A drink with your breakfast, lunch or dinner can make your meal more enjoyable. But have you considered whether your drink of choice may affect the way your body absorbs the nutrients in your food? Dietary factors that can increase the uptake of other nutrients are called enhancers, while those that can reduce the uptake […]
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Out of all nutritional shortages, iron deficiency is the most prevalent in North America, particularly for women. This is why it’s important for us to be able to recognize the warning signs of a deficiency, including these 15.
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You’ve been told many times by parents and doctors to get your vitamin C… but why, exactly? Turns out it’s for more than fighting off colds, although that is reportedly one of the benefits. We’ve compiled a list of all the incredible health benefits of vitamin C!
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Hemochromatosis might not be something you’ve heard of—even though a lot of people have this health condition—but it’s a widespread type of iron storage disease that causes your body to store excess iron at dangerously high levels. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or just want to know more about this common disease, read on for 10 important facts on hemochromatosis.
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Iron is a vitally important nutrient for your body, but deficiencies are commonly found in women. To help boost iron intake, try to eat more of these 11 foods every day.
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