{"product_id":"vitamins-for-dummies-by-elson-haas-9780764551796","title":"Vitamins For Dummies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher Hobbs and Elson Haas\u003c\/i\u003e take a complicated field and make sense of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e—Ron Lawrence, MD, PhD, Director, Council on Natural Nutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t forget to take your vitamins! It’s good advice. But everybody’s needs are different. Age, lifestyle, gender, ethnicity, diet, and habits all play a role in determining which vitamins and minerals you need more or less of in your diet. Like traffic lights, vitamins help regulate your body’s most basic functions at the cellular level. And just like those red, green, and amber beacons, they must be synchronized—not too many or too few—to get you through your life’s journey in good shape. Now \u003ci\u003eVitamins For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to have green lights all the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConfused by vitamins? Mystified by minerals? Can’t tell the difference between gingko and ginseng? In this straight-talking guide, two experts cut through the confusion and help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGet a handle on what each vitamin, mineral, and supplement does\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreate a personalized supplement programme\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the fine print on the labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCombat or prevent specific ailments\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEnhance memory, mood, and energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSlow the aging process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon their years of experience in clinical practice as well as the latest scientific research into nutritional supplements, Chris Hobbs and Elson Haas, MD, tell you, in plain English, what you need to know to make informed decisions about which supplements you take. They cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe ABCs of vitamins\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll about minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAmino acids and proteins—the body’s building blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe importance of fats and oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCommon supplements for digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSuper-foods and other great supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe top 40 herbal supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an added bonus, \u003ci\u003eVitamins For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e features a quick-reference, A-to-Z guide to treatments for 90 common complaints. From acne to motion sickness to varicose veins, the authors describe complete healing programmes that include vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements and lifestyle changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour complete A-to-Zinc guide to vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutritional supplements, \u003ci\u003eVitamins For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your ticket to good health and long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868696137964,"sku":"9780764551796","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4105928bb774baffc9a0cb39f0b3665f.jpg?v=1759789011","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/vitamins-for-dummies-by-elson-haas-9780764551796","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}