Shelley B. Weinstock

Shelley B. Weinstock is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). She earned her PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism at MIT and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard School of Public Health. She currently has a clinical nutrition practice in New Jersey and New Mexico focusing on assessment of nutritional disorders and their appropriate management through diet, lifestyle, and supplements. She also consults for companies and research institutions on nutrition-related projects.

Articles & Books From Shelley B. Weinstock

Vitamins & Supplements For Dummies
Confused by vitamins and supplements? Look no further—this honest guide answers your biggest questions Vitamins & Supplements For Dummies will teach you how to choose the best vitamins, minerals, and supplements to provide nutrition for your mind and body. Inside, you'll find easy-to-follow explanations of what key vitamin and minerals do, so you can make the right choices for your needs.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 07-07-2025
There are more than 80,000 supplements on the shelves of supermarkets, drug stores, big box stores, and online websites and retailers. It’s a huge business worth close to $177 billion worldwide. Choosing the right vitamins, minerals, herbs, or botanicals to buy and consume is important because you want them to be a healthy addition to your food intake and lifestyle.