Pharmanex scientists have reviewed numerous books and have selected the following as reading recommendations to help those who are interested in acquiring additional education on the benefits of vitamin, mineral and herbal supplementation.

1. The American Botanical Council. (2003). The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs. New York: Thieme International.

   "This well referenced, instructive, and clinically accurate guide provides everything you need to know about the safe and effective use of medicinal herbs. Published by the American Botanical Council (ABC), the book contains comprehensive, scientifically based information on 29 herbs and 13 proprietary herbal products. The reference is also the first of its kind to include a continuing education module for a wide variety of healthcare professionals."

   This book may be purchased at the following websites:
   http://www.thieme.com
   Price 69.95$
   http://www.herbalgram.org/default.asp?c=hcpg
   Price 69.95$

2. Higdon, J. (2003). An Evidence-Based Approach to Vitamins and Minerals Health Benefits and Intake Recommendations. Linus Pauling Institute: Thieme

   "The use of nutritional supplements in the United States is exploding, with recent estimates suggesting that over half the population uses some type of dietary aid. It's important for physicians and nutritionists to understand the health implications of these products. This new book provides a valuable review of the most current scientific information on vitamins and nutritionally relevant minerals and their roles in health and disease.

   Synthesizing an extensive amount of clinical research, the book provides a well-organized, single-volume reference on the science of optimal nutrition levels. For each micronutrient, you'll find information on function, deficiency, recommended daily allowance, disease prevention and treatment, sources, and safety issues. Every chapter has been peer-reviewed by a recognized expert in the field, and the book has been endorsed by the internationally acclaimed Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University."

   This book may be purchased at the following website:
   http://www.thieme.com/SID2066277204690/productsubpages/pubid1011734248.html?link=CAMHigdonOsu
   Price 59.00$

3. Pressman, A H. & Buff, S. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vitamins and Minerals (2nd Ed.)

   "For anyone interested in health and nutrition, this guide provides up-to-date information. It explores the functions, benefits, and risks of each essential vitamin and mineral, and gives accurate information about the hottest supplements, including antioxidants, DHEA, and melatonin. The book also points out which drugs and foods may block the body's absorption of important nutrients."

   This book may be purchased at the following website:
   http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0028639642/qid=1089845376/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/002-4343836-6777626?v=glance&s=books&n=507846
   Price 11.87$

4. McKenna, D.J., Jones, K & Hughes, K. (2002) Botanical Medicines: The Desk Reference for Major Herbal Supplements. Hawthorn Press; 2nd Edition.

   "(Haworth Herbal Press) Text provides up-to-date information on 34 of the most popular dietary supplements used in North America and Europe. Each entry includes the supplement's history and its traditional uses, botanical information, therapeutic applications, the results of studies, and more. Previous edition: c1998. Softcover, hardcover also available."

   This book may be purchased at:
   http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0789012669/qid=1090009090/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-4343836-6777626?v=glance&s=books
   Price 55.96$

5. Packer, L & Colman C. (1999). The Antioxidant Miracle. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

   "Imagine there was an easy way you could keep your heart strong, your mind sharp, and your body youthful. Imagine this program could keep you young, improve your sex life, prevent cancer and heart disease, and keep your skin supple and wrinkle-free. And perhaps best of all, imagine this was something readily available at your local drugstore or natural food store. These and other benefits are the miraculous results of antioxidants. Lester Packer is the world's foremost authority on these natural healers. In The Antioxidant Miracle, he explains for the first time exactly how you can design a practical, personalized antioxidant program for disease prevention and optimal wellness.

   The Antioxidant Miracle is the first popular book to reveal the full range of healing benefits of lipoic acid, the most versatile and powerful antioxidant and nature's secret weapon in treating heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and liver disease. This breakthrough book also unveils the astonishing strength of the antioxidant network, the combination of vitamin E, vitamin C, lipoic acid, Co Q10, and glutathione that—when taken together in the proper amounts—battles disease and aging far more aggressively than supplements taken individually.

