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FAQs All about Vitamins (Freqently Asked Questions)

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This is another in the FAQ series on health by noted reporter Jack Challem.

Though a short book, it has nine chapters about individual vitamins such as A, C, D, E, and K, and the B vitamins, carotenoids, vitamin-like nutrients, a glossary, and a suggested reading and resource section. It answers typical questions such as why RDA's (recommended daily allowances) may not be sufficient.

Many people spend hundreds of dollars a year on nutritional supplements. This book is less than the price of one bottle of multi-vitamins and minerals and helps you be more informed. Also a good size and price to buy for your doctor's office.

I find the book helpful especially with the question and answer format with answers appropriate to the response (e.g. "yes", "maybe", "possibly", etc.). When I read 'a genetic defect occurred millions of years ago in our evolutionary ancestors...", however, it made me doubt other information he's given. Evolution is a only theory. So, when the writer states something as a fact, I'd prefer him to stick to the facts. Otherwise, it makes me doubt his objectivity overall. All things considered, though, I'm enthused by the book.