Dr. Richard A. Passwater's Revised, updated fact/book on cancer and its nutritional therapies.
Contributors: Passwater, Richard A.
Edition: Rev. ed.
Series: A Keats/Pivot original health book
Publisher: Keats Pub.
Published: 1983
Place of publication: New Canaan, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 266
Subjects: Cancer -- Diet therapy.; Cancer -- Nutritional aspects.
Other titles: Cancer and its nutritional therapies.
Description: Abstract: An information text for the general public provides summaries of recent research findings linking certain nutrients with cancer prevention and treatment. Topics include what a healthy body can accomplish; pollutants and cancer; common sense ways of avoiding cancer; the importance of sound nutrition; food additives and health safety; known food hazards; the evidence and application of selenium and vitamins A, C, and E in preventing and treating cancer; the role of the B-complex vitamins and of minerals; the role of nutrient supplements; the Laetrile controversy; and personal strategies for cancer prevention and control. (wz).
Notes: Bibliography: p. 255-256.
Rev. and updated ed. of: Dr. Richard A. Passwater's new fact/book on cancer and its nutritional therapies. 1978.
Includes index.