The Supplement Pyramid: How to Build Your Personalized Nutritional Regimen
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.
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Book details
- Author
- Michael Smith
- Imprint
- Basic Health Publications, Inc., an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Health & Fitness › Diet & Nutrition › Nutrition
Health & Fitness › Diet & Nutrition › Diets - Topics
- nutritional supplements · vitamins and minerals · dietary planning · holistic health · natural remedies · nutritional deficiencies
- ISBN-13
- 9781591203735 (Paperback)9781591203834 (Hardcover)
About the author
MICHAEL A. SMITH, M.D., is a physician and health educator who earned his medical doctorate from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is the author of The Supplement Pyramid: How to Build Your Personalized Nutritional Regimen.
Smith completed an internship in internal medicine at the University of Utah and a residency in radiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He served as senior health scientist and later Director of Education and Spokesperson for Life Extension, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based organization.
When not writing, Smith draws on more than two decades in medicine, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals as an educator and consultant. His work in the dietary supplement industry has included hosting health-focused podcasts and contributing to numerous industry publications.