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Listen to your body: symptoms of nutrient deficiencies and their solutions
In India, like in many parts of the world, nutrient deficiencies can affect people of all ages and …
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5 reasons to take postnatal vitamins after childbirth and the most important nutrients for postpartum recovery
Postnatal vitamins add an essential boost to a balanced diet after childbirth. They may help preven…
Courtney Telloian
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4 useless supplements you're likely already getting enough of through your diet, according to nutrition experts
Taking additional vitamin C and zinc will likely not prevent a cold, and Americans who take supplem…
Allana Akhtar
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Overdoing vitamin supplements could have side effects like diarrhea or hair loss, according to a nutritionist
Vitamins A, K and E are fat-soluble, which means they don't leave the body and toxicity can build u…
Rachel Hosie
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9 signs you have a vitamin B12 deficiency, and why you need to boost your levels
Though more research is needed on vitamin B12 and neurological behavior, the nutrient is essential …
Allana Akhtar
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4 important things vitamin B12 does to your brain and body
Vitamin B12 plays a particularly important role in creating red blood cells, which transport oxygen…
Allana Akhtar
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Iron deficiency could be making millions of Americans tired. 5 foods high in iron, from meat to produce, could help fix it.
Iron deficiency affects over 10 million Americans. But eating foods high in iron could help prevent…
Kate Hull
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Iron deficiency could be making millions of Americans tired. 5 foods high in iron, from meat to produce, could help fix it.
Iron deficiency affects over 10 million Americans. But eating foods high in iron could help prevent…
Kate Hull
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What's the difference between vegan and vegetarian? Comparing the health benefits and risks
Vegans have more restrictive diets than vegetarians - not only do vegans avoid meat, but they also …
Marisa Iallonardo,Samantha Ca…
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A vitamin B12 deficiency can go unnoticed and cause symptoms like numb limbs and a yellow tinge to the skin and eyes. A dietitian explains how to get enough.
Vitamin B12 is mostly found in animal products, but vegans can get it from fortified plant milk or …
Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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I'm a scientist who researches aging. These are the 6 supplements I take daily in the hope I'll live a long, healthy life.
A biogerontologist, a researcher who studies the biology of aging, shares the supplements he takes …
Serafina Kenny
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The best vitamins for women at any stage in life
People who are pregnant, experiencing menopause, or who are breastfeeding may need to take vitamins…
Sanjana Gupta,Samantha Casset…
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A hard pill to swallow: Why gummy vitamins don't work as well as conventional supplements
Gummy vitamins often contain different quantities of vitamins and minerals than they advertise and …
Madeline Kennedy,Jason McKnig…
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How coral reefs turn vegetarian to thrive in oceans low in nutrients
Coral reefs thrive in parts of the world's oceans that are low in nutrients. This mystery has puzzl…
PTI
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UK scientists are pushing to get Vitamin D added to bread and milk to fight COVID-19. Here's why.
Evidence suggests vitamin D may help prevent severe coronavirus infection. Researchers say adding i…
Gabby Landsverk
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I thought my muscle cramps and back pain were caused by my desk job. It turned out to be a vitamin D deficiency.
I thought my muscle cramps and back pain were caused by my desk job. I learned I had a vitamin D de…
Hazra Khatoon
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How to tell if you have a potassium deficiency and the most effective ways to treat it, according to nutritionists
Less than 2% of adults in the US consume enough potassium. Here's how to avoid a potassium deficien…
Erin Heger,Adelia C. Bovell B…
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Babies fed a homemade alkaline diet formula were hospitalized with rickets and brain damage
A new report details three infants who had heart failure and bone deformities after eating formulas…
Anna Medaris Miller,Jackson T…
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How brain fog, fatigue, and more can signal that you have one of the 5 most common vitamin deficiencies
Many people are deficient in vitamins vitamin B6, B12, iron, and more — here are easy ways to add y…
Erin Heger,Kailey Proctor
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Most dietary supplements are a waste of money. Here are the ones to take, and what you should avoid.
Healthy adults should prioritize getting nutrients from their food, as overdosing on supplements ca…