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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 … footnote 1 If your doctor recommends boric acid treatment, you can buy boric acid vaginal capsules without a prescription …
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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 forms. These may … area becomes too tender. Related Information Warts and Plantar Warts Credits Current as of: March 22, …
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… Overview Salicylic acid is an active ingredient in some … skin to peel. Products that contain salicylic acid may cause tingling and a mild redness of … very red or very dry. You'll find salicylic acid mainly in pads that you rub on your skin. …
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… recently changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly … recently changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly …
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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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… causes it? Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Usually, having too much uric acid isn't harmful. Many people with high … levels in your blood are too high, the uric acid forms hard crystals in your joints. What …
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… the throat to the stomach. This causes heartburn. When you have heartburn that … is called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This can also cause pain and swelling in … role in managing a health condition. GERD: Controlling Heartburn by Changing Your Habits …
