Almost 75 percent of your health and life expectancy is based on lifestyle, environment and nutrition. Yet even if you follow a healthy diet you are probably not getting all the nutrients you need to prevent disease. Why? There are many reasons ranging from the mineral-depleted soils in which our foods are grown to medications that rob the body of various vitamins and minerals. What is the answer?

What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and More was written for everyone who wants to optimize their health through diet and nutritional supplements. Author Dr. Pamela Smith explains how medications, lifestyle and other factors determine which nutrients are right for you and how nutrient deficiencies can lead to chronic disease. She provides all the information you need to create your own personalized nutritional program.

Whether you are trying to overcome a medical condition or you simply want to maintain good health, this book can help you make the best choices about your diet and your supplement program.