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Acetylcholine, 41
Acetyl L-carnitine, 179–80, 182
Addictions, 12–17, 16, 17, 164
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP), 202, 412
Adrenal gland and hormones, 176, 354
Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), 92, 255–56, 256, 259–60
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), 253–55. See also Macular degeneration
Aging, 18–26, 27. See also Menopause; Wrinkles
Alcohol use and abuse, 13, 15, 28, 29, 31, 164. See also Addictions
Allimax, 110
Alpha lipoic acid. See Lipoic acid
Alzheimer’s disease, 38–42, 42, 43, 266
AMD, 253–55. See also Macular degeneration
Amino acids
as protein building blocks, 13–14
in treating
fatty liver disease, 164–65, 166
inflammatory bowel disease, 242
Antacids, 155
Anti-inflammatories, 396, 398, 398
Antioxidants
sources of, 265
in treating
Alzheimer’s disease, 40
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, 63, 65
celiac disease, 101
gluten sensitivity, 101
mental health issues, 279–80, 283
Parkinson’s disease, 309–10, 311
prediabetes, 314
Arachidonic acid, 193
AREDS, 92, 255–56, 256, 259–60
Aspirin, 229
Astaxanthin, 110, 114, 346, 346
Atamet, 307
ATP, 202, 412
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 59–64, 64, 65
Bananas and conception of male child, 235
Beta-carotene
sources of, 334
in treating
celiac disease, 106
gluten sensitivity, 106
macular degeneration, 258, 261
Bilberry extract, 257
Bile, 184
Bioflavonoids in treating
macular degeneration, 251, 261
menopausal symptoms, 271–72, 273
Biotin
in treating
celiac disease, 106
gluten sensitivity, 106
Bipolar disorder, 281
Birth control pills, 180
Birth defects, 321
Blood pressure, 216–17
Blood sugar levels, 62, 73, 125, 131–33, 354
Blueberries, 263–64
BMD, 245
Bone mineral density (BMD), 245
Boron in treating
Brain, 39–40
Branched-chain amino acids in treating toxin exposure, 381, 384
Brazil nuts, 9
Bromine, 177
B vitamins. See also specific type
Daily Value for, 127
in treating
Alzheimer’s disease, 40–41, 43
celiac disease, 101–2
chronic fatigue syndrome, 180, 182
erectile dysfunction, 147, 148
gluten sensitivity, 101–2
inflammatory bowel disease, 243, 246
Caffeine, 331
Calcium
deficiencies, 326
immune system and, 295
kidney stones and excess, 54
magnesium and, 15, 54, 250, 322, 356, 364
sources of, 23
in treating
chronic fatigue syndrome, 182
fibromyalgia, 182
inflammatory bowel disease, 243, 246
premenstrual syndrome, 325–26, 328
Carotenoids
in treating
glare sensitivity, 188–89, 189
macular degeneration, 257–58, 261
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), 88–90, 90
C-diff infection, 240
Celiac disease, 96–105, 105, 106–7
Chocolate Study, 4
Cholesterol levels, 146, 223–31, 223, 232, 264
Choline, 106
Chromium
safety issues, 137–38
sources, 137
in treating
Chromium picolinate, 384–85, 386
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), 159, 174–83, 181, 182–83
Cirrhosis, 161–62, 163, 164–65, 165, 166
Clindamycin, 10
Clostridium difficile (c-diff) infection, 240
Cloudy lenses, 92–93
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
deficiencies, 370
sources of, 202
in treating
chronic fatigue syndrome, 180, 182
Parkinson’s disease, 307–8, 311
Cognitive dysfunction. See Alzheimer’s disease; Memory problems
Colds, 95, 108–15, 113, 114–15, 345–46
Constipation, 119–22, 122, 125, 308–9, 388
Copper
superoxide dismutase and, 258
in treating
fibroids, 173
macular degeneration, 258, 261
wrinkles, 391
zinc and, 46–47, 178, 200, 352
Cortisol, 62
Cranberry juice, 385–86
Cysteine, 349
Cytochromes, 412
Dementia. See Alzheimer’s disease; Memory problems
Depression, 123–30, 130, 326–27, 342
DHA, 35, 42, 47, 67, 102, 219, 230, 234, 238, 281, 287, 357, 371
Diabetes, 131–41, 132, 141, 164
Diastolic blood pressure, 217
Diet. See also specific nutrient and food
aging effects and, 19
carbohydrate, 241
fall prevention and, 150
fetus and, 320
fish, 383
gluten-free, 337–38
