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

by Michael T. Murray

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

• 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.

Genres: Nutrition, Health, Reference, Medical

576 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1996

About the author

Dr. Murray is one of the world’s leading authorities on natural medicine. He has published over 30 books featuring natural approaches to health. His research into the health benefits of proper nutrition is the foundation for a best-selling line of dietary supplements from Natural Factors, where he is Director of Product Development. He is a graduate, former faculty member, and serves on the Board of Regents of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington.

Reviews

[Jodi · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a mixed bag. Some of the information is good, some is incorrect and wrong and some is quite outdated.

Examples of good bits:

* good information is given on carnitine, manganese, betaine HCl, vitamin B1 and the different B12 types

Examples of incorrect bits:

* A diet should never be made up of more than 30% fat by calories
* 500 mcg is the maximum dose for iodine
* Fluoride in water is discussed as beneficial (!)
* Warnings are given about the 'dangers' of saturated fat

Examples of outdated bits:

* 400 IU is listed as a high dose of vitamin D
* A high carb diet is recommended for hypoglycaemia
* Some vitamin dosages given are very low, eg. 5 mg of vitamin B2 daily and 500 mg of vitamin C daily fro pregnant women
* Despite coconut oil being very high in MCTs it is stated that there are no significant food sources of MCTs

Because some of the information in this book is so problematic, this book cannot be recommended, even though some parts of it are quite good. This was probably an okay book in 1996 when it was first published but far better choices today are books by Abram Hoffer MD, Nora Gedgaudes, Dr Sherry Rogers and others.

Jodi Bassett, The Hummingbirds' Foundation for M.E. (HFME)

[Brandi Ethridge · Rating 3 out of 5]

Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements

Type of Reference: Encyclopedia

Call Number: Ref 612.3

APA Citation:
Murray, M.T. (1996). Encyclopedia of nutritional supplements. New York, NY: Crown

Publishing Group.

Description: In the Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements, physician Michael Murray provides readers with information on various supplements. Each chapter in this resource profiles major vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and much more. This book also covers topics such as deficiency signs and symptoms and recommended dietary allowances. Cost of this book is approximately $17.00.