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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… added to them. Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough … (NPN). An NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural …

Getting Enough Folic Acid Folate

… acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs for good health. The vitamin is also called folate. … Folic acid is measured in micrograms using Dietary Folate Equivalents (DFE). Here are the …

Folate Deficiency Anemia

… some medical problems, such as sickle cell disease. Your body doesn't absorb enough … if you have a medical condition like celiac disease or have had certain types of … some medical problems, such as sickle cell disease. Your body doesn't absorb enough …

Anemia

… enough iron: Iron deficiency anemia Iron and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68c) Iron in … enough iron: Iron deficiency anemia Iron and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68c) Iron in …

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia

… Institutes of Health . https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/#h1 . … Institutes of Health . https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/#h1 . … Institutes of Health . https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/#h1. …

Pregnancy and Childbirth

… HELLP Syndrome Hepatitis C in Pregnancy High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy High-Risk Pregnancy HIV and Pregnancy Hospital … (Bariatric) Surgery Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure Pregnancy and Epilepsy …

Blood and Lymph System

… Level Test Mononucleosis Tests Myoglobin Test Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) Partial … Level Test Mononucleosis Tests Myoglobin Test Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) Partial …

Healthy Eating

… allergies, digestive problems, and eating disorders. To learn more, browse our Healthy … Weight Management Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action … Health Topics Added Sugars Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Maintaining Good Nutrition …

Nutrients

… Overview Nutrients are found in food and help your body work as it should. Learn about … and sources of vitamins and minerals and when you might need a supplement: Minerals: … and sources of vitamins and minerals and when you might need a supplement: Minerals: …

Sickle Cell Disease

… no one can predict which symptoms will appear, when they will start, or how bad they … cell emergency. Learn more Sickle Cell Crisis Examinations and Tests Sickle cell disease is … includes instructions on how to treat pain at home. Your plan should also tell you when you …