Minerals
You don't have to be a geologist to know that minerals are important. Our bodies need some inorganic substances like iron, calcium and chromium for proper health. Plants obtain these nutrients from the earth, and we humans may obtain them from plants. If you're not getting enough of a particular mineral, there are a wide array of mineral supplements available. Often it is not as easy to take in or absorb minerals by themselves, so look for recommendations about taking supplements with a meal or seeing how supplements are frequently combined - like calcium with vitamin D.
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- Q How can I add more iron-rich foods to my diet?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyWatch this video to learn more from Dr. Mehmet Oz about iron-rich foods. Full Answer
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Dr. Arthur Perry, Plastic & Reconstructive SurgerySilicone is a safe material that is virtually everywhere in our modern society. It is used to coat needles to decrease the pain of injections. It is a part of hundreds of medical devices, from pacemakers to artificial joints, to the Norplant... Full Answer
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- Q What are side effects of iron supplements?
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Based on information from iGuard.org, a free medication monitoring service, 28% of patients experience side effects while taking Iron. Some of the side effects reported by iGuard members include: Constipation Nausea/Vomiting Muscle Pain/Cramps... Full Answer
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- Q Can a genetic variation hamper the absorption of calcium in my body?
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Dr. Dean Ornish, Internal MedicineAbout 10 to 20 percent of the population has a specific genetic variation that makes it harder for their body to absorb calcium in the presence of caffeine, thus increasing the rate of bone loss. If you knew this, then you might be more likely to take a... Full Answer
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- Q How can I meet my daily calcium needs?
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You need a lot of calcium, and while most American men meet their calcium needs, about 65 percent of American women aren't getting enough. This mineral helps normalize blood pressure, reduces colon cancer risk, builds bone when you're younger, and stems... Full Answer
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- Q Do I need more calcium because I am a woman?
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Calcium is a nutrient that is important to both women and men, however degenerative bone disease is more common in women than in men because women make less bone than men, lose it at a faster rate, and live longer. All body cells need calcium,... Full Answer
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- Q As a 43-year-old woman with osteopenia, how much calcium should I take?
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Dr. Anthony Komaroff, Internal MedicineIt is important for people to eat enough calcium in order to keep their bones healthy. Calcium also is needed for other body tasks. How much calcium do you need each day? Before menopause, women should get about 1000 mg daily in their diet. If you have... Full Answer
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- Q Which mineral in cod fish helps keep my immune system strong?
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- Q How much calcium should my child get?
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The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences recommends: 500mg/day for kids who are 1 to 3 years old; 800mg/day for kids who are 4 to 8 years old; 1,300mg/day for kids who are 9 to 18 years old. According to the American... Full Answer
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- Q How much calcium do older adults need per day?
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Dr. F. Michael Gloth, III, GerontologyMany older adults do not get adequate amounts of calcium, which is a mineral. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends 1,200 mg of calcium for people over 70 years of age, and for all postmenopausal women. Full Answer
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