The Vitamin Solution: Two Doctors Clear the Confusion about Vitamins and Your Health

It's more than a vitamin solution, this book is the modern version of the Merck Manual, presenting a layman's read of different systemic diseases and what to do about them. Besides, it's clearly, succinctly and logically written so the reader know where to go for what ailment; to your health care provider, the heating pad, the drugstore or maybe a psychiatrist. Additionally, the book is written from the perspectives of two physicians with different but overlapping specialties which makes it like two collaborative consultations for each illness section. In this regard, each chapter is a two doctor guide for what to do and when, and then it's wrapped in suggestions for vitamin variations. That is, suggestions for which vitamins/minerals to add, keep or maybe discontinue in relation to specified symptomology.In light of present times when medical advances are posted every twenty minutes in multiple platforms, it will be the job of the two authors to keep abreast of updates, apply their considerable skills and gird themselves for a next edition.

Excellent book on using vitamins/minerals to maintain and improve one's health, written by two well credentialed medical doctors. Their information is well researched, with some anecdotal stories. I respect their continual mention of suggesting readers consult with their own physicians and not just treat themselves. The book is well organized and frankly I am going to speak with my own internist shortly about addressing some changes I can make to improve and maintain my good health. This should be a read for everyone- I will give this book to others, as I believe the information can be life-changing and generally easy to obtain these healthy additions to our diet. I have a few friends/family members who have seen great improvements in their health by alleviating vitamin/mineral deficiencies. Disclaimer: I am a personal friend of Dr. Levitan but I would NOT make any statements that I didn't believe to be accurate.

Ever stood in the vitamin aisle at the drug store completely baffled as to what vitamins to buy and wonder if they are even worth it? I certainly have time and time again! I usually end up buying whatever is on sale or just skip it altogether because I never know how much of what vitamin to take, what brand or if a multi-vitamin is the safest bet. Finally, all that is cleared up in this easy to read book which includes a great glossary summarizing each type of vitamin including what it is good for, how much to take and when to know if you need more/less. Highly recommend!

Except for the periodic mention of the supplement company that the authors own, this book is well-written, readable and informative. As physicians I tend to trust their experience & knowledge. The section at the end of the book summarizes many common supplements including the major minerals in a very concise format.

My book arrived today! It is such a great reference for anyone looking for simple answers and information on vitamins for common ailments. The book it set up in a way that you can just read the chapters that pertain to you. These two doctors did a great job of putting a lot of great information in a simple format that is easy to read. This is definitely a book I will be keeping close by as reference.

The book is such a great reference for me and my family when looking for information on vitamins. The book it set up in a way that you can just read the chapters that is of interest to you. The two authors (doctors) did a great job of putting a lot of great information in a way that is easy to read and understand. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in vitamins.Dov K.

After turning 50, I started to look for ways to feel better and improve my health. This book answered many of my questions. I was able to pinpoint my needs and find information to help. Well-written and easy to understand. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn how vitamins can help you and your needs.

This is a valuable guide to help you figure out which vitamins you need, and where your just wasting your money. I've always found supplement information confusing and intimidating. This book is easy to understand and things are explained in a way that makes sense to me.

I found this book to be an easy breezy read, but shallow in terms of useful, accurate content. Further, while the authors appear to be more interested than the average doctor in vitamins, their knowledge is sketchy at best and some of it is just plain wrong. The old saying that being half smart makes you dangerous applies in this case. This is a complex subject and it is difficult if not impossible to dumb it down the way they have tried to do. My sense is that the book is just a kind of infomercial for their vitamin product company and no one should be paying for an infomercial.There is a lot of information online about vitamins and one has to be very discerning about what to believe, but you can start by searching for information attached to notable names like Dr. Abram Hoffer and colleagues of his like Andrew Saul. There are books by both available for purchase on Amazon and your money would be better spent on those. Andrew Saul also has a website with lots of information for free and while Dr. Hoffer has passed away, one of his colleagues maintains a website in his memory that also contains free information.The cost of purchasing vitamins can add up to considerable amounts and it is worth it to try and inform yourself as much as possible. Unfortunately, in many places it is very difficult to find truly knowledgeable practitioners to help you. This isn't an easy subject to absorb and books like this that promise to make it easy are obviously appealing, but misleading. The same applies to the food we eat and all kinds of other subjects concerning our health so don't waste your time looking for easy answers.Also, be very cautious about taking advice from a doctor of any kind, a book or a website where the person has a commercial interest in you purchasing a specific product. Dr. Hoffer never had a commercial interest in the vitamins he recommended, and - in my case - warned me away from a medical doctor who practices alternative medicine in the city where I live (Edmonton, Alberta), and who owns a health food store in his premises that sells the products he prescribes. Dr. Hoffer considered that to be unethical. Unfortunately, some chiropractors and Naturopaths do the same thing.

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