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Dietary Supplements: Harmless, Helpful, or Hurtful?
96 pp.
| Twenty-First Century |
August, 2015 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-4677-3848-4$34.65
|
EbookISBN 978-1-4677-8801-4
(3)
YA
Seven chapters begin with personal stories then explore claims manufacturers make about vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, weight-loss products, performance and energy boosters, etc. Goldsmith evenly summarizes and explains the findings of doctors, researchers, dietitians, and others so that readers can be savvy consumers. Clear charts, diagrams, and generic color photos illustrate the useful information. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.