapter 2: Taking a Closer Look at Nutritional Biochemistry 21

Chapter 3: Discovering the Everyday Role of Vitamins and Supplements 35

Chapter 4: Understanding the Vitamin and Supplement Marketplace 51

Part 2: Exploring Specific Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements 71

Chapter 5: Finding Out about Essential Vitamins 73

Chapter 6: Meeting the Essential Minerals. 91

Chapter 7: Navigating the Supplement Aisles 111

Chapter 8: Discovering Amino Acids and Protein Supplements 131

Part 3: Using Supplements for Health Concerns 145

Chapter 9: Supporting General Health and Wellness 147

Chapter 10: Targeting Preventable Chronic Diseases 173

Chapter 11: Taking Supplements for Other Conditions 197

Part 4: Getting Practical with Your Vitamins and Supplements 227

Chapter 12: Choosing the Right Vitamins and Supplements 229

Chapter 13: Reading Labels and Understanding Dosages 247

Chapter 14: Integrating Supplements into Your Daily Life 259

Chapter 15: Special Considerations for Various Life Stages 275

Part 5: The Part of Tens 293

Chapter 16: Ten Myths about Vitamins and Supplements 295

Chapter 17: Ten Websites about Vitamins, Supplements, and Botanicals 303

Glossary 309

Index 315