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Availability:In StockContributor:Zoheir AbouguendiaTheme:Topical/Health & FitnessPublish date:2025-08-13Pages:366
Languages:EnglishPublisher:FriesenPressISBN-13:9781038340405ISBN-10:1038340403UPC:9781038340405Book Category:Health & FitnessBook Subcategory:Diet & Nutrition, Aging & Longevity, Herbal MedicationsBook Topic:Vitamins & SupplementsSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.82 inchesWeight:1.08Product ID:SCNTD7SS07
Unlock the Power of Botanicals for Better Aging
ABOUT THIS BOOK
With nearly 10,000 dietary supplements available on the market today, navigating the world of botanicals can be overwhelming, especially for older adults. "Botanicals: Towards Improving the Quality of Life of Seniors" is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide designed to empower seniors and caregivers to make informed decisions about botanical supplements.
This book embraces a holistic approach. It integrates nutrition science, botanical research, and practical risk-benefit analysis to support healthy aging while minimizing potential adverse effects.
Inside, you'll discover:
- The fundamentals of nutrition and its role in healthy aging
- Clear, unbiased insights into the benefits and limitations of botanicals
- Practical tools for selecting botanicals tailored to individual needs
- Reasons for variations in efficacy and safety among the products of the same species
- Profiles of over 150 key plant species, mushrooms and probiotics
- A holistic framework to optimize the benefits of botanicals through considering the main lifestyle factors
ABOUT THIS BOOK
With nearly 10,000 dietary supplements available on the market today, navigating the world of botanicals can be overwhelming, especially for older adults. "Botanicals: Towards Improving the Quality of Life of Seniors" is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide designed to empower seniors and caregivers to make informed decisions about botanical supplements.
This book embraces a holistic approach. It integrates nutrition science, botanical research, and practical risk-benefit analysis to support healthy aging while minimizing potential adverse effects.
Inside, you'll discover:
- The fundamentals of nutrition and its role in healthy aging
- Clear, unbiased insights into the benefits and limitations of botanicals
- Practical tools for selecting botanicals tailored to individual needs
- Reasons for variations in efficacy and safety among the products of the same species
- Profiles of over 150 key plant species, mushrooms and probiotics
- A holistic framework to optimize the benefits of botanicals through considering the main lifestyle factors
Languages:EnglishPublisher:FriesenPressISBN-13:9781038340405ISBN-10:1038340403UPC:9781038340405Book Category:Health & FitnessBook Subcategory:Diet & Nutrition, Aging & Longevity, Herbal MedicationsBook Topic:Vitamins & SupplementsSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.82 inchesWeight:1.08Product ID:SCNTD7SS07
Abouguendia, Zoheir: - "ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Zoheir Abouguendia, PhD
Zoheir Abouguendia's fascination with plants began during his early years in the Nile Delta and has spanned continents-from North Africa to North America. A lifelong botanist, he has served as a plant ecologist, research scientist, research manager, visiting professor, and Director of the Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan.
Abouguendia holds a BSc in Agriculture, an MSc in Botany, and a PhD in Plant Sciences. Over his extensive career, he has led a wide range of botanical and ecological studies, including:
- Assessing the nutritive value and digestibility of plants across diverse ecoregions
- Investigating trace elements and antinutrients content in plant species
- Conducting flora and vegetation surveys around historical sites in collaboration with archaeologists"
Zoheir Abouguendia's fascination with plants began during his early years in the Nile Delta and has spanned continents-from North Africa to North America. A lifelong botanist, he has served as a plant ecologist, research scientist, research manager, visiting professor, and Director of the Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan.
Abouguendia holds a BSc in Agriculture, an MSc in Botany, and a PhD in Plant Sciences. Over his extensive career, he has led a wide range of botanical and ecological studies, including:
- Assessing the nutritive value and digestibility of plants across diverse ecoregions
- Investigating trace elements and antinutrients content in plant species
- Conducting flora and vegetation surveys around historical sites in collaboration with archaeologists"
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