Nutrition
Eating a variety of foods each day that are low in fat and calories
ensures you get proper nutrition and nutrients like folate,
magnesium and iron. Calcium, fiber, potassium and selenium are
other nutrients essential for wellness, growth,... More
Eating a variety of foods each day that are low in fat and calories ensures you get proper nutrition and nutrients like folate, magnesium and iron. Calcium, fiber, potassium and selenium are other nutrients essential for wellness, growth, development, cell repair and disease prevention. Colorful foods, such as fruits and vegetables, are often the richest sources of nutrients. Taking a multivitamin once daily is a good way to supplement your diet. Less
Recently Answered
- Q If I am pregnant, is it safe to use carnitine?
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Pregnant women should not use carnitine, an amino acid that's used for many different purposes, including enhancing sports performance (there's no proof that it works) and improving some heart conditions (for which there's some evidence it may be... More
- Q What are the warnings for methionine supplements?
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Before taking Methionine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Persons with bi-polar (manic) depression should not take Methionine (SAMe (S-Adensyl methionine)). More
- Q Why is dietary fiber so important?
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In any given day, lots of things enter our mouths-air, water, a piece of Bazooka gum. To prevent problems associated with your digestive system, fiber is one of the best things that can enter your intestinal pathway. Fiber is the community-service... More
Fiber is a "friend" of your gastrointestinal tract, moving food through the system and thus reducing constipation and your risk of colon cancer. The less straining a person does during bowel movements, the less likely he or she is to develop conditions... More
- Q What are side effects of glutamine supplements?
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Call your doctor right away if you have any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hand, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing, or rash Other possible... More
- Q What are glutamine supplements?
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Glutamine is an amino acid that is found naturally in our bodies. It is used as a supplement for cancer, infections, inflammatory bowel disease, malabsorption (trouble getting food products into the body), weight loss, and ulcers. Glutamine is also... More
- Q What drugs may interact with methionine supplements?
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Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be... More
Methionine may interact with anticancer agents (including cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil), agents that elevate homocysteine levels (including fenofibrate, niacin, metformin, antiseizure drugs, levodopa, and methotrexate), and agents that may damage the... More
