The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia [Paperback]

Sheldon Saul Hendler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 1991

In this comprehensive book, Dr. Sheldon Saul Hendler has compiled the most complete, authoritative, and up-to-date guide to nutritional supplements ever published. Ranging from Vitamin A to Zinc, from fish oil to ginseng, more than 200 entries for vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs, and other dietary supplements:

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This is not just another vitamin and mineral guide; it is a comprehensive volume that also describes and evaluates acids, lipids and their derivatives, herbs, and other nutritional supplements on which there is little information for laypersons. Well organized and logically arranged, the book is divided into three parts. There is a brief introduction to "micronutrition" (the study of the health-giving components of food); an extensive encyclopedic section that provides a complete analysis of 160 supplements; and a listing of specific supplement formulas recommended for different needs. Hendler's information is objective and well documented; his book is similar to but more thorough than Dominick Bosco's The People's Guide to Vitamins and Minerals (LJ 6/15/80; 1989. rev. ed.). Hendler is the author of The Oxygen Breakthrough (LJ 4/15/89). His latest book is essential for all public libraries.
-Linda Chopra, Cleveland Heights-University Heights P.L., Ohio
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Joe Graedon author of The People's Pharmacy By far the best book on vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs that I have ever read. -- Review

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Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (August 15, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 067174092X
• ISBN-13: 978-0671740924
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,085,334 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, August 18, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia (Paperback)

This book was an excellent resource for me to decipher between the hype and the scientific data on nutritional supplements. This information held a lot of credibility for me because Sheldon Saul Hendler is an M.D. and a Ph.D. I used the information in his book and mapped out a nutritional supplemental program. It worked!! I felt more energetic and healthy. I researched this book on Amazon.Com hoping that Dr. Hendler had updated the information because so much has changed since the book was written in 1991. So, Dr. Hendler, if you happen to read this, I hope you are updating your book as I would love to read about the latest research on nutritional supplements.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NBAF 'another must have book', August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia (Paperback)

This is another must have book. First the author has nothing to 'do' with fitness or bodybuilding so you get the straight scoop. The book is easy to understand and goes into great detail. Vitamins and Minerals are covered PLUS most supplements. Want real information, get this book. NBAF 'very best'. (Hope for a update!)

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars results, December 2, 1999

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melanie (Denver, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia (Paperback)

I tried to get pregnant for 2 years, without success. I purchased Hendler's book and made a list of what vitamins and minerals my husband and I could take to help with fertility. After 2 months on the vitamins, I was pregnant! I have also used other formulas of Hindler's, and they really work! It's also nice that he gives daily recommendations for what you want to accomplish.