
This book is a wonderful reference to what all the vitamins and minerals are and what they do for our body. It also explains which foods to get each nutrient from and even provides delicious recipes. What I like the most about the recipes is the healthy alternatives they provide.
having solid references for western studies would take some digging. I think the effects are similar to garlic?
It's been a while since I've read that info.
Other nutritional remedies can be found in "Prescription for Nutritional Healing" by Balch.