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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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… 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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… Condition Basics What is folate deficiency anemia? Folate deficiency anemia is a blood problem that …
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… iron: Iron deficiency anemia Iron and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68c) Iron in foods (HealthLinkBC File #68d) Vitamin B12 deficiency …
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… such as Crohn's or celiac disease. Liver and kidney disease. How can you get more calcium … If you get too much calcium, you may get kidney stones, and if you get too much vitamin D, …
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… Overview Why is fibre important? Eating a diet high in fibre is thought to help prevent constipation … What is the recommended daily amount of fibre? In general, experts recommend that men …
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… swallows. Breastfeeds on each breast at each feeding and is content when finished. Feeds at … least every 1 to 3 hours during the first 2 months. Wake your newborn every 2 to 3 hours … work so well at wicking moisture. Breastfed babies usually have a small stool after every …
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… that puts sperm directly inside the uterus (insemination). Surgery for a problem caused by … A procedure to concentrate sperm count for insemination. You may also consider in vitro … for you, ask how much the medicines and procedures cost. Then find out if your health …
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… not be listed on all food labels. Add some high-potassium foods to your healthy diet. For … and dehydration. It may also cause low blood pressure, confusion, paralysis, and changes in …
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… What is the recommended daily amount of iron? The recommended daily amount of iron … Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby Iron Deficiency Anemia Nutrition While Breastfeeding …