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Health Encyclopedia: Vitamins Introduction
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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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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Osteoporosis
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertOsteoporosis is a decrease in bone density. As humans age, resorption of bone outpaces formation of... Read more »
Can supplements lower my blood pressure?
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert...particularly in rodents. Studies are being conducted in humans, but the data is still limited.... Read more »
It May Be in Your Genes
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...instructions to make molecules called proteins. In humans, genes vary in size from a few hundred... Read more »
Vitamin D for the Heart
By David Mendosa , Health ExpertThose of us who have diabetes and don't get enough vitamin D can't process cholesterol normally. It... Read more »
Low Bone Mass in Children, Part One: Causes
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert...that directly affect bone mass in children include human growth hormone deficiency and... Read more »
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Narcolepsy: Causes
...tend to afflict those with particular genetically determined molecules of the immune system called human leukocyte antigens (HLAs).Experts suggest that an immune attack in narcolepsy may occur... Read more »Anemia: Treatment
...marrow to increase the production of red blood cells. It has been genetically engineered as recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) and is available as epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit, and Eprex).... Read more »Immunizations: Viral Influenza
...influenza:Influenza A is the most widespread and most severe strain. It can affect both animals and humans. Influenza A is the cause of the worldwide epidemics (pandemics) of the flu that have... Read more »Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Causes
...patients with SLE that promotes the build-up of immune complexes that can cause kidney damage. HLA (human leukocyte antigen) is a protein that presents antigens to T cells by holding them up from... Read more »Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Prevention
...is no evidence, however, that lecithin supplements or foods containing it can prevent gallstones in humans.Sugar. High-intake of sugar has been associated with an increased risk for gallstones.... Read more »Images
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