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People taking metformin for diabetes or diabetes prevention, for several years, may have an increased risk of vitamin B12 deficiency and anemia. This post from Mercola.com creates awareness about the importance of monitoring your vitamin B12 levels if you take metformin. New research showed nearly 20 percent of those taking metformin had borderline low vitamin B12 levels which ... Continue Reading
Getting adequate nutrition may be trickier for older adults. Because seniors tend to be less active than younger people, they need fewer calories. Yet research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium. Unfortunately, nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition can persist for a long time before they show up in physical signs or ... Continue Reading
Look up superfoods and you're likely to find berries, broccoli and quinoa. Great common foods, no question, but there's more out there! We've compiled a list of superfoods that for some reason very few are talking about. Often we do know that something is good for us without knowing the reason why. Case in point maybe with superfoods.There are some of these amazing foods that ... Continue Reading
A new study published in the April 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association indicates that inadequate nutrition is linked to a greater risk of anemia in postmenopausal women. "This study suggests that inadequate nutrient intakes are a significant risk factor for anemia in this population of older women and use of multivitamin/mineral supplements is not ... Continue Reading
Dong Quai, also known as Chinese Angelica, is an herb that belongs to the celery family and is typically found in China, Japan and Korea. The plant is usually found near mountains, meadows and in coastal areas. The dong quai root however is the part that has medicinal value and has been used by Chinese herbalists throughout the ages for various purposes. The most prominent use ... Continue Reading
