{"product_id":"vitamin-d-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9780470891759","title":"Vitamin D For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470891759","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eVitamin D For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlan L. Rubin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470891759, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 7 June 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.431 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour plain-English guide to the many benefits of Vitamin D\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eVitamin D is in the news every day, as new tests and studies reveal encouraging information about its power in maintaining good health and preventing major illnesses. No longer thought to just play a role in calcium intake and bone growth, Vitamin D has a host of other functions in the body, playing a role in prevention of serious diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as boosting immunity, improving athletic performance, losing weight, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis hands-on, plain-English guide is perfect for anyone looking for helpful advice and information on the \"nutrient of the decade.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of how Vitamin D works, and how much is needed for disease prevention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow and where to get sufficient amounts of the right kind of Vitamin D – from both your diet and nutritional supplements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best ways to maintain healthy levels of Vitamin D\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to learn more about the many benefits Vitamin D can have on you and your family, you'll find everything you need right here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Life History of Vitamin D 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Essentials of Vitamin D 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Finding Out If You Have Enough Vitamin D 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Considering Calcium 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Key Roles of Vitamin D 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Facilitating Bone Growth and Strength 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Protecting the Immune System 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Preventing Cancer .99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Safeguarding Your Heart 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Avoiding Diabetes and Related Conditions 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Looking at Other Possible Functions of Vitamin D 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Furthering Science’s Knowledge of Vitamin D 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Getting Enough 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Getting Vitamin D from the Sun 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Getting Vitamin D from Food 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Getting Vitamin D from Supplements 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Appreciating Special Needs in Pregnant Women and the Elderly 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten Myths Regarding Vitamin D 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Possible New Functions of Vitamin D 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 255\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Medicine: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Medicine: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Medicine:%20general%20issues%20%5BMB%5D%22\"\u003eMB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52462996717848,"sku":"9780470891759","price":11.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470891759.jpg?v=1785544654","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/vitamin-d-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9780470891759","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}