Nutritional supplements
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Vitamin D toxicity: What if you get too much?
Understand the risks of too much vitamin D, including a toxic reaction.
Vitamin D deficiency
What are the risks of too little vitamin D?
Too much vitamin C: Is it harmful?
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient, but too much carries its own risks.
Toe walking in children
Walking on toes or the balls of the feet is fairly common in children who are learning to walk. Most children outgrow it.
Rett syndrome
This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.
Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know
Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain 'good' bacteria that might help treat or prevent illness. Should they be part of your diet?
Prenatal vitamins: OK for women who aren't pregnant?
Prenatal vitamins: Why they might not be suitable if you're not pregnant.
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.
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