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When can folate deficiency occur?

A deficiency of folate can occur when an increased need for folate is not matched by an increased intake, when dietary folate intake does not meet recommended needs, and when folate loss increases. Medications that interfere with the metabolism of folate […]

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The Tell Tell Signs of Stress

Signs of Stress No matter how much we organise our workload, whether it’s in the office or at home, stress still manages to wriggle its way in. Able to manifest itself in a number of mental and physical ways, stress […]

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Health Risks from Excessive Calcium

Excessively high levels of calcium in the blood known as hypercalcemia can cause renal insufficiency, vascular and soft tissue calcification, hypercalciuria (high levels of calcium in the urine) and kidney stones [1]. However, hypercalcemia rarely results from dietary or supplemental […]

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) acts as a coenzyme to help the body metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats.  It also helps to balance the sodium and potassium levels in the body. Benefits – Maintains a healthy cardiovascular, nervous and immune system.– May […]

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Remedies for High Blood Pressure

An ever increasing problem in today’s world is the obesity rate as well as lack of exercise which is leading to an increase in high blood pressure. While this is a serious health problem, it can often be reversed by […]

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Iron

Iron: What is it? Iron, one of the most abundant metals on Earth, is essential to most life forms and to normal human physiology. Iron is an integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health. In humans, […]

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