Nutrition expert Daniel Gastelu has written the ultimate guidebook for anyone who wants to know what they're putting in their bodies before they "pop the cap" on any of today's dietary supplements. For the first time, readers interested in improving their health can finally make sense of the booming -- and confusing -- world of vitamins, minerals, herbs, metabolites, and other supplements. This extraordinary book gives an industry insider's view on what dietary supplements are, how they are made and regulated, why certain formulations are more effective than others, and what scientific research tells us is safe and effective, entry by entry. The Complete Nutritional Supplements Buyer's Guide tells you how to choose the best products in the right doses for cardiovascular wellness, weight loss, sound sleep, joint and bone health, cholesterol reduction, stress management, memory skills, and much more. It lists the best supplements for beating fatigue, headaches, and depression; for boosting energy levels; and improving digestion. And its comprehensive alphabetical guide analyzes every ingredient found in any supplement, from acidophilus to zinc.Everything you need to know about vitamins, minerals, herbal products, amino acids, botanicals, and more The best formulas for health and longevity The top nutrients for stamina, weight loss, sleep, joint health, and memory The most effective supplements for fatigue, headaches, depression, and women's health Ingredients you should avoid And much, much more

This quick-glance reference helps students and health professionals educate themselves and their patients/clients about the scientific evidence for and against more than 120 popular dietary supplements. Supplements are logically grouped into 12 chapters based on their primary desired effect, such as weight loss, joint support, and sports performance enhancement. The authors give each supplement a one-to-five-star rating based on the level of scientific substantiation for each of its major claimed effects. The book highlights crucial safety issues regarding each supplement and sets forth recommended dosages for particular effects. A quick-reference appendix lists all the supplements alphabetically with their star ratings.

Readers who are professional athletes, weight lifters, sports enthusiasts, or just beginning to work out have all probably considered using supplements to enhance training and prevent injuries...................

William Llewellyn, the author of the best selling Anabolics series, brings you the most comprehensive book ever written on sport supplements. The Sport Supplement Reference Guide takes a look at over 40 of today's most popular sport supplement ingredients. What you can expect from Sport Supplement Reference Guide: • An overview of the sport supplement industry • Protein primer and how to choose the right type of protein for your needs. • Types of Carbohydrate Supplementation. • Vitamin and Mineral overview. • Supplement Ingredient Profiles of over 40 different ingredients. Each profile has its own rating based on clinical studies and empirical evidence. • Rules for Effective Supplement Shopping and Consumer Empowerment. This section will help you stop wasting money on worthless supplements. • Goal orientated sample supplement cycles takes the guess work out what supplements needed for your goal. This book is perfect for anyone that consumes dietary supplements for sports related activity, weight lifting, bodybuilding, weight loss, or other fitness goals.

This comprehensive resource uses evidence-based information to support the clinical use of natural herbs, supplements, and nutrients. It includes therapeutic protocols that can be used to manage or support other treatment regimes in promoting health, as well as preventing and treating disease. Key information on indications, doses, interactions, and side effects ensure safe, effective use of natural remedies.

Written by one of the foremost experts on sports nutrition and performance, A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements takes a critical look at the dietary supplement industry. With an estimated 60 percent of adult Americans using dietary supplements every day, the need for a thorough examination of the hundreds of products on the market is long overdue. This comprehensive guide (Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice Magazine) presents straightforward analysis from a consumer's perspective, giving you the facts on more than 140 supplements and information on which supplements work (and which don't!) for a wide range of health conditions—from preventing cancer and heart disease to fighting diabetes and depression. United States Department of Agriculture surveys show that more than 70 percent of Americans fail to achieve daily recommended levels for many vitamins and minerals. With today's emphasis on fitness, millions are investing their money and health in quick-fix solutions-supplements promoted as cure-alls to right nutritional wrongs, lower the likelihood of disease, and work dietary miracles. A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements presents a more realistic view of supplements as neither miracle cure nor nutritional sham, but as consumer products to be accepted or rejected based on scientific fact, not fitness fantasy. A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements looks at the pros and cons of dietary supplements in the areas of: weight loss bones and joints energy, brain, and mood heart, eye, and gastrointestinal health male and female health cancer, diabetes, and the immune system sports and ergogenic aids In addition, the book presents an overview of the dietary supplement industry and the regulations that govern it and looks at the process for developing new products. Designed to cut through the confusion surrounding dietary supplements, A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplemens is an invaluable resource for students, educators and professionals who deal with nutrition, exercise, physical education, nursing, and anyone else interested in health and fitness.