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Q. Is there a product that will help increase fiber but not increase gas?
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Fiber is defined as material made by plants that is not digested by the human gastrointestinal tract. Fiber is one of the mainstays in the treatment...
Q. Is it safe for weight lifters to take creatine supplements?
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Creatine is a compound that has been shown to speed up recovery in adults after short (generally 10 seconds or less), high intensity bouts of...
Q. Are there any dietary deficiencies associated with celiac disease?
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Patients with celiac disease are at risk for some nutritional deficiencies, including folate deficiency, B12 deficiency, and iron deficiency. Celiac...
Q. Must I throw out my vitamins by their expiration date?
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The expiration date on vitamins is there for a reason. The date lets you know when the vitamins will no longer be effective. You should not take them...
Q. Can lack of iron in the diet cause anemia?
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A lack of iron can cause anemia, and iron deficiency is a very common cause of anemia.This is because iron is major component of hemoglobin and is...
Q. What are the benefits of protein supplements with regard to exercise?
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Protein is the building block of muscles and essential for repair and growth of muscle after exercise. Whenever you exercise, and particularly during...
Q. What are the best sources of vitamin D, and should I take supplements?
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The best food sources naturally rich in vitamin D are cod or fish liver oils, salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel, and shrimp. Vitamin D is also found...
Q. Are some over-the-counter calcium supplements better than others?
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You heard right, not all calcium supplements are the same. The supplements will differ by the kinds of calcium that they contain, the amount that...
Q. What are liver cancer symptoms and signs?
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The initial symptoms (the clinical presentations) of liver cancer are variable. It is becoming much more common for patients to be identified by...
Q. What should I have for my pre-workout meal? Do I change it for my cardio or weight days?
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It's been known for many years that carbohydrate and protein together is an effective source of recovery when consumed after a workout, although...
Q. How can I build muscle by working them to failure?
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The only way to build bigger, more defined muscles is with progressive resistance training - gradually increasing weights and endurance. Use a weight...
Q. What balance of carbs and protein will help men build muscle?
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More than half your calories should come from healthy carbs, says sports nutritionist Nancy Clark, MS, RD. “Carbs supply fuel for energy and prevent...
Q. How do the Salmonella bacteria cause disease, and how is it diagnosed?
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After the ingestion of contaminated food or water, the Salmonella bacteria invade the small intestine and enter the bloodstream temporarily. The...
Q. What is typhoid fever? What is the history of typhoid fever?
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Typhoid fever is an acute illness associated with fever that is most often caused by the Salmonella typhi bacteria. It can also be caused by...
Q. Is poison ivy contagious?
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Many people are susceptible to the rashes of poison ivy, oak, and sumac. The sap oil, called urushiol, causes the skin rash. Poison ivy is not...
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