minerals versus food and, ix-x, 182–83
surgery and, 362–63
vegetarian, 319
vitamins versus food and, ix-x, 182–83
Dietary fats. See also Omega-3 fatty acids
diabetes and, 136
hydrogenated vegetable oils, 7, 338
omega-6 fatty acids, 9, 35, 47, 143, 280, 331
Parkinson’s disease and, 309
vitamin B12 and, 436
Digestive aids, 154–55
DNA, 20
Dopamine, 307
Down syndrome, 321
Dr. McLananah’s Super Green Drink, 364
Drug addiction, 16. See also Addictions
Drugs, viii. See also specific type
Eicosapentaenoic acid. See EPA
Endometriosis, 167–72, 171, 173
Energy-boosting nutrients, 179
EPA, 35, 42, 47, 67, 102, 128, 219, 230, 234, 238, 281, 287, 357, 371
Epithelial cells, 197
Erectile dysfunction (ED), 145–48, 148
Essential fatty acids
in fish oil, 73
in treating
chronic fatigue syndrome, 179, 182
premenstrual syndrome, 326, 328
Estrogen, 269
Evening primrose oil, 326, 328
Fatigue, 153–59, 155, 160, 327
Fatty liver disease, 161–62, 163, 164–65, 165, 166
Fiber
in treating
weight problems, 380–81
Fibroblasts, 24
Fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), 159, 174–83, 181, 182–83
Fingernails, brittle, 76–77, 77
Fish diet, 390
Fish oil
breastfeeding and, 72–73
essential fatty acids in, 73
in treating
acne, 9
addictions, 16–17
aging effects, 26
allergies, 35
Alzheimer’s disease, 42
arthritis, 47
asthma, 55–56
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, 63–64
back pain, 67
bipolar disorder, 281
cancer, 86
chronic fatigue syndrome, 179
fibromyalgia, 179
inflammatory bowel disease, 244
macular degeneration, 259
menstrual cramps, 276
neck pain, 67
prediabetes, 313
5-HTP (5-hydroxytrypotophan) in treating
chronic fatigue syndrome, 176, 182
Flu, 95, 108–15, 113, 114–15, 346
Fluoxetine, 128
Folate. See also Folic acid
Daily Value for, 127
pregnancy and, 321
Recommended Dietary Allowance for, 296
in treating
high blood pressure, 219–20, 222
Folic acid. See also Folate
pregnancy and, 321
in treating
celiac disease, 106
chronic fatigue syndrome, 178, 182
diabetes, 137
gluten sensitivity, 106
inflammatory bowel disease, 243, 246
Food allergies, 30–33, 52, 98, 153–54, 293–94. See also Allergies
Free radicals, 20, 81, 92, 212–13, 254, 279, 309–10, 363
Fruits, 331. See also specific type
Gambling addiction, 16. See also Addictions
Gamma-aminobutyric acid, 249–50, 356–57, 360
Gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), 47, 49, 326
Glare sensitivity, 188–89, 189
Glucose, 131
Glutamine in treating celiac disease/gluten sensitivity, 105
Glutathione, 196
Gluten sensitivity, 96–105, 105, 106–7, 337–38
Goiter, 370
Grape seed extract, 34, 37, 257
HDL cholesterol, 223
Headache-diminishing drink, 287, 288
Hearing loss, 376
Heart disease, 200–208, 208, 209
Heme iron, 236
Herpes simplex 1 and 2 virus, 116
High blood pressure, 216–21, 220, 221, 222
High cholesterol, 223–31, 223, 232, 264
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, 223
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS), 7, 125–26, 163
HIV, 355
Homocysteine, 22, 147, 310, 369
Hormones. See also specific type
acne and, 5
chronic fatigue syndrome and, 176–77
fibroids and, 168
fibromyalgia and, 176–77
Huperzine A, 41, 43, 266–67, 267
Hydrogenated vegetable oils, 7, 338
Hypertension, 216–21, 220, 221, 222
Hyperthyroidism, 367. See also Thyroid problems
Hypothyroidism, 367, 373. See also Thyroid problems
Immune system, 30–31, 192, 295, 336–37
Infection, 178, 193, 345. See also Sinusitis; Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Inflammation. See also Arthritis; Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
acne and, 6–8
allergies and, 31
fibroids and, 168
gum disease and, 192–93
oxidation and, 9
of prostate gland, 330
psoriasis and, 338–39
sinusitis and, 345
sweets and, 208
vitamin D and, 245
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), 239–47, 242, 246–47
Inositol, 106
Interferon therapy, 214
Interval therapy, 251
Iodine
deficiencies, 177
sources of, 370
