Prevention
and Therapy Through Balanced Nutrition.
The
selective use of micronutrients is a simple and practical method of nutritional
therapy with proven effectiveness. This handbook gives both professionals and
interested consumers a thorough understanding of the prevention and treatment
of illness through balanced nutrition. A practical color key guides you through
this handbook.
The basic
principles of micronutrition: Micronutrient
therapy concerns the treatment of illnesses with substances that are normally
present in the human body, such as vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino
acids, and essential fatty acids. In this introductory section, you learn how
to use this knowledge for enhanced health and well-being.
What is
healthy nutrition? This
section introduces the basic building blocks of balanced diet, and includes a
brief introduction to vegetarian nutrition.
The
micronutrients: In
this section, all micronutrients are presented, along with a discussion of
their functions in the body and their therapeutic benefits. The effects of
deficiencies, and their manifestations, are described in detail.
Micronutrition
through the life cycle: Micronutrient
needs do not remain constant throughout life. During pregnancy and
breastfeeding, for example, requirements are higher for many micronutrients.
The nutritional needs of children differ greatly from those of the aged. The
effect of nutrition and lifestyle on longevity is also discussed in this
chapter.
Micronutrients
in prevention and therapy: This
important section provides detailed information on the use of micronutrients in
the log-term prevention and therapy of specific conditions and diseases.
Appendix: Here you will find a variety of
additional information on drug-micronutrient interactions, nutrient-nutrient
interactions, and laboratory assessment of micronutrients status.
Michael
Zimmermann, MD is Director of Postgraduate studies a the Laboratory for Human
Nutrition, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland.
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