   After an accessible explanation of the science behind antioxidants, Packer and bestselling health writer Carol Colman show you how to develop your own state-of-the-art supplement regimen designed to keep your body strong, your brain at full speed, and your antioxidant network working at its peak. They include specialized supplement programs for smokers, diabetics, people with a family history of cancer or heart disease, menopausal women, athletes, and picky eaters. You'll find out how to incorporate antioxidant-rich foods easily into your diet and develop your own plan for smooth, healthy, young looking skin. And you'll discover the benefits of "booster" antioxidants—bioflavonoids like ginkgo biloba and Pycnogenol—and others like beta carotene and selenium."

   This book can be purchased at:
   http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471353116/qid=1091730000/sr=ka-1/ref=pd_ka_1/103-4352520-3640630
   Price 11.17$

6. Carper, J. (1996). Stop Aging Now! New York: Harper-Collins Publishers.

   "In Stop Aging Now!, Jean Carper – winner of the 1995 Excellence in Journalism Award from the American Aging Association (the nation's leading group of scientists investigating the biomedical aspects of aging), nationally syndicated columnist and leading authority on health and nutrition – documents how antioxidant vitamins, minerals, herbs and food chemicals are the magic youth potions humans have been seeking for centuries.

   Based on exciting new scientific findings from leading institutions, Stop Aging Now! reveals the stunning truth: Much of what we call aging is not inevitable, but is needless and can be prevented and reversed to a startling degree by supplements and foods. Indeed, aging is often due to unsuspected deficiencies that can be readily corrected, and even people in their sixties, seventies and eighties can turn back the clock and recover their youth."

   This book may be purchased at:
   http://www.harpercollins.com
   Price 15.00$
   http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060985003/qid=1091728360/sr=ka-1/ref=pd_ka_1/103-4352520-3640630
   Price 10.50$

1. Bowman, B.A. & Russell, R.M. International Life Sciences Institutes (2002). Present Knowledge in Nutrition-8th Edition. Washington D.C: ILSI Publishing.

   "This landmark reference and text on nutrition science has been in continuous publication since 1953 and has been translated into Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Korean, and Chinese. This edition, edited by Dr. Barbara Bowman and Dr. Robert Russell, surveys current nutrient science. Research scientists, dieticians, clinical nutritionists, students, and others have come to rely on Present Knowledge in Nutrition for easily accessible dependable, up-to-date reviews on energy needs, macronutrient and micronutrient requirements, nutrition-disease correlations, nutrition needs throughout the life cycle, food compositions, and many other topics."

   Price 89.00$

2. Hendler, S.S. & Rorvik, D. (2001). PDR for Nutritional Supplements. Medical Economics/Thompson Healthcare.

   "Now healthcare professionals can have the facts at their fingertips with The PDR for Nutritional Supplements, the first comprehensive, unbiased source of solid, evidence-based information covering a full range of nutritional and dietary supplements. And in addition, a clinical research summary synthesizes all the published findings on each supplement…For the first time The PDR for Nutritional Supplements puts these facts at your fingertips, providing a comprehensive, unbiased source of solid, evidence-based information on a full range of nutritional supplements. And in addition, a clinical research summary synthesizes all the published findings on each supplement. This unique feature will become invaluable to you for day-to-day use. The PDR for Nutritional Supplements provides the most current, most reliable information to help you help your patients make more educated choices."

   This book may be purchased at:
   http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1563633647/002-4343836-6777626
   Price 59.95$

3. Sarubin, A. (2000). The Health Professional's Guide to Popular Dietary Supplements. The American Dietetic Association.

   "Nutritional reference is evidence-based with current references. Gives the provider the background needed to have a factual discussion with patients about the pros and cons of using specific dietary supplements. Quick-reference, bulleted format. Previous edition: c2000. Softcover."

   This book may be purchased at:
   http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0880911808/qid=1090009616/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-4343836-6777626?v=glance&s=books#product-details
   Price 19.50$