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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.

Folic acid works against both stroke and birth defects

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Researchers at the Children's Memorial Research Center of Northwestern University in Chicago analyzed the results of eight previous studies on folic acid and stroke and found that folic acid sharply reduced the risk of stroke in adults. Folic acid has been known to prevent neural birth defects in...

by User avatar Bobby

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

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

Natural personal lubricant

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Enhance sexual intimacy - naturally! Intimate sexuality provides one of the most satisfying aspects of partner relationships. Numerous studies show that sexuality is an important form of adult play that contributes significantly to physical and mental health. Unfortunately, many couples - of all...

by User avatar backham136521

side effects of ferrous sulphate

I have iron deficiency anemia and am going to take ferrous sulphate to attempt to cure it. I hope that my anemia will be better soon, and that I will start feeling a lot less tired because of that too! I do want to know if ferrous sulphate has any side effects that I should know about?

by User avatar allie1810162673

Comments and reviews on article "Using vitamins, minerals and amino acids in Orthomolecular medicine

Users comments and reviews on article Using vitamins, minerals and amino acids in Orthomolecular medicine by TaniaT

by User avatar Guest

Persistant vitamin B defiency with geographic tongue, anxiety, and insomneia.

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I know that vitamin B is harder to digest as you age but my symptoms go away as long as I keep taking the supplements. If I have more than one meal without them the symptoms return the next day( for at least 5 years now). I can't help but wonder if I am putting a bandaid on a larger problem. I...

by User avatar TMC

Comments and reviews on article "Risks and Benefits of Taking Vitamin and Mineral Supplements"

Users comments and reviews on article Risks and Benefits of Taking Vitamin and Mineral Supplements by Sandra Reichstetter, Ph.D

by User avatar Guest

b12

Can I take too much b12 in a day. How much is too much and can it harm me if I take two or three a day instead on one. Will it just flush out or can it harm me. I am always depressed unless I stay on b12 daily. what a difference in mood and attitude especially during winter months.

by User avatar pappy12d

Vitamin B12 Patches - Arriving in SA soon!

Here is some thing more about V B12. What Does Vitamin B12 Do? Vitamin B12 is involved in the metabolism of all cells in the human body and is necessary for the formation of blood and for the normal function of the brain and nervous system. Vitamin B12 is one of the most important nutrients...

by User avatar Healthyliving151176