Zimmermann, Michael,  M.D. <br/><br/>
Burgerstein's handbook of nutrition  micronutrients in the prevention and therapy of disease /  [[Book] :] 
 Handbook of nutrition.  Micronutrients in the prevention and therapy of disease. 
Michael Zimmermann. 
 - Stuttgart, Germany ;  New York :  Thieme,  2001. 
 - ix, 270 p. :  col. ill. ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>1. The basic principles of micronutriton. The role of micronutrients in prevention and therapy ; Mechanism of action ; Variability in micronutrient requirements among individuals ; Safety -- 2. Micronutrients in foods. Micronutrients in the diets of industrialized countries ; The difference between the diet of our distant ancestors and our diet today ; Food sources of micronutrients ; Vegetable diets -- 3. The micronutrients. Vitamins ; Minerals and trace elements ; Fats and fat-related compounds ; Amino acids ; Antioxidants and free radicals -- 4. Micronutrition through the life cycle. Planning a pregnancy ; Pregnancy ; Breastfeeding and infancy ; Childhood and adolescence ; Aging and longevity -- 5. Micronutrients as prevention and therapy. Skin care ; Eye and ear care ; Oral health ; Digestive disorders ; Obesity ; Cardiovascular disease ; Disorders of blood sugar regulation ; Anemia ; Musculoskeletal disorders ; Infectious diseases ; Cancer ; Allergic disorders ; Insomnia ; Nervous system disorders I ; Nervous system disorders II ; Psychiatric disorders ; Women's health ; Urinary tract disorders ; Stress and fatique ; Infertility ; Cigarette smoking ; Heavy alcohol consumption ; Exposure to heavy meteals ; Exercise and sport -- Appendix. Drug-micronutrient interactions ; Nutrient-nutrient interactions ; Laboratory diagnosis of micronutrient status. 
<br/><br/> All Ages. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>3131279516 1588900622 (Americas) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2001041466 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>101120188  DNLM 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Dietary supplements.<br/>Trace elements in nutrition.<br/>Vitamins in human nutrition.<br/>Amino acids in human nutrition.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RM258.5 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>612.2 
<br/><br/><label>National Agricultural Library Call No.: </label>RA784  / .Z56 2001 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>QU 130.5  / ZH 2002 B-013