in treating
chronic fatigue syndrome, 177, 182
Iron
Parkinson’s disease and, 311
in treating
addictions, 14
inflammatory bowel disease, 244, 246
Keratinocytes, 340–41
Kidney stones, 54
Krebs cycle, 156–57
L-arginine, 147–48, 148, 236, 238
L-carnitine in treating
gluten sensitivity, 102–3, 106
Legumes, 269
Lenses, cloudy, 92–93
Lifestyle choices, 39–40, 248–49. See also Diet
Light box, 342
Lipoic acid in treating
Alzheimer’s disease, 41–42, 43
multiple sclerosis, 294–95, 299
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, 146, 223
Lutein, 39, 94, 188–89, 188, 257–58
Lycopene, 39, 195, 199, 258, 333, 335
Macular degeneration, 253–60, 261
Magnesium
calcium and, 15, 54, 250, 322, 356, 364
deficiencies, 376, 415
Recommended Dietary Allowance for, 138
Reference Daily Intake for, 186
in treating
chronic fatigue syndrome, 180, 182
heart disease, 201, 204–5, 209
premenstrual syndrome, 326, 328
Manganese, 103, 106, 258–59, 261
Meat, red, 331–32
Melatonin, 14
Memory problems, 38, 262–67, 266, 267
Mental health issues, 278–82, 282, 283. See also specific type
Metabolic cardiology, 200–201
Metabolic syndrome, 164, 312–17, 316, 317
Micronutrients, 19–21
Milk of Magnesia, 121
Milk thistle, 164, 166, 212, 215
Minerals. See also specific type
cancer and, 80–81
caution about, viii-ix
children and, xi
diet and food versus, ix-x
experts on, xi-xii
importance of, vi
Recommended Dietary Allowances and, vi-vii
in topical products, 390
Mitochondrial damage, 19–20
Moisturizers, 394
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), 284
MSG, 284
Mucous membrane, 345
Multiple sclerosis (MS), 290–98, 297, 299
Multivitamins, 14–15, 22, 24, 93, 319–20, 382
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in treating
NAFLD, 163
National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES), 187, 280
Natural healing, xii. See also specific nutrient
Natural kill (NK) cells, 78
Naturopaths, xi-xii
Neural tube defects, 321
Neurotransmitters, 13–15, 41, 178, 354, 367
Niacin
in treating
celiac disease, 107
gluten sensitivity, 107
wrinkles, 390
NK cells, 78
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), 163
Nonheme iron, 236
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), 67
Nurses’ Health Study II, 325
Nutrition. See Diet; specific nutrient and food
Nutritional counseling, 81, 82, 83–84
OA, 44, 47. See also Arthritis
Obesity, 164
Olfactory problems, 348–52, 352
Omega-3 fatty acids
in treating
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, 63–64, 65
inflammatory bowel disease, 244, 246
macular degeneration, 259, 261
mental health issues, 280–82, 283
multiple sclerosis, 292, 295–96, 299
weight problems, 392
wrinkles, 389
Omega-6 fatty acids, 9, 35, 47, 143, 280, 331
Osteoarthritis (OA), 44, 47. See also Arthritis
Osteoblasts, 301
Osteoporosis, 10, 151, 197, 300–304, 305, 321
Oxidation, 9
Pantothenic acid
in treating
celiac disease, 107
chronic fatigue syndrome, 177, 183
gluten sensitivity, 107
Parkinson’s disease, 306–11, 311
Perimenopause, 268–69
Periodic limb movements during sleep (PLMS), 250
Periodontal disease, 190–98, 191, 199
Pharmaceuticals, viii. See also specific type
Phosphatidylcholine
in treating
heart disease, 407
Phytonutrients, 39–40, 63, 382, 384
PLMS, 250
Potassium and conception of male child, 235
Prediabetes, 164, 312–17, 316, 317
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), 268, 324–27, 328
Probiotics
in treating
Prostate problems, 329–35, 334, 335
Prostatitis, 330
Protein
amino acids as building blocks of, 13–14
daily requirement of, 14
neurotransmitters, 13–14
Parkinson’s disease and, 309
pregnancy and, 319–20
in treating
depression, 124–26
inflammatory bowel disease, 242
in vegetarian diet, 319
Prozac, 128
Pyridoxine. See Vitamin B6
Q10. See Coenzyme Q10
Quercetin
bromelain and, 34
in treating
celiac disease, 104
gluten sensitivity, 104
menopausal symptoms, 272
vitamin C and, 36
RA, 44–45, 47. See also Arthritis
Red meat, 331–32
