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Secrets Of Supplements: The Good, The Bad, The Totally Terrific is a useful guide for readers seeking information on the plethora of dietary supplements available in the market and the right ones for consumption. Summary Of The Book Good health and nutrition have taken centre stage in our lives, in order to combat stress and illnesses. Along with eating the right foods and having a balanced meal, people are turning to food supplements to give them the nutrition they need. However, with a wide variety of supplements easily available to the public, it is difficult to decide which supplements are actually useful. This book helps making this decision easier. Secrets Of Supplements: The Good, The Bad, The Totally Terrific is free of medical jargon and written for a layman to understand. With many brands competing for consumers’ attention, this book points out the benefits of popular supplements. It makes readers aware of what they are actually consuming and whether those particular supplements are beneficial or harmful to the body. As this industry is not governed by proper regulations, it is easy for counterfeit and detrimental products to enter the market. This book warns readers against falling prey to advertising gimmicks. It equips them to separate the good supplements from the bad ones, by providing correct nutritional advice. Secrets Of Supplements: The Good, The Bad, The Totally Terrific lists ten questions that every consumer should ask their supplements manufacturer before they buy a product from them. It even explains to readers about the science that is involved in creating a dietary supplement. It explains how the food one eats has a direct impact on one’s health. About The Authors Gloria Askew is a former nurse and nutritional consultant. She is also the author of Eat to Save Your Life. She had a stint as Director of the emergency department. However, she realised that medication focused on curing the symptoms rather than dealing with the main cause of sickness. As she studied further, she realised that food and nutrition have a direct impact on health. She then decided to devote her time to providing quality advice on nutrients and supplements. She is a much sought after speaker and expert on nutrition. Jerre Paquette is a college instructor, and author. Paquette has been a researcher and also taught for 42 years. Paquette has taught about the need for nutrition to students. He holds a B.Ed, Ph.D, and an M.A.