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 What does cobalt do?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyWorking with vitamin B12, cobalt helps regulate and stimulate the body to produce certain enzymes and hormones, including thyroxine produced by the thyroid. It also assists in the production of hemoglobin, the red blood cells that carry oxygen... Full Answer
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- Q How does cobalt affect the body?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyCobalt is used in the body to help absorb and process vitamin B12. In addition, cobalt helps treat illnesses such as anemia and certain infectious diseases. Cobalt also aids in repair of myelin, which surrounds and protects nerve cells. It helps... Full Answer
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- Q What is cobalt?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyCobalt is a mineral found in nature, generally in the crust of the earth and used in a variety of industries. People need small quantities of cobalt to maintain their health. It is a component of vitamin B12. Cobalt helps the body absorb vitamin... Full Answer
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- Q Is it better to get calcium from supplements or food?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyIt is better to get calcium from food than from supplements because food contains other important nutrients. However, many people don't eat enough calcium-rich foods to meet their requirements for this mineral and need to take supplements. If... Full Answer
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- Q What are some foods that contain calcium?
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To get the recommended amount of calcium, kids should eat several servings per day of: Yogurt, plain & fruit; Milk, low-fat or non-fat; Low-fat cheese; Wild salmon; Tofu; Rhubarb; Sardines; Collard greens; Spinach; Turnip greens; Okra; White... Full Answer
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- Q As a man, how can getting enough zinc help protect my bones?
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When men with osteoporosis were studied, it turned out that many of the guys with brittle bones were low on zinc. Your body needs zinc at many points in the bone-building process to help move things along. It's kind of like the foreman on the... Full Answer
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- Q What foods are high in calcium?
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Here is a fairly comprehensive list of foods that contain >50mg calcium per serving. Most adults need between 1,000 – 1,500mg so you can add up your servings and see where you stand: Dairy: Non-fat Milk,1 cup, 300 mg; Reduced fat Milk, 1... Full Answer
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- Q What are the side effects of Feosol taken with multi vitamin and TriNessa?
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There are no known significant interactions between the ingredients of Feosol, most common multivitamins and Trinessa. That said, vitamin C (in large doses) has the potential to increase the levels of circulating ethinyl estradiol from Trinessa if used... Full Answer
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- Q Should iron be supplemented with vitamin C?
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The best absorbed type of iron is a ferrous salt. The typical iron dose is 300mg of ferrous sulfate, which delivers 50-60mg of elemental iron. If more than one dose is recommended, separating them into multiple doses each day will increase absorption... Full Answer
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- Q Is there any interaction between calcium and iron?
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Calcium in antacid form can increase pH levels which can cause iron not to be absorbed as well. It is best to separate when you take the iron and calcium as much as you can. Talk with your doctor about the possible interaction and make sure your ferritin... Full Answer
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