Red yeast rice, 225–26
Restless leg syndrome (RLS), 250
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), 44–45, 47. See also Arthritis
Riboflavin
in treating
celiac disease, 107
gluten sensitivity, 107
Rickets, 25
RLS, 250
Rutin, 170, 173, 194, 199, 272
S-adenosylmethionine (SAM-e), 129, 130
Salt, 221
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), 342–43, 343
Seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, 35
Sebum, 5
Selenium
glutathione and, 196
sources of, 9
in treating
cancer, 87
chronic fatigue syndrome, 177–78, 183
HIV, 425
macular degeneration, 259, 261
Serotonin, 14, 251, 326, 358, 389–90
Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), 124
Sinemet, 307
Sleep, 176
SOD, 258
Sodium, 221
Spices, 332
SSRIs, 124
Stevia, 181
Sun exposure
dark skin and, 25
multiple sclerosis and, 292–93
psoriasis and, 341
Sunglasses, 188
Sunscreen, 387
Superoxide dismutase (SOD), 258
Supplements. See Minerals; Vitamins; specific type
Surgery, 361–65, 364, 365, 366
Sweets, avoiding, 208
Systolic blood pressure, 217
Tai chi, 149
Taurine, 186–87, 187, 358, 360
T cells, 295
Tension headaches, 284. See also Headaches
Thiamin
in treating
celiac disease, 107
gluten sensitivity, 107
Thyroid cancer, 370
Thyroid hormones, 176–78, 367, 370
Thyroid problems, 367–73, 372, 374
Triage theory, 20–21
Tryptophan
sources of, 251
in treating
addictions, 14
premenstrual syndrome, 326–27, 328
Type 1 diabetes, 133
Type 2 diabetes, 132, 133, 164
Urinary tract infections (UTIs), 378–79, 379
Valium, 356
Vegetables, 331. See also specific type
Vegetarian diet, 319
Viagra, 148
Viruses, 95, 108–15, 113, 114–15
Vitamin A
injections, 351
osteoporosis and, 10
topical, 397
in treating
celiac disease, 107
gluten sensitivity, 107
inflammatory bowel disease, 245, 246
osteoporosis, 302
Vitamin B1. See Thiamin
Vitamin B2. See Riboflavin
Vitamin B3. See Niacin
Vitamin B5. See Pantothenic acid
in treating
anxiety, 355
carpal tunnel syndrome, 89–90, 90
celiac disease, 107
gluten sensitivity, 107
premenstrual syndrome, 327, 328
stress, 355
weight problems, 382–83
Vitamin B12
Daily Value of, 127
deficiencies, 296
in treating
Alzheimer’s disease, 40–41
celiac disease, 107
chronic fatigue syndrome, 181, 183
gluten sensitivity, 107
Vitamin C
flu, 95
quercetin and, 36
topical, 390
in treating
celiac disease, 107
chronic fatigue syndrome, 178, 183
gluten sensitivity, 107
macular degeneration, 259–60, 261
prediabetes, 316
urinary tract infections, 386, 386
Vitamin D
Adequate Intake for, 298
daily requirement of, 26
dark skin and, 25
fall prevention and, 150–51, 152
immune system and, 295
inflammation and, 245
in treating
celiac disease, 107
chronic fatigue syndrome, 179, 183
gluten sensitivity, 107
inflammatory bowel disease, 245, 246
memory problems, 264
mental health issues, 282, 283
multiple sclerosis, 292, 296–98, 299
premenstrual syndrome, 325–26, 328
seasonal affective disorder, 343, 343
Vitamin E
surgery and, 363
topical, 390
in treating
celiac disease, 107
gluten sensitivity, 107
inflammatory bowel disease, 246, 247
macular degeneration, 260, 261
premenstrual syndrome, 327, 328
Vitamin K
in treating
inflammatory bowel disease, 245–46, 247
Vitamins. See also specific type
cancer and, 80–81
caution about, viii-ix
children and, xi
diet and food versus, ix-x
experts on, xi-xii
importance of, vi
multiple medical problems and, xi
negative press about, vii-ix
Recommended Dietary Allowances and, vi-vii
in topical products, 390
Water intake, 119
Weight loss building blocks, 387–89
Weight problems, 380–86, 383, 385, 386
Wheat, 336–38
Whole foods, 313
Yeast infection, 346
Zeaxanthin, 39, 94, 188–89, 189, 257
Zinc
copper and, 46–47, 178, 200, 352
deficiencies, 377
metabolism and, 373
overdoses, 351–52
pregnancy and, 455
safety issues, 351–52
in treating
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, 64, 65
cancer, 87
chronic fatigue syndrome, 178–79, 183
macular degeneration, 260, 261