Book description
Prevention and Therapy Through Balanced Nutrition!The selective use of
micronutrients is a simple and practical method of nutritional therapy
with proven effectiveness. This handbook gives both professionals and
interested consumers a thorough understanding of the prevention and
treatment of illness through balanced nutrition. A practical color key
guides you through this handbook. The basic principles of
micronutrition:Micronutrient therapy concerns the treatment of illnesses
with substances that are normally present in the human body, such as
vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, and essential fatty
acids. In this introductory section, you learn how to use this knowledge
for enhanced health and well-being. What is healthy nutrition?This
section introduces the basic building blocks of balanced diet, and
includes a brief introduction to vegetarian nutrition. The
micronutrients:In this section, all micronutrients are presented , along
with a discussion of their functions in the body and their therapeutic
benefits.. The effects of deficiencies, and their manifestations, are
described in detail. Micronutrition through the life cycle:Micronutrient
needs do not remain constant throughout life. During pregnancy and
breastfeeding, for example, requirements are higher for many
micronutrients. The nutritional needs of children differ greatly from
those of the aged. The effect of nutrition and lifestyle on longevity is
also discussed in this chapter. Micronutrients in prevention and
therapy:This important section provides detailed information on the use
of micronutrients in the log-term prevention and therapy of specific
conditions and diseases. Appendix:Here you will find a variety of
additional information on drug-micronutrient interactions,
nutrient-nutrient interactions, and laboratory assessment of
micronutrients status. Michael Zimmermann, MD is Director of
Postgraduate studies a the Laboratory for Human Nutrition, Swiss Federal
Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland.
"Thought-provoking...informative in an area of medicine that is
becoming increasingly mainstream...reader-friendly format...it expanded
my approach to treatment...recommended to physicians, residents, and
medical students." --Journal of the American Board of Family
Practice Laboratory for Human Nutrition, ETH University, Zurich,
Switzerland
