The vitamin C connection

Text for the general public summarizes and discusses facts and falacies concerning vitamin C and vitamin C supplements, based on published scientific reports. The role of vitamin C is discussed in a variety of areas: disease prevention (the "common cold", cardiovascular disease, cancer, to...

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Main Authors Cheraskin, Emanuel, Ringsdorf, W. Marshall, Sisley, Emily L
Format Book
LanguageEnglish
Published New York (USA) Harper and Row 1983
Edition1st ed
Subjects
ACIDE ASCORBIQUE
ACIDO ASCORBICO
BESOIN NUTRITIONNEL
NECESIDADES DE NUTRIENTES
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Summary:Text for the general public summarizes and discusses facts and falacies concerning vitamin C and vitamin C supplements, based on published scientific reports. The role of vitamin C is discussed in a variety of areas: disease prevention (the "common cold", cardiovascular disease, cancer, tooth decay); therapy (glaucoma, skin rashes, pain, wound healing, bone growth, mental stress); and health promotion (enhances energy and nutritional status). Other topics include recommended daily allowances, vitamin C supplementation, and the requirements for other nutrients. Tabular data and personal assessment quizzes are included throughout the text. An extensive bibliography is appended. (wz)
Bibliography:873914988
S30
00-603-80241
ISBN:0060380241
9780060380243