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… 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 …
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… Overview What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs … vegetables, oranges, nuts, and beans. Folic acid is the man-made form. It's put into …
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Overview Some experts recommend boric acid capsules inserted into the vagina (vaginal suppositories) as a treatment option for vaginal yeast infections , particularly infections that can't be cured …
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… Overview Acid products include toilet cleaners, battery acid, bleach, chemicals used in industry for … etching, and chemicals that are added to gas. Acid solids and liquids can cause injury, …
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… Overview Salicylic acid to remove warts is available in many … follow your doctor's instructions. Salicylic acid may take weeks to months to cure a wart. … the wart in water before applying salicylic acid. This helps help loosen and soften the …
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… of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… (the essential amino acids) must come from food. Soy foods and animal sources of protein … acids, and grains have other amino acids. Eating these different types of food … protein bars, drinks, and powders. Check the nutrition label for the amount of protein in …
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Overview What is a vegan diet? A vegan (say "VEE-gun" or "VAY-gun") diet is a type of vegetarian diet. Besides not eating meat, vegans don't eat food that comes from animals in any way. That includes …
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… or seeds (3 g to 8 g protein). 2 Tbsp (30 mL) peanut butter or other nut or seed butter (4 g … or wheat germ to yogurt. You can also: Spread peanut butter on a banana. Mix cottage cheese … or seeds (3 g to 8 g protein). 2 Tbsp (30 mL) peanut butter or other nut or seed butter (4 g …
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… Treatment Overview Natural health products are … that can be used to maintain or restore health. They can be vitamins, minerals, herbs … be considered a substitute for food. Natural health products are widely available in Canada …
