281 results found
HealthLinkBC Files
… 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 …
Health topics
… women begin to lose bone mass. If over time your bones thin so much that they become … a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D and taking a daily vitamin D supplement. Calcium … Ask your doctor what is right for you. Be careful not to take more than you need. …
Health topics
… D increases the amount of calcium in your blood. If this happens, you can become … D increases the amount of calcium in your blood. If this happens, you can become …
Health topics
… 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 …
Health topics
… 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 …
Health topics
… contain vitamin K before they are steeped in water. But a small serving of the hot tea itself does not. How vitamin K and … steeped in water. But a small serving of the hot tea itself does not. How vitamin K and …
Health topics
… or partially breastfed healthy, full term babies get a vitamin D supplement of 400 IU … every day, from birth until 12 months of age. Babies fed formula alone do not need extra … or partially breastfed healthy, full term babies get a vitamin D supplement of 400 IU …
Health topics
… 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 …
Health topics
… 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 …
Health topics
… iron: Iron deficiency anemia Iron and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68c) Iron in foods (HealthLinkBC File #68d) Vitamin B12 deficiency …
