Book description
Your plain-English guide to the many benefits of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is in the news every day, as new tests and studies reveal
encouraging information about its power in maintaining good health and
preventing major illnesses. No longer thought to just play a role in
calcium intake and bone growth, Vitamin D has a host of other
functions in the body, playing a role in prevention of serious
diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as
boosting immunity, improving athletic performance, losing weight, and more.
This hands-on, plain-English guide is perfect for anyone looking for
helpful advice and information on the "nutrient of the decade."
- Coverage of how Vitamin D works, and how much is needed for
disease prevention
- How and where to get sufficient amounts of the right kind of
Vitamin D - from both your diet and nutritional supplements
- The best ways to maintain healthy levels of Vitamin D
If you're looking to learn more about the many benefits Vitamin D can
have on you and your family, you'll find everything you need right
here.
Alan L. Rubin, MD has been a physician in private
practice for more than 30 years. He is the author of several
bestselling health titles, including Diabetes For Dummies,
High Blood Pressure For Dummies, and Thyroid For
Dummies.
