Robinson The Essential Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Herbal Supplements

This book contains really useful information in an easy to use format. It lists every vitamin and mineral with lots of information about each one, including if it shouldn't be taken with certain medications. It then also lists different medical conditions so you can look up a specific ailment and see which vitamins and minerals are recommended for that particular condition. Highly recommend.

I was hoping this book would have a general guide on the benefits and facts of each vitamin and mineral, but not even a summary.Great if you have an ailment and want to know what to do and take to help.The key is in the title "supplements", lesson learnt!

Loved this book, originally got it from the library, then decided to buy a copy for reference,as there is so much information in it. A very good overview of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements, particularly good for those who have not much knowledge of nutrition and want to start somewhere.

I really like this book. The author gives so much information which is really well organised. I've had the book for a while and I refer to it often and would not be without it now. It's a reference book I use to find essential information and sometimes just to remind myself of things. I've bought it at times for family and a friend who I think would appreciate it. Would certainly recommend it.

The cover of this second edition says it is the essential guide. And so it is.Many of us do not eat enough healthy foods. As a result of changing farming practices, including the trend towards more and more genetic modification of plants, health promoting nutrients may be lacking from the food we eat. Consequently, it has become necessary to add supplements of essential vitamins and minerals to the diet.Dr Brewer's guide is in two parts, one describing the supplements that are available, the other offering treatments and advice for common health problems. She gives descriptions, benefits and recommended dosages based on extensive research and where applicable also offers life style suggestions.The supplements she describes are available from some pharmacies without prescription, health food shops, many supermarkets, and mail order companies. However, the guide tells you when to be cautious about using supplements and when to take medical advice. The vitamins and minerals described are intended to promote and maintain good health and are supplements to pharmaceutical medicines. One reason that the book is essential is that it fills a gap caused by legislation that prevents full information being given on the packaging of many supplements. This enhances its value as a source of guidance for anyone who is concerned to obtain the best effects from their daily diet.