Minerals, Supplements, & Vitamins: The Essential Guide

by H. Winter Griffith, Cynthia Thomson

More than half of the U.S. adult population uses dietary supplements. Now, with this book making the safe and correct choice is easier than ever. 14 vitamins, 22 minerals, 10 amino acids and nucleic acids and 26 of the most popular food supplements are listed in chart form, with the following -Alternate names, if any -Basic information -Natural sources -Benefits -Possible additional benefits -Deficiency symptoms -Usage information -Warnings and precautions -Toxicity/overdose -Adverse reactions, side effects -Interaction with other substances -Lab tests to detect deficiencies

Genres: Health, Reference

208 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1987

About the author

Dr. Henry Winter Griffith (1926–1993) was an American physician who authored 27 popular medical books. His most famous books of all include The Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness, and Surgery and Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs. Multiple editions have been published, even following Dr. Griffith's death, and these books are the basis for the health library on the popular web site MDadvice.com. Dr. Griffith's books have been renowned as easy for patients to read and understand.

Griffith was a graduate of Emory University medical school. He ran a family medical practice for 20 years, and taught at Florida State University and University of Arizona College of Medicine.

During his lifetime, Dr. Griffith suffered many health problems of his own, including heart disease and cancer. He underwent many treatments, including a heart transplant. He died in 1993 at the age of 67 from bone cancer.

An award, known as the H. Winter Griffith Award, is offered in recognition of an individual's or organization's contribution in patient education materials. It was created in 1990, and includes a $500 prize and a $300 stipend for its recipient.

Reviews

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an excellent reference! It provides clear definitions of minerals and vitamins and includes a synopsis of all the vitamins and minerals (tells natural sources, types of synthetic sources, RDA/DRI, benefits, side effects, signs of overdose, signs of deficiency, etc.). It also has a checklist for safe usage and a glossary. I love stuff like this--great resource!

[Ann]

Complete Guide to Vitamins by H. Griffith @ 1988 ISBN: 1555610064, SHS, 3/2002
Complete Guide to Vitamins by H. Griffith @ 1988 ISBN: 1555610064, , LBS, 4/2014
Two copies!!!

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a reference book. Like a dictionary or encyclopedia. Not what I was expecting, but it does very well what it's meant to do.