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… or have specific medical conditions, your health care provider may suggest you take more … can help you meet your needs. In addition, Health Canada recommends the following two … (NPN). A NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural …
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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 Why is it important to get enough calcium and vitamin D? Your body needs vitamin … Talk with your doctor about how much and what sources of supplements are right for your … supplement that you add to a bottle of breast milk with a dropper or drip into your baby's …
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… you need is by eating a wide variety of healthy foods. A supplement can't make up for unhealthy eating habits. But sometimes even people who have healthy eating habits find it hard to get all …
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… Serving size B12 amount (micrograms) Lamb kidney 75 grams (2½ ounces) 59 mcg Clams 75 … Serving size B12 amount (micrograms) Lamb kidney 75 grams (2½ ounces) 59 mcg Clams 75 …
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… thinning your blood, it's important to eat about the same amount of vitamin K every day. … green vegetables, that's fine. Just keep it about the same amount each day. And if you … that's rich in vitamin K, talk to your doctor about how to add it safely. Also check with …
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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 …
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… your symptoms, past eye problems, and other health conditions. You may have some vision … vision loss. Your doctor can refer you to professionals who help people adjust to living … about the risks. Learn more Antioxidants Choosing a Vitamin and Mineral Supplement …
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… iron: Iron deficiency anemia Iron and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68c) Iron in foods (HealthLinkBC File #68d) Vitamin B12 deficiency …
