{"product_id":"vitamins-and-minerals-essam-abdelhakim-9798308214649","title":"Vitamins and Minerals: Functions, Sources, Deficiencies, and Management","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the vital role vitamins, minerals, and trace elements play in maintaining health and preventing disease. 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