TITLE

Vitamins and beyond

AUTHOR(S)

McCord, Holly; Walsh, Therese

PUB. DATE

November 1994

SOURCE

Prevention;Nov94, Vol. 46 Issue 11, p74

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Offers a complete guide to dietary supplements. Who needs supplements; The effects of chronic nutrient shortfalls; What a balanced multiple-vitamin-mineral supplement should contain; Aspirin, fish oil, garlic and other supplements. INSETS: What's missing in women's formulas, by H.M.;Ask your pharmacist (interactions with prescriptions);It's a blitz! (Calcium Almond Blitz bar);User's manual for multis

ACCESSION #

9411227528

Tags: DIETARY supplements

 

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