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How can I increase my beta-carotene intake?

Although most Americans consume less than 5,000 IU of beta-carotene daily, it is not hard to... Full Answer

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What is the effect of vitamin A on arthritis?

Vitamin A and beta-carotene are also important antioxidants that help prevent or counteract... Full Answer

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What foods are good sources of vitamin E?

Foods that are rich in vitamin E include whole grains, spinach, broccoli, pumpkin, turnips, fish,... Full Answer

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What supplements should I avoid when taking blood thinners?

If you are taking a blood thinner or other heart medications, you should take vitamin E only after... Full Answer

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What precautions should I follow when taking blood thinners?

If you are taking warfarin (Coumadin), you already should be having a test regularly to make sure... Full Answer

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Who should take blood thinners?

Blood thinners are most commonly prescribed for people who have pre-existing cardiac conditions... Full Answer

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What are blood thinners?

The term "blood thinner" generally refers to drugs such as warfarin (Coumadin), Plavix, or aspirin,... Full Answer

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What is an international unit?

An International Unit, or IU, is the amount of a certain substance that is required to produce a... Full Answer

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What is the effect of vitamin E on arthritis?

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. French scientists showed that 6 weeks of vitamin E... Full Answer

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What is the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?

Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the small intestines. Once in the body, they are stored... Full Answer

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What foods provide vitamin C?

Eating fruits and vegetables that are loaded with vitamin C is an excellent approach to getting... Full Answer

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What tests can my doctor order while checking for arthritis?

In addition to X-rays, CT scans, and/or MRIs, your doctor might order blood tests to help rule out... Full Answer

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What is the effect of vitamin C on arthritis?

In the Framingham Osteoarthritis Cohort Study, which was part of the Framingham Heart Study that... Full Answer

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What is the recommended serving size of fruits and vegetables?

There are two simple ways to imagine the actual size of a "serving" of fruit and vegetables.... Full Answer

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How many servings of fruits and vegetables should I eat a day?

The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) both recommend eating at... Full Answer

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