Physicians' Guide to Nutriceuticals (1998 Edition)

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Summary: A must for health care professionals and comsumers today!
Review: As a Registered Nurse and consumer of naturals products, I finally have this fabulous resource at my disposal for professional and personal use. Today, those seeking health care are searching for alternatives to drugs and therapies which may have unwanted side-effects. The PGN offers consumers the chance to make informed choices about their futures, in sickness, and in health. This publication is a must for the health care professional as the demand for and use of natural products continues to expand. Easy to use and informative - The PGN.

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Summary: Great Book! This is the PDR of nutrition.
Review: I am very glad to see that somebody finally gets it. As a physician, I find it very difficult to discuss nutritional products with my patients. Not because I don't believe in supplementation, but because I don't trust many of the companies who make supplements. The PGN gives me all of the information I need to make an informed decision about what products to recommend to my patients. If there are warnings or interactions - it lists them, if I need to know what a specific herb or vitamin can be used for - I can find it in either the Quick Reference Guide, the Universal Index or the Glossary. This is the most informative product specific reference I have ever used. The reason for my 4 star rating is because I would like to see all the manufacturers of supplements in this book. But then again, if the companies that are in this book are the only ones that are making good products - then the book gets the full five stars.

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Summary: Douglas Ringer should be president!
Review: I bought this book a few months ago. I called information to get the number of NDR. When I called them they put me through to Doug Ringer. This man is a wealth of knowledge. Even though he told me that they are in the middle of puting out a new book, he took the time to speak with me about his vision of nutrition and wellness. This man is on a mission to help people, he is completely devoted. I learned more in ten minutes while speaking with him than I had over my 15 years of trying to understand how supplements are made and how to use them. His objective reasoning was refreshing. Given the chance, this man will help change peoples lives - he's smart and he cares about us. I can't wait for his next edition.

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Summary: This is the only book of its kind in the world.
Review: I have read most of the popular books about vitamins and minerals. The PGN is the only guide in the world that tells me who makes products that can be trusted. I am concerned about my familie's health. Thank god for the PGN.

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Summary: Palo Alto thinks the PGN rocks!
Review: The Physicians Guide to Nutriceuticals has been an invaluable tool, providing current and proven statistics on the latest products available to health & fitness conscience people like myself. 5+ stars for this book.

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Summary: I'm Impressed!
Review: This book goes into detail about the applications of specific brand-name formulas. This is the kind of information that you just can't get on the label or in brochures. Before you buy anyone's products, you should see if their in this book. If their not, you may want to purchase from someone that is.

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Summary: Contains Useful Categories of Products
Review: This book is very useful for its listings of nutriceuticals (TM) alphabetically, by producer, and by health concerns they address. We found this latter listing useful. Likewise, the Glossary contains concise descriptions of drugs, medical terms, and substances with some helpful comments regarding uses. Summary results of clinical studies are noted. The main portion of the book, however, consists primarily of a reprinting of manufacturers' statements of intended use, make-up of the substances and suggested doses, and puffery regarding the uniqueness of the product. The near universal warning that manufacturer statements have not been evaluated by the FDA do little to help (potential) consumers of these remedies and health aids. Because competing nutriceuticals (TM) contain such a wide and varying mix of ingredients, we were hoping to find extensive comments regarding possible interactions between them, guides to interpreting the various doses when stated in different units by various manufacturers, and expanded summaries of research findings so widely cited in the book. Nevertheless, the book is a useful adjunct to one's library. Our 2-star rating stems partially from the relatively high price compared to its substance.