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The New Vitamin Bible
Discover how to maximise the effectiveness of your vitamins and supplements by taking them in the right combinations.
New anti-aging vitamins to keep your skin and body healthy and young-looking.
Personalise your diet to fit your lifestyle, health, even your job.
Natural alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy, Viagra, Prozac and Valium.
Healthy regimes for heart patients, stroke victimes and those suffering from diabetes and arthritis.
New ways to boost your energy levels, sex life and fertility.
New anti-aging vitamins to keep your skin and body healthy and young-looking.
Personalise your diet to fit your lifestyle, health, even your job.
Natural alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy, Viagra, Prozac and Valium.
Healthy regimes for heart patients, stroke victimes and those suffering from diabetes and arthritis.
New ways to boost your energy levels, sex life and fertility.
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First published January 1, 1980
About the author
Earl Mindell
240 books16 followersEarl Lawrence Mindell, Ph.D., is a registered pharmacist and master herbalist, and is recognized internationally as an expert on nutrition, vitamins, and herbal remedies. He is Professor Emeritus of nutrition at Pacific Western University (Los Angeles, CA).
Dr. Mindell is an amateur historian in his spare time.
Dr. Mindell is an amateur historian in his spare time.
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January 5, 2024
This is a health and reference book I’ve had for a while and have occasionally dipped into when searching for information. But I thought it was time to just read it cover-to-cover, which makes it a completely different experience. That’s because it stopped reading as a reference tool and more as a well-outlined publication with specific chapters on specific topics. First published in the go-getter 1980s, when jogging and aerobics suddenly took ahold, it became a go-to guide for the readers of that era.
Are you a golfer? You probably don’t get enough B vitamins because you stress too much. Are you obsessed with getting ahead in the business world? Tension and stress will wear you down so there’s a special “stress” combination of vitamins you can use. Spend too much time watching the telly or your phone? Vitamin A is your elixir for potential eyestrain. There is even a section for cocaine users (remember, it was the 1980s)!
The book may seem to be a push just for vitamin supplements, but it’s really a “bible” for healthier living. If you don’t want to take vitamins, then Mindell makes suggestions for your dietary changes. This was a bit revolutionary for the time but when I checked some of his tips against updated health findings, he is pretty much spot-on. And we’re talking decades here. It took me a while to get from start to finish, because there is so much information to take in, but even the chapter on pets was helpful. Also, the book never pushes an agenda the way other health fads did and continue to do. The alternative medicine industry hadn’t yet become almost as harmful as the pharma industry, so the suggestions are written without a program of profit. Not bad at all.
Book Season = Year Round (nothing in excess)
Are you a golfer? You probably don’t get enough B vitamins because you stress too much. Are you obsessed with getting ahead in the business world? Tension and stress will wear you down so there’s a special “stress” combination of vitamins you can use. Spend too much time watching the telly or your phone? Vitamin A is your elixir for potential eyestrain. There is even a section for cocaine users (remember, it was the 1980s)!
The book may seem to be a push just for vitamin supplements, but it’s really a “bible” for healthier living. If you don’t want to take vitamins, then Mindell makes suggestions for your dietary changes. This was a bit revolutionary for the time but when I checked some of his tips against updated health findings, he is pretty much spot-on. And we’re talking decades here. It took me a while to get from start to finish, because there is so much information to take in, but even the chapter on pets was helpful. Also, the book never pushes an agenda the way other health fads did and continue to do. The alternative medicine industry hadn’t yet become almost as harmful as the pharma industry, so the suggestions are written without a program of profit. Not bad at all.
Book Season = Year Round (nothing in excess)
July 15, 2011
Interesting, overwhelming and perhaps more anecdotal than not. He lost me entirely when he said that bodybuilders should be eating a diet comprised of 90% carbs, 10% protein & little or no fat. *snerk* Then came the credulous chapter on homeopathy. I can't recommend this, unless to someone already predisposed to believe in miracle cures. I'm certain that a lot of the information is very good, but there were so many red flags for me that I ended up not believing any of it.
June 4, 2008
I was obsessive and read this from cover to cover. Really helpful!
January 6, 2009
A worthy addition to anyone's health reference library.
