Handbook of minerals as nutritional supplements

Chapter 1 Calcium Overview of Function Overview of Metabolism Nutritional Status Assessment Bioavailability from Foods and Supplements Typical Intakes versus Needs Current Research on Supplement Use Rickets Bone in Children and Adolescents without Rickets Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment in Adults Hyperparathyroidism Blood Pressure Blood Lipid Alterations Colon Cancer Weight Loss Toxicity Summary and Conclusions Chapter 2 Magnesium Overview of Function Overview of Metabolism Nutritional Status Assessment Bioavailability from Foods and Supplements Typical Intakes Versus Needs Current Research on Supplement Use Parenteral Pharmacological Uses Overt Hypomagnesemia (Low Serum Magnesium) Blood Pressure Serum Lipids in Non-Diabetic Subjects Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Non-Diabetic Subjects Diabetes Stress. Exercise Negative Positive Osteoporosis Prevention or Restriction Chronic Fatigue Asthma Copyright 2005 by CRC Press, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Beta-Thalassemia/Sickle Cell Anemia Kidney Stones Pregnancy: Premature/Low Birth Weight Outcomes Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Mitral Valve Prolapse Other Applications Toxicity Summary and Conclusions Chapter 3 Potassium Overview of Function Overview of Physiology Nutritional Status Assessment Bioavailability from Foods and Supplements Typical Intakes Versus Needs Current Research on Supplement Use Hypertension Kidney Stones Cramps Potassium and Exercise Performance Potassium and Stroke Risk Potassium and Osteoporosis Toxicity Summary and Conclusions Chapter 4 Iron Overview of Function Overview of Metabolism Nutritional Status Assessment Bioavailability from Foods and Supplements Typical Intakes Versus Needs Current Research on Supplement Use General Comments on Doses and Uses Treatment and Prevention of Anemia in Individuals without Other Discernable Health Problems Community Interventions for Anemia Treatment and Prevention Premature/Low Birth Weight Infants Renal Dialysis Patients Cancer Patients The Elderly Iron Deficiency without Anemia Pregnancy Cognitive and Behavioral Development Infections Copyright 2005 by CRC Press, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Exercise Performance Miscellaneous Health Problems Toxicity Summary and Conclusions Chapter 5 Zinc Overview of Function Overview of Metabolism Nutritional Status Assessment Bioavailability from Foods and Supplements Typical Intakes Versus Needs Current Research on Supplement Use Overt Deficiency Correction in Children Correction of Marginal Zinc Deficiency in Young Children Selected Breast-Fed Infants Premature Infants Immune Function Down’s Syndrome Macular Degeneration Acne Wound Healing Zinc–Carnosine and Ulcers Rheumatoid Arthritis/Crohn’s Disease Cancer Prevention Exercise Hepatitis Osteoporosis Prevention Renal Dialysis Patients Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Pregnancy Zinc Lozenges and Colds Toxicity Copper Deficiency Immunosupression Prostate Cancer Alzheimer’s Disease Summary and Conclusions Chapter 6 Copper Overview of Function Overview of Metabolism Nutritional Status Assessment Bioavailability from Foods and Supplements Copyright 2005 by CRC Press, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Typical Intakes Versus Needs Current Research on Supplement Use Toxicity Summary and Conclusions Chapter 7 Selenium Overview of Function Overview of Metabolism Nutritional Status Assessment Bioavailability from Foods and Supplements Typical Intakes Versus Needs Current Research on Supplement Use Geographical Populations with Severe Selenium Deficiency Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Arthritis Pancreatitis Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Male Infertility Pregnancy Miscarriages Mood Immune Function Asthma Ketogenic Diet in Epilepsy Patients Miscellaneous Health Problems General Antioxidant Effects Toxicity Summary and Conclusions Chapter 8 Manganese Overview of Function Overview of Metabolism Nutritional Status Assessment Bioavailability from Foods and Supplements Typical Intakes Versus Needs Current Research on Supplement Use Manganese and Epilepsy Toxicity Summary and Conclusions Chapter 9 Chromium Overview of Function Overview of Metabolism Copyright 2005 by CRC Press, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nutritional Status Assessment Bioavailability from Foods and Supplements Typical Intakes Versus Needs Current Research on Supplement Use Body Weight and Composition Alterations Improved Glucose Tolerance Beneficial Alterations in Blood Lipid Profiles Indirect Antioxidant Actions Toxicity Summary and Conclusions Chapter 10 Other Minerals Phosphorus Iodine Ultratrace Minerals Glossary Copyright 2005