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… Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia On this page: What is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia? Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a …
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… Warfarin and Vitamin K On this page: Overview … your blood, it's important to eat about the same amount of vitamin K every day. Here's why: Vitamin K normally helps your blood clot so wounds don't …
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… Vitamins: Their Functions and Sources On this page: Overview Overview Vitamins are divided into two categories. Water-soluble … some vegetarians may need to use supplements to get enough B12. Vitamins Water-soluble vitamins Vitamin What it does …
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… Choosing a Vitamin and Mineral Supplement On this page: … Health Tools What is a vitamin and mineral supplement? A vitamin and mineral … , niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, biotin, folic acid , and B12 . Fat-soluble vitamins. These vitamins are stored in the …
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… Getting Enough Calcium and Vitamin D On this page: … Overview Why is it important to get enough calcium and vitamin D? Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium . Calcium keeps your bones and …
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… Vitamin B6 for Morning Sickness On this page: Overview … Information Overview Studies suggest that taking vitamin B6 for morning sickness greatly improves nausea , … pregnant. There has been no sign of harm to the fetus with vitamin B6 use. footnote 1 , footnote 2 A typical dose of …
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… Vitamin D Supplements for Breastfeeding Babies Last updated … for the first six months – with one notable exception being Vitamin D. Health Canada recommends all breastfed or partially breastfed healthy, full term babies get a vitamin D supplement of 400 IU every day, from birth until …
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… Healthy Eating: Taking Calcium and Vitamin D Actionset Overview Bone thinning occurs as part of … prevent osteoporosis by eating a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D and taking a daily vitamin D supplement. Calcium is found in many foods. These …
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… Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Taking Vitamins On this page: Overview Overview How effective are vitamins for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? There are many studies being done to see if certain vitamin and mineral supplements and combinations of …
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… Medicines or Vitamins That Can Cause Gas, Bloating, or Burping On this … agents, such as Citrucel, Fiberall, and Metamucil. Multivitamins and iron pills. If you think that your gas, … agents, such as Citrucel, Fiberall, and Metamucil. Multivitamins and iron pills. If you think that your gas, …
