Nutritional supplements
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Multivitamins: Do young children need them?
Multivitamins: Are they good insurance for young children?
Flaxseed: Is ground better than whole?
Nutrition experts recommend ground flaxseed over whole flaxseed. Find out why.
Fiber supplements: Safe to take every day?
Fiber supplements are one way to add fiber to the diet. Here are some tips for using them safely.
Vitamin C: An essential nutrient
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that supports normal growth and development and helps your body absorb iron. Because your body doesn't produce or store vitamin C, it's important to include vitamin C in your diet. For most people, an orange or a cup of strawberries, chopped red pepper, or broccoli provides enough vitamin C for the day.
Nutrition: Does it come in a pill?
Nutritional supplements abound. Still, if you want to improve and protect your health, think real food. If you depend on supplements rather than eating a variety of foods, you miss the potential benefits of antioxidants, fiber and other nutrients that only whole, unprocessed foods can provide.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Meningitis 101 for college students
College life can increase the risk of bacterial meningitis, a potentially serious infection – but a vaccine can offer protection.
Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance
Considering calcium supplements? First figure out how much calcium you need. Then weigh the pros and cons of supplements.
HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works
Learn about how the HPV vaccine works, who needs it and what side effects to expect.
Prenatal vitamins: OK for women who aren't pregnant?
Prenatal vitamins: Why they might not be suitable if you're not pregnant.
Vitamin D deficiency
What are the risks of too little vitamin D?
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