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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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… This may be through shots, pills, or a nasal spray. Foods that contain vitamin B12 Vitamin … This may be through shots, pills, or a nasal spray. Foods that contain vitamin B12 Vitamin …
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Overview Warfarin is a pill that you take regularly to help prevent blood clots or to keep a clot from getting bigger. To make sure that warfarin is effectively thinning your blood, it's important to …
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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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… with one notable exception being Vitamin D. Health Canada recommends all breastfed or partially breastfed healthy, full term babies get a vitamin D … are available at your local pharmacy or health food store. After 12 months, give your …
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… vitamin B6 for morning sickness. Don't take more than 200 mg a day without talking with … vitamin B6 for morning sickness. Don't take more than 200 mg a day without talking with …
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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 …