September 30, 2022
This book is great in general, but sadly even the 2021 update does not reflect the current nutritional literature. Readers beware, contains infrequent but substantial errors.
December 22, 2020
This Vitamin Bible is very detailed related to vitamins and healthy eating. The author packs a lot of information in a paperback book. Dr. Mindell, Ph. D., discusses a ton of information regarding specific vitamins for specific ailments. I'm not sure if a balanced diet and plenty of vitamins can avoid major illness but, I'm sure a poor, unbalanced diet can lead to chronic problems that can have a huge impact on your quality of life.
October 11, 2019
Best ever nutrition book
I bought the original and this one in paperback and now online. It is my bible for all nutritional needs. I use it for each ailment, disease or illness and everyday life. I have recommended it to all persons. I think each person should have their own copy and maybe another to lend.
I bought the original and this one in paperback and now online. It is my bible for all nutritional needs. I use it for each ailment, disease or illness and everyday life. I have recommended it to all persons. I think each person should have their own copy and maybe another to lend.
June 1, 2019
It's stuffed with a lot of information, and it would be better if it has been made like some sort of a book that fits the pocket or something like that; otherwise than that it's not bad to read it and pickup a fact or two just not to get scammed easily when you want to buy some vitamins.
March 24, 2024
excellent information
November 21, 2019
Excellent information on vitamins and there uses
December 31, 2012
There is no way to be 'finished' with a reference book.
That said, I have a deep appreciation for the comprehensiveness of the book. It lists the vitamin or mineral form that is most usable by the body—as well as its food sources.
Why not take iron with calcium? Why should thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2) and B6 be taken in equal quantities? This is stuff your doctors just don't have time to tell you. It isn't their expertise.
The cautions and cross reference with interactions bring to my attention what prescribers might need to be involved in my choices, which is really all of my team of physicians.
I have eczema and have always been told it is related to stress. It is. I've observed that first hand. There are 11 references to eczema and underlying causes, other than stress.
Cravings? Covered to a degree. Vegetarian or vegan, got you covered.
I'm keeping this book forever—or until the next version comes out. And no, it's not in my lending library. *grin*
That said, I have a deep appreciation for the comprehensiveness of the book. It lists the vitamin or mineral form that is most usable by the body—as well as its food sources.
Why not take iron with calcium? Why should thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2) and B6 be taken in equal quantities? This is stuff your doctors just don't have time to tell you. It isn't their expertise.
The cautions and cross reference with interactions bring to my attention what prescribers might need to be involved in my choices, which is really all of my team of physicians.
I have eczema and have always been told it is related to stress. It is. I've observed that first hand. There are 11 references to eczema and underlying causes, other than stress.
Cravings? Covered to a degree. Vegetarian or vegan, got you covered.
I'm keeping this book forever—or until the next version comes out. And no, it's not in my lending library. *grin*
August 1, 2011
This book is information overload. Actually, it isn't that there is too much information, so much as it is laid out in a quirky manner. To find a basic regimen for vitamins, one has to jump about halfway into the book and it is found under a chapter title that was not obviously what I was looking for. Not being a nutritionist, I cannot vouch for the quality of the information. The general information about the vitamins and minerals themselves seems to fall within the range of broad consensus. Regarding specific vitamin plans for specific lifestyles, I have no idea.
December 2, 2019
NEW REVIEW: I Highly Recommend Reading This Book From Cover To Cover - or at least whole sections at a time as there are so many Gems that can be easily missed ..........
This is my new FAVORITE Book ! this revised edition is Brilliant ! ive been able to find everything ive been looking for so far and it's packed with information
This is my new FAVORITE Book ! this revised edition is Brilliant ! ive been able to find everything ive been looking for so far and it's packed with information
September 26, 2007
It's a book about vitamins (and minerals, amino acids, etc). It's an incredibly easy read- I read it cover to cover in about two hours. Highly reccomended if you are trying to get healthy.
September 29, 2012
A comprehensive guide. It covers a wide range of vitamins and explains each one in depth. There are also sections devoted to health issues and other relevant topics.
May 3, 2014
Generally a good reference---I used some of the information in class.
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