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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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… loss and could even prevent osteoporosis by eating a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D … as milk, cheese, and yogurt. It's also in fortified orange juice and many vegetables. … It's also in soft margarines and soy drinks. Everyone who has osteoporosis should try to …
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… anemia usually happens when the digestive system is not able to absorb the vitamin. This … anemia usually happens when the digestive system is not able to absorb the vitamin. This …
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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 … not. How vitamin K and warfarin affect your test results To find out how well warfarin is …
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… Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this … the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this …
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… Overview Why is it important to get enough calcium and vitamin D? Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium . Calcium keeps your bones and muscles—including …
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Topic Overview What is a vitamin and mineral supplement? A vitamin and mineral supplement provides a variety of nutrients that are also found in food. These supplements are often called …
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… all the nutrients your baby needs for the first six months – with one notable exception … all the nutrients your baby needs for the first six months – with one notable exception …
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… a day. footnote 1 , footnote 3 Talk to your health professional before you take vitamin B6 … Current as of: February 16, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah … Current as of: February 16, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? 1 Get the … Have a PSA blood test to check for prostate cancer. Do not have a PSA blood test to check …
