The Supplement Pyramid: How to Build Your Personalized Nutritional Regimen

by Michael A. Smith M.D., Sara Lovelady (With), Suzanne Somers (Foreword by)

Overview

One of the most common questions Dr Michael A. Smith hears from people is: 'I eat a pretty healthy diet. Do I really need to take supplements?' His answer is always a resounding 'Yes!' And there is a very good reason. In this book, Dr Smith covers the many reasons why even the healthiest diets fall short in terms of supplying the optimal amount of nutrients we need not just to survive, but, also, to thrive. However, with such a staggering amount of choices on the market, it's easy to become overwhelmed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591203735
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	03/15/2014
Pages:	322
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Michael A. Smith, M.D., Senior health scientist and online personality for Life Extension, the world's leading organization dedicated to extending the healthy human life span.

SUZANNE SOMERS is the author of eleven books, including the New York Times bestsellers Keeping Secrets; Suzanne Somers' Eat Great, Lose Weight; Suzanne Somers' Get Skinny on Fabulous Food; Suzanne Somers' Eat, Cheat, and Melt the Fat Away; and Suzanne Somers' Fast and Easy. The former star of the hit television programs Three's Company and Step by Step, Suzanne is one of the most respected and trusted brand names in the world, representing cosmetics and skin care products, apparel, jewelry, a computerized facial fitness system, fitness products, and an extensive food line. She received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from National Universityand is a highly sought-after commencement speaker.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Foreword Suzanne Somers ix

1 Why Take Nutritional Supplements? 1

2 The Supplement Pyramid Overview 27

3 Choosing High-Quality Supplements 35

4 The Foundation Level 51

5 The Personalization Level 73

6 The Optimization Level 139

7 Disease Supplement Pyramids 147

8 Personalized Supplement Pyramid Case Studies 219

9 Your Own Personalized Supplement Pyramid 235

Conclusion 237

Appendices

A Recommended Nutritional Supplement Companies 239

B Recommended Nutrients 245

Endnotes 271

Index 311

About the Author 323