Vitamins/Herbs
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Dr. Deirdre Faust explains how even people who are sensitive to supplemental iron can find ways to tolerate it.
For those of us who live far from the equator, it's highly likely we're not getting enough vitamin D because we have limited sun exposure year-round. Denise Teves, MD discusses new research.
Average Americans get adequate amino acids from their usual diet. They are in foods that one considers protein-rich: meats, fish, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, and legumes like black beans.
Medical College Bionutritionist Joan Pleuss, RD, MS, CDE, CD, says although vitamin and mineral supplements are an inexpensive way to help maintain health, they should be considered "insurance, not a replacement for eating properly."
Pernicious anemia is not preventable, but with early detection and treatment of vitamin B-12 deficiency, complications are readily controlled.
When you hear about a single study that affects your health, you may wish to ask your doctor to put it in perspective, notes Dr. Julie Mitchell.
Some alternative products and therapies have been shown to contribute to health, but the claims of others haven't been supported by scientifically valid studies. Some even have the potential to cause harm.
Are non-prescription sleep-aid products safe? Can you still use expired medication? What's the difference between a store brand and a name brand medication? Dr. Julie Mitchell answers these questions and more.
While most people know the risks of too much exposure to the sun's rays, few of us stop to consider the risks of too little sun. Dr. Jacquelyn Dinusson discusses vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin A may help slow the progression of macular degeneration, but could also increase the risk of fractures. Dr. Julie Mitchell discusses how to balance competing risks in preventive care.
Dr. Julie Mitchell answers women’s questions about becoming pregnant: What kinds of vitamins are needed? Is it okay to have hair and nails done? How can you become pregnant if you don’t ovulate?
Though the risks are small, combination estrogen and progestin are more likely to cause cardiovascular problems and breast cancer than to prevent osteoporosis. Still, some women feel that HRT is worth the risk.
A low-cost, high-yield, safe combination that is readily available to improve daily health; a word about obesity and “hibernation syndrome.”
Amid varied opinions about how much calcium we need, whether or not to take supplements, how much exercise is necessary and when to begin bone density testing, common sense prevails.
Scientists and practitioners at the Eye Institute are taking a good look at the causes, progression and treatment of the leading cause of blindness among older people.
Once an individual is taking nine or more medications, the risk of an adverse interaction increases significantly. This time of the year is then apropos for doing your home medication inventory.
As women seek natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy to relieve menopausal symptoms, Western medicine has shown an increasing interest in investigating what once were termed "folk" remedies. Dr. Bonnie Tesch reports on Dong Quai, Red Clover, Vitamin E and Wild Yam extract.
Healthy adults ages 70 and over should follow different nutritional guidelines than other people, according to a new food guide pyramid developed by the US Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging.
Further research is needed to understand how Echinacea works, and to determine the most effective preparation and dosage.
Vitamin B6 is needed for protein metabolism, red blood cell metabolism, and proper functioning of the nervous and immune systems.
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