NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements

Author : Lyle Macwilliam Edition : 4th Number of Pages : 200 Release Date : 2007-03-29 Publisher : Northern Dimensions Publishing Company : Books List Price : $24.95 Amazon Price : $15.65 Used Price : $15.38

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The NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements is your roadmap to understanding the remarkable protective powers of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Packed with the latest findings on inflammation, oxidative stress, and degenerative disease, this guide is the definitive resource for anyone serious about optimal nutrition and anti-aging defence. Inside, you will find over 1,500 US and Canadian supplements scientifically rated and compared, 18 critical Health Support Criteria required to evaluate supplements, 300 full-colour graphs so you can easily compare top-rated products. Discover recent scientific evidence that shows supplements can optimize health and retard the aging process. Determine which supplement is best for you and your family, using a scientifically-based approach. Now in its 4th edition and representing thousands of hours of research, the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements is the way for you to find a quality nutritional supplement that best suits your needs. For those interested in optimizing their health and warding off the aging process, this guide is a must!

Customer reviews

Book Review by .. Gaishirei (Houston Texas)
The information contained in this reference guide is one of the best I have seen based on the complexity of subject matter. The conclusions reached are explained in great detail and dose indeed reflect an opinion based on the research compiled by the broad list of professionals contained therein. Everyone can read the material and conduct his or her own independent research for accuracy of statements regarding the basis of conclusions reached, qualifications of listed personnel, as well as any other facet of the subject matter. A careful look at the conclusions will clearly reveal manufactures that produce some very good products. This book clearly presents the reasons why they have adopted what is known as "the blended standard" so obviously any company, (and there are more than a few) that meet and or exceed these standards and do well in this particular guide. Where a comparison is made and a standard is used there is always some bias and rightly so as this is a representation of specific views held at a particular time by a specific group of published professionals with the existing knowledge at the time of publishing. We are making many discoveries regarding these issues and as a result views and positions will no doubt change but at present this represents a very good effort at getting to the facts of the benefits of improving our views on health. For those familiar with the previous edition it is clear that the publisher has raised the bar considerably in determining a very reasonable method in separating one product from another regardless if one agrees with the premise. It is always up to the consumer to look past any perceived bias to make an informed decision. This book is educational, informative and is relatively easily understood by lay people as well as professionals. I applaud Mr. Lyle MacWilliams in this effort.

Business Owner by .. Gwen Burnell (tx)
This is a must for anyone who understands the value of Nutritional supplements. You will soon see that they are not all manufactured the same and most will never deliver the health benefits you are looking for. This book will show you those who are heads above the rest.

SIMPLE... This is an USANA workers tool. by .. IGVAL (Mexico)
I know a lot of people here in mexico selling USANA and this is the book they are using to sell their products and i bought the products and they are not that good, because they have very little quantities of active ingredients. If you are an USANA Worker buy it, if not you know what to do. i reccomend ray kurzweil "fantastic voyage".

In the right direction, but ultimately fails by .. Anthony Cozzie ()
The problem with the nutritional supplement industry is that it is a deregulated island in the middle of a sea of FDA incompetence. While this is in itself a good thing, consumers are used to being protected by the arm of the Federal Government, and don't think to check for third party certification. The result is a lot of garbage: many multivitamins don't contain sufficient quantities of their ingredients, or in an very low biologically available form, or worse yet don't even match their labels. Thus there is a definite market for a book like this, but unfortunately this particular attempt fails badly, mainly owing to a lack of scholarship.

First, MacWilliams measures the nominal quantities of vitamins against the "Blended Standard", which consists of the arbitrary recommendations of a few more or less respected nutritionists. For example, if Dr. X recommends 1000mg of Vitamin C per day, what benefit will I get if take a multivitamin with 500? 50%? 90%? 10%? This could be answered by the scientific literature, but that would require a bit more work.

Second, the most important issue is the lack of regulation. MacWilliams almost completely punts on this: they identified about 10 multivitamins that more or less satisfied their criteria and asked them to provide proof from a few regulatory agencies. Those that did were awarded the "Gold Star". Nothing was mentioned about the other 200 products.

The result is basically an advertisement for about 5 premium multivitamins, most of which cost about 2$ per day, which is rather like a car magazine which tells you the solution to your problems is to buy a Ferrari. The point is that the book does not live up to its title: it is not a comparative guide, because it only offers the "super premium" recommendation and not the "budget" recommendation and the "athlete" recommendation and so on.

Great Resource by .. Bryan E. Scarlett ()
This is a great resource for deciding or evaluating nutritional supplements. It has a wealth of good information and is easy to understand.

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Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements: The Essential Guide for Improving Your Health Naturally

Author : Michael T. Murray Edition : 1 Number of Pages : 576 Release Date : 1996-07-24 Publisher : Three Rivers Press List Price : $22.95 Amazon Price : $9.95 Used Price : $1.99

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People of the nineties want empowerment over illness. And they've got it—if they know the facts!
In his new book, Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements, naturopathic physician Michael T. Murray guides readers through the often complex, conflicting information regarding nutritional supplements. Each chapter profiles major vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, nutrients, and glandular extracts, including information on the following:
·deficiency signs / symptoms
·recommended dietary allowance
·beneficial effects
·available forms
·principal uses
·dosage ranges
·safety issues
·interactions
Based on extensive scientific research, Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements empowers readers to make educated decisions about which supplements to take for health conditions including cancer, arthritis, depression, high cholesterol, allergies, heart disease and more.

