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• QAre phytosterols safe for pregnant or breast-feeding women?

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  AKathy Snider answered

  Phytosterols (plant sterols) have been considered safe as they are naturally occuring and have been shown to help reduce cholesterol levels. The concern, of course, is how the phytosterol is supplied, and if any other ad...Full Answer

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• QAre there supplements that can be used to promote joint health?

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  ADiana Meeks answered

  <p>Vitamin supplements such as calcium and vitamin D can help prevent disease such as osteoporosis that lead to joint conditions. Researchers are studying the affects of glucosamine on joint cartilage health, too. Glucos...Full Answer
• QWhat is black snakeroot used for in medicine?

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  ADiana Meeks answered

  <p>Black snakeroot is an eastern North American perennial herb. A substance obtained from the root of the plant has been used in some cultures to treat a number of medical problems. It is being studied in the treatment o...Full Answer
• QWhy does iron build up in our body?

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  AUniv. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered

  <p>Humans have no natural way to remove extra iron from the body.</p>
• QIf I have a blood transfusion am I more at risk of iron overload?

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  AUniv. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered

  <p>People who receive more than 10 transfusions of red blood cells have a higher chance of developing iron overload. Talk to your doctor about your chance of iron overload after many red blood cell transfusions.</p>
• QWhat causes iron overload?

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  AUniv. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered

  <p>The body does not have a way to remove extra iron so iron &lsquo;overload&rsquo; occurs when too much iron builds up in the body. Iron overload can be caused by a mutation or change in the genes that provide instructi...Full Answer
• QHow does chondroitin help treat osteoarthritis?

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  ARealAge answered

  <p>Chondroitin sulfate is easily taken up from the intestine into the bloodstream in animals and in humans. In one study, researchers were able to show rapid absorption of chondroitin sulfate that was administered orally...Full Answer
• QCan rosemary and spearmint help with memory?

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  ADr. Robin Miller, MD answered

  Studies show that rosemary and spearmint help with memory and more. In this video, Robin Miller, MD, talks about the various benefits of these herbs and how to take them.
• QHow does astralagus help slow down the aging process?

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  ADr. Mehmet Oz, MD answered

  There&#39;s a special chemical in astragalus some researchers think may slow down the aging process right where it happens, inside of our cells, where the blueprint of our cells resides.<br /> <br /> This special chemi...Full Answer
• QHow safe is astralagus?

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  ADr. Mehmet Oz, MD answered

  Because of its long history of traditional and clinical use, astragalus is considered to be safe. However, it may increase the risk of bleeding, so caution is advised to those with bleeding disorders or those takin...Full Answer