Understanding Vitamins and Minerals. Understanding Medicine

Understanding Vitamins and Minerals: The Complete Guide to Micronutrients, Their Roles, and Your HealthDid you know your body relies on over 30 essential micronutrients to think, breathe, move, and heal?In this comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide, Understanding Vitamins and Minerals demystifies the science behind these critical nutrients-what they do, how they work, and why they matter. Whether you're a curious reader, health-conscious parent, medical student, or patient managing chronic conditions, this book equips you with the tools to make informed decisions about nutrition, supplements, and wellness.
Inside, you'll discover: The difference between vitamins and minerals-and how they function as coenzymes, antioxidants, hormone regulators, and more In-depth profiles of every major and trace nutrient: their functions, dietary sources, deficiency signs, and toxicity risks Practical explanations of how micronutrients influence immunity, energy, mental health, bone strength, and skin vitality How to assess your intake and choose high-quality supplements wisely Special nutrient needs by age, gender, life stage, and health conditions Emerging research in nutrigenomics, gut microbiome, and personalized nutrition Tools and tables to help track your intake, understand symptoms, and optimize your diet naturally Written by a medical professional with experience in patient education, this book transforms complex biochemistry into real-world wisdom-making it an essential reference for your health bookshelf.
Your body runs on vitamins and minerals. Learn how to fuel it right.