Customer reviews

Encyclopedia of Womens Lives by .. Mrs. Ingrid Reed (New Zealand)
A collection of brief excerpts from autobiographies of literary women around the world spanning then last 50 or so years.

Stunning read as each excerpt offers a unique cultural, historical, political and emotional insight into the 'ordinary' lives we lead.

Highly recommended.

Incomplete out of date by .. K. Okuda (Fountain Hills, AZ, USA)
I got this book as it is part of a course I am taking. Has nothing on medicinal mushrooms which has more nutrients than most herbs or plants. Incomplete would not purchase if not required.

Great Reference Book by .. Raven (New Zealand)
This book is one of my texts for clinical herbal medicine and is a fantastic reference and resource book that I use regularly. Actually, in terms of nutrition, it is the first resource book I pick up. Thorough information on all the essential nutrients including safety issues. Highly recommended. The only aspect it lacks is essential amino acids, which is why it gets four stars instead of five.

nutritional excellence by .. Joy Farrelly (Ireland)
I have grown weary of Health Shop and pharmacy employees whos expertise is limited to certain areas of medication and their interactions. I take many suppliments and could not get accurate information on interactions, and other detailed information necessary to make good informed choices. Until now. At times like this, I wish I'd gone to med school, or been a journalist, to be able to accurately and succinctly review this excellent book. Suppliments and other medications can be dangerous together, and it is imperative to be informed, so as to only take what's both necessary and healthful. At last a book that covers EVERY aspect of supplimentation, and nutritional therapy. It accurately covers interactions, ACCURATE dosage, and dangers associated. If like me, you are bombarded with information from the bottles of companies desperate to sell you their product, regardless if you really need it or not.. then this book will be a breath of fresh air for you. Nothing is left out, only pertinent information left in. A real treasure for the health conscious.

More out of date books by .. Eemsmac (Ireland)
This item is so out of date it should not be stocked.

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Constitutional Law, 16th, 2008 Supplement (University Casebook: Supplement)

Author : Kathleen M. Sullivan Edition : 16 Number of Pages : 31 Publisher : Foundation Press List Price : $10.00 Amazon Price : $10.00 Used Price : $6.00

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This is the 2008 Supplement to the Sullivan & Gunther's Constitutional Law, 16th Edition.
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Federal Civil Rules Supplement, for Use with all Civil Procedure Casebooks, 2008-2009 Edition.

Author : Benjamin Spencer Edition : 2008-2009 Number of Pages : 356 Publisher : West List Price : $26.00 Amazon Price : $23.40 Used Price : $17.29

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This supplement provides a compact and concise compendium of all of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure currently in effect, as well as the restyled version of the rules that took effect in December 2007. It also includes the U.S. Constitution and key provisions of title 28 of the United States Code. The supplement?s small size and text limited to the body of rules and statutes make it a convenient resource for students in civil procedure and complex litigation courses needing quick and easy access to relevant statutory provisions during class or for their studies or exams.
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PDR for Nutritional Supplements 2nd Edition (Pdr for Nutritional Supplements)

Author : Sheldon Hendler Ph.D. M.D. Edition : 2 Number of Pages : 800 Publisher : Thomson Reuters List Price : $59.95 Amazon Price : $48.18 Used Price : $55.75

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The large numbers of Americans currently supplementing their regimen with various vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients continues to need a reliable, research-based source of information on these supplements. Now in its second edition, the PDR® for Nutritional Supplements maintains its status as a concise yet, comprehensive resource of the entire spectrum of current nutritional products. Updated and now including a new section on functional foods and drinks, the PDR® for Nutritional Supplements 2nd edition condenses the chemical nature of the supplement, claims made for it, laboratory animal and human research, risks and precautions and doses. Along with various useful indexes, each supplement monograph (arranged alphabetically by supplement name) contains information specific to:

trade names
supplement description and pharmacology
indications and usage
contraindications and precautions
possible adverse reactions
over dosage, dosage and administration
how supplied (liquid, caplet, etc.).

Claims proven, not proven, and disproved are summarized. The PDR® for Nutritional Supplements 2nd edition also has a brief list of common laboratory test values, directories of poison control centers, drug information centers, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration telephone services. Written by a physician with a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology, and a science and medicine reporter for Time magazine, the second edition of PDR® for Nutritional Supplements fills a gap in reference collections for all meaningful nutritional supplements and functional food and drink.

Those seeking objective, scientific information about nutritional supplements will find it in the newest addition to the PDR family.

Customer reviews

Invaluable Resource by .. Rick Deckard (Ramona, CA USA)
The Second Edition of the "PDR for Nutritional Supplements" is an indispensable reference for everyone interested in nutrition and healthy living. Dr. Hendler's updated compendium covers an extremely broad range of substances and includes the most current information on their mode of action, suggested use and safety profile. For Health Professionals and Researchers it offers a concise biochemical, pharmacological and clinical review with references to the most current scientific literature. And for the supplement consumer, a reliable source of straightforward information without the marketing inspired empty rhetoric of most Internet sites.
As a person involved in pharmaceutical and medicinal research for many years, this is an invaluable resource for my library.

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