With more than 300,000 copies in print, "The Real Vitamin & Mineral Book" is a trusted resource for people seeking to make sense of the plethora of information about nutritional supplements. Now in its fourth edition, this book provides up-to-date scientific validation for the use of dietary supplementation in both the treatment and prevention of disease and for overall optimum health - the very facts that are not made available to consumers when they purchase supplements. In this fully revised and updated fourth edition, readers will find: complete usage and dosage recommendations for the twenty-eight basic vitamins and minerals that every person needs to promote health and to slow ageing; advanced recommendations for special conditions that may require additional supplementation; and quick-reference charts and tables for easily updating supplement regimens. With clear, understandable explanations, the most current scientifically documented nutrient guidelines, and easy-to-follow charts, "The Real Vitamin & Mineral Book" is concise and to the point - the only resource readers will need.