Search for Micronutrients Resources
Use combinations of keywords to search for nutrition and micronutrients information in the library catalogue. Some example keywords are:
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Micronutrients
Or search on individual micronutrients:
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Tip: Use double quotes around the word Vitamin and the letter, e.g. "Vitamin A" when carrying out your searches. Search with individual micronutrients or combine with terms such as "nutrition" or "diet" for more relevant and refined results.
Here are some library catalogue search examples:
Sample of eBooks
Vitamin A and Vitamin E by
In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the daily requirements, dietary sources and symptoms of deficiency relating to vitamins A and E. Topics discussed include clinical use studies, medicinal and dietary aspects, and the dietary sources and health consequences of vitamins A and E. Other topics include indigenous vegetables as an excellent source of vitamin A; dietary vitamin E intake by older Japanese adults; vitamin A and other biochemical markers in obese patients with biliopancreatic bypass; and the role of vitamin E in dementia.
Publication Date: 2013
Carotenoids and Vitamin A in Translational Medicine by
Vitamin A (retinol) is an essential dietary compound with myriad metabolic and regulatory functions. Deficiency can result in vision problems, compromised immune responses, and a host of other medical issues. More than 600 carotenoids have been identified in plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria, and around 50 carotenoids-includingcarotene-can be co
Publication Date: 2013
Vitamin D by
Vitamin D: Volume One: Biochemistry, Physiology and Diagnostics, Fourth Edition, presents the latest information from international experts in endocrinology, bone biology and human physiology, taking readers through the basic research of vitamin D. This impressive reference presents a comprehensive review of the multifaceted vitamin D. Researchers from all areas will gain insight into how clinical observations and practices can feed back into the research cycle, thus allowing them to develop more targeted genomic and proteomic insights on the mechanisms of disease.
Publication Date: 2017
Handbook of Minerals and Nutrients by
Handbook of Minerals and Nutrients examines various aspects of minerals and nutrients including an extensive overview ofnecessities of humans and plants. It includes definitions of nutrients, minerals and supplements etc. Provides readers withinsights regarding the minerals and nutrients together with theirusage and applications in human body and plants.
Publication Date: 2019
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Nutrition Databases
Finding Journal Articles on micronutrients
To find a current research paper (journal article) that supports the use of a specific micronutrient, you will need to search specialised health databases.
Select a database from the pulldown list of Nutrition Databases above.
Combine your chosen micronutrient with keywords from your assessment brief, e.g. toxicity, deficiency, dietary sources, therapeutic dose, etc to create your search statement.
Here are some example searches using some key databases:
"Vitamin D" AND "supplement use"
ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health Database:
"iron supplements" AND (deficiency OR anaemia OR anemia)
See short video below for helpful tips on database searching.