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Vitamins and Minerals

This discussion board is dedicated to the vitamins and minerals that make your body work. Discuss anything from boosting the immune system and deficiencies to specific vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, and supplements.

Vitamin E, zinc

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Hi, I have a friend that is, on my opinion, hypochondriac. There is always something wrong with him. Every day he takes some supplements that he adds to his nutrition. I have noticed that he always uses some effervescent tablets. He says that they contain a lot of good things but I remembered...

by User avatar thorsten32093

creatine

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i am fifteen and I want to start taking creatine but i am a little scepticle about it because some people say it will make your testys shrink. is this true? and is it healthy?

by User avatar dudewheresmycar30473

Nexium and calcium vitamins

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I have read that Nexium and similar compounds (prilosec, pepcid) cause a loss of calcium absorption. I am a post-menopausal woman with low bone density who must and is taking calcium suppliments. I also get occasional heartburn from a mild hiatal hernia. What are my options. I want to take calcium!...

by User avatar Guest

Good foods for low/no appetite?

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I've been sick with some nasty virus (fever, chills, aches) since Tuesday and have had almost no appetite. Between Tuesday lunch and Thursday breakfast, all I had was a cup of soup. Anyway, today my fever is down and the aches are gone, but I still feel slightly off and still have no appetite. I'm...

by User avatar scott_43mike27360

Daily Selenium Intake Can Slow Down HIV Progression

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Scientists from the Miami University in Florida investigated effects of selenium supplements on HIV patients. Selenium is a non-metal and very toxic in larger amounts but in trace amounts it aids in enzyme production and cell functioning. The randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial...

by User avatar Mayo

iron for restless legs

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My child has to low levels of iron in the blood for a long time. We have a lots of problems with that, but the reason I ma writing here is that he started showing the signs of restless leg syndrome. I am worried that it may be connected to iron level? Is it possible?

by User avatar Guest

Importance of Magnesium

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My mom is forcing me to eat tomato and other vegetables because of the magnesium and I just don’t like it. I don’t understand why it so important. Can anyone 4xplain me importance of magnesium. It seems to me that my mom is just overreacting.

by User avatar Guest

Calcium For Bones & Teeth

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Calcium - mineral that gives strength to bones and teeth and has an important role in muscle contraction, blood clotting, and nerve function. Calcium is perhaps best known for its role in the formation and structure of bones and teeth. Calcium is integral to nerve transmission, muscle movement and...

by User avatar Michal John3948

Calcium Suplaments

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I have hypocalcaemia and have to use some calcium suplaments. I am 25 years old and want to have a baby next year. I want to wait for my calcium level in blood get normal before get pregnant. I’d like to have recommendation for some calcium suplaments. How long does it take to solve the problem...

by User avatar Guest

zinc-rich food

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My doctor told me that i should take more food that is rich in zinc. I have to say that i have no idea what he was taking about even though he explained everything to me. Can you give me more information regarding the zinc-rich food. Thank you

by User avatar stukel2384