Regardless of your own personal reasons for becoming a vegan or vegetarian (i.e., animal rights to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease) going meatless means losing out on some essential nutrients if you’re not informed. Nutritional deficiencies in iron vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, zinc, and protein can lead to a ton of health woes—from […]
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Anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells, or of hemoglobin, in the blood. We look into the most common types of anemia.
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Most Americans are lacking a large amount of the essential nutrients due to a diet that is full of overly-processed, convenience foods that are high in simple carbs and refined sugar. To avoid any nutritional deficiencies, be sure to include these essential nutrients in your diet.
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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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Researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto are claiming that too much cow’s milk for little kids can be just as bad as not enough. And findings from the new study challenge our current recommendations on daily milk consumption for children. The study monitored a group of 1,311 healthy children between the ages of 2 […]
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According to researchers from Umea University in Sweden, iron deficiency in infancy may be a direct cause of behavioral problems in later childhood. U.S. medical professionals already recommend extra iron at four to six months via iron supplements if the mother is breastfeeding or via formula. However, scientists are now recommending iron supplements for low-weight […]
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