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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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Expert & Community Posts
Vitamin D: What’s All the Fuss?
By Sandy Greenquist , Health Expert...brain fog, soft and brittle fingernails and muscle weakness and postural instability. Higher... Read more »
Study Shows B Vitamin Deficiencies Contribute to Memory Disorder
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health ExpertA Newswise article titled, "B-Vitamin Deficiency May Cause Vascular Cognitive Impairment," caught... Read more »
Are Supplements And Carrots Worth The Hype?
By Patrika Tsai , Health ExpertWhat exactly are anti-oxidants, and do I need to take them as supplements? Anti-oxidants are... Read more »
Interview with Howie Mandel: Questions Anyone?
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertThis coming Tuesday I will be interviewing Howie Mandel and talking to him about how ADHD has... Read more »
Top 13 Vitamins: Are You Getting Enough?
By Melanie Thomassian , Health ExpertGenerally speaking, those who consistently eat a varied, healthy diet should be able to obtain all... Read more »
Health Guide
Vitamins: Dietary Health Benefits
Dietary Health BenefitsThe benefits of any dietary factors are very difficult to prove, and, to date, there is no hard evidence that any supplement protects against any major disease. Studies on... Read more »Crohn's Disease: Dietary Factors
Dietary FactorsThe role of diet and nutrition is very important in Crohn's disease and should be considered for four separate situations:As important add-on treatment to medical therapies for... Read more »Anemia: Diagnosis
...need to be performed if the disease is strongly suspected but the diagnosis is not clear.Determining Vitamin Deficiency. Once megaloblastic anemia has been diagnosed, the doctor will need to... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Prevention
PreventionBecause colds and flus are easily spread, everyone should always wash his or her hands before eating and after going outside. Ordinary soap is sufficient. Waterless hand cleaners that... Read more »Anemia: Symptoms
...only during a medical examination that includes a blood test. When they occur, symptoms may include:Weakness and fatigue are the most common symptoms of even mild anemia. Even iron deficiency... Read more »Images
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Related News
Heart Healthy Vitamin D
January 20, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A lack of vitamin D can cause bone and muscle weakness, but now researchers say it may also affect your heart health. A growing... Read summary »
Kids Low on Vitamin D
August 10, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seven out of 10 U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, according to a study of over 6,000 children by researchers at... Read summary »
Obesity Surgery can Cause Serious Neurological Condition
March 21, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you have obesity surgery, it is crucial for you to take your prescribed vitamin supplements and watch for symptoms such as... Read summary »
Vitamin D Recommendations Doubled
November 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamin D grows healthy bones and keeps them strong -- and new guidelines suggest your child may need double the amount he or... Read summary »
Live Longer with Vitamin D
March 20, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adding a vitamin D supplement to your daily diet might not be a bad idea. European researchers who reviewed 18 studies... Read summary »
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