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Health Encyclopedia: Vitamins Introduction

Introduction

Vitamins do not share a common chemistry, but they do share certain characteristics. They are all organic nutrients that are necessary in small amounts for normal metabolism and good health. Your diet or supplements provide most vitamins. The body can manufacture only three vitamins (D, K, and the B vitamin biotin) from nondietary sources. Unlike carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, vitamins are not sources of energy. Instead, vitamins are chemical partners for the enzymes involved in ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Questions on Vitamin B12, Late Night Eating and Apples

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...body but there is no link between this vitamin and weight loss. However, many people who receive... Read more »

Study Shows B Vitamin Deficiencies Contribute to Memory Disorder

By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

...metabolic, cognitive, and microvascular effects of dietary B-vitamin deficiency." In a... Read more »

Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 2

By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

If you qualify for weight loss surgery, and have passed the medical and psychological tests,... Read more »

Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Right for You?

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...procedure. Gastric bypass is not a silver bullet for weight loss. It requires a major diet... Read more »

I is for Insulin

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...weight neutral, while Byetta can lead to substantial weight loss. Read more »

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Health Guide

Anemia: Treatment

...best way to restore iron levels for people who are iron deficient, but they should be used only when dietary measures have failed. However, iron supplements cannot correct anemias that are not due... Read more »

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Chemotherapy Treatments

...loss of cancer-killing effects. Common side effects include the following:DiarrheaTemporary hair lossWeight lossFatigueDepressionNausea and vomiting: Drugs known as serotonin antagonists,... Read more »

Hepatitis: Hepatitis A

...movements, such as climbing stairs or riding on a bumpy road.GI problems can lead to loss of appetite, weight loss, and dehydration.After about 2 weeks, dark urine and jaundice (a yellowish color... Read more »

Alzheimer

...prevent age-related nerve degeneration. However, that in patients with existing Alzheimer's, weight loss is a strong indicator of mental decline. Fats and Oils. The... Read more »

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Lifestyle Changes

...also have regular pelvic examinations and ultrasounds performed to monitor the growth of the fibroid.Dietary Factors for Preventing AnemiaFoods for Maintaining Healthy Iron Stores. The following... Read more »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) There may be a reason Americans keep getting heavier from generation to generation. A new study from Baylor College of Medicine... Read summary »

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By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every day, 70 million people in the United States suffer from... Read summary »

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