| Description |
xi, 371 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 336-348) and index. |
| Contents |
Protect yourself from drug muggers. What is a drug mugger? And why should you care? ; When meals and medicine don't mix ; Lifestyle drug muggers ; The punch list of drug muggers -- Vital nutrients. Beta-carotene and Vitamin A ; Biotin ; Calcium ; Coenzyme Q10 ; Folate (Vitamin B₉) ; Glutathione and N-Acetylcysteine ; Iron ; Magnesium ; Melatonin ; Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B₁₂) ; Niacin (Vitamin B₃) ; Potassium ; Probiotics ; Pyridoxine (Vitamin B₆) ; Riboflavin Vitamin B₂) ; Selenium ; Thiamine (Vitamin B₁) ; Vitamin C ; Vitamin D ; Zinc -- Getting the most from your supplement. How to pick a great supplement ; Daily values. |
| Summary |
Prescription and over-the counter drugs help millions -- but can also deplete the body's natural stores of vitamins, minerals, and hormones. Not understanding the drug-mugging effect may lead to new "diseases" and possibly catastrophic health consequences. |
| Subject |
Dietary supplements -- Popular works.
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Nutrition -- Popular works.
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Vitamins -- Popular works.
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| Added Author |
Cohen, Samuel M., 1946-
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| ISBN |
9781609610562 hardcover |
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9781605294155 direct hardcover |
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9781605294162 trade pbk. $21.99 |
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1609610563 hardcover |
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1605294152 direct hardcover |
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1605294160 trade pbk. |
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