Nutritional Influences on Illness: A Sourcebook of Clinical Research [Paperback]

Melvyn R. Werbach (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0961855053 | ISBN-13: 978-0961855055 | Publication Date: January 1996 | Edition: 2

University of California, Los Angeles. Second edition of a clinical research summary of available data of nutritional medicine, for clinicians. Previous edition 1993. Discusses basic dietary factors, vitamins, minerals, food sensitivities, and more. Softcover.

Editorial Reviews

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"If someone [took] away my library of nutritional reference books, and [allowed] me one to keep, this would be it." -- Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients (USA)

"If you liked Melvyn Werbach’s first edition Nutritional Influences on Illness, you will like his new book even more." -- Journal of Applied Nutrition (USA)

"NUTRITIONAL INFLUENCES ON ILLNESS presents overwhelming evidence regarding the clinical application of nutrients and to prevent and relieve common ailments." -- International Clinical Nutrition Review (Australia)

"Werbach has compiled an encyclopedic reference work of exceptional value and precision suitable for physicians and laypeople alike." -- East-West (USA)

"[This book] can provide a strong scientific basis for considering nutritional interventions - and discussing them with your physician." -- Medical Self-Care (USA) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From the Publisher

Ever since its initial publication in 1987, Nutritional Influences on Illness has received numerous accolades for its unique organization which makes it possible for readers to quickly become familiar with the scientific literature relating diet and nutritional supplements to the development and course of illness. (If you are interested in mental disorders, you will also wish to purchase its companion volume, Nutritional Influences on Mental Illness.)

The book is written in the language of the health practitioner, but is quite understandable to most non-medical readers.

This is a book for anyone wanting to know how diet and nutrients can affect the development and progress of most physical illnesses. You will find yourself referring to it often. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 700 pages
• Publisher: Third Line Press; 2 edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961855053
• ISBN-13: 978-0961855055
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully informative and resourceful, April 30, 1998

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Pat Hess [e-mail] (AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nutritional Influences on Illness: A Sourcebook of Clinical Research (Paperback)

With so many people today taking a variety of supplements, this book is an indespensable reference. Has cut my research time considerably. Part 1, Illnesses and the effects of nutrients, is a brief summary of the scientific evidence of a particular supplement. It has chapters on Common Nutritional Deficiencies, Dangers of Nutritional Supplementation, Laboratory Methods for Nutritional Evaluation, Syndromes Due to Abnormal Tissue Nutrient Levels, Nutrient Bioavailability and Interactions. This is a must buy book for anyone that is involved in prevention of diseases.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nutritional Influences on Illness: A Sourcebook of Clinical, July 12, 2001

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Roberta M Thorpe (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nutritional Influences on Illness: A Sourcebook of Clinical Research (Paperback)

I have had the good fortune to be in possession of the first and second editions of this valuable infiormation on the necessry part nutrition plays in good health and good fortune. As an RN of days gone by I was happy to share this information with every health care professional I contacted. Werbach opened the door which brought REAL attention to the importance of GOOD NUTRITION. Thank you for asking....

Sincerely, Roberta M Thorpe

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointed, February 12, 2008

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This review is from: Nutritional Influences on Illness: A Sourcebook of Clinical Research (Paperback)

The book is like cliff notes, and if you do not know everything then you have to find the referenced items. I am not a doc and would prefer to have things written out for me. The info was good, but I had to dig a lot further for it.