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… 68n Nutrition Series Why do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. vitamin D also helps muscles, nerves and the …
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… by eating a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D and taking a daily vitamin D supplement. Calcium is found in many … many vegetables. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is especially critical for women in …
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… Overview Puncture wounds caused by the injection of a substance under high pressure … or other liquid solvents. Most high-pressure injection injuries affect the hands and … or more. Things that determine how severe an injection injury is include: The type, …
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… Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive … needle aspiration guided by ultrasound. Sperm injection and transfer A tool is used to hold … . … Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive …
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… Why is it important to get enough calcium and vitamin D? Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium . Calcium keeps … People who do not get enough calcium and vitamin D throughout life have an increased …
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… Topic Overview What is a vitamin and mineral supplement? A vitamin and mineral supplement provides a … food. These supplements are often called multivitamins. They come in the form of pills, …
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… Condition Basics What is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia? Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a blood … when your body doesn't have enough of this vitamin. Your body needs B12 to make red blood …
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… important to eat about the same amount of vitamin K every day. Here's why: Vitamin K normally helps your blood clot so … don't bleed too much. Warfarin works against vitamin K. It makes your blood clot more …
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… six months – with one notable exception being Vitamin D. Health Canada recommends all … breastfed healthy, full term babies get a vitamin D supplement of 400 IU every day, from … Babies fed formula alone do not need extra vitamin D. Give your breastfed baby liquid …
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… Overview Studies suggest that taking vitamin B6 for morning sickness greatly … has been no sign of harm to the fetus with vitamin B6 use. footnote 1 , footnote 2 A typical dose of vitamin B6 for morning sickness is 10 mg to 25 …
