177 articles on "vitamin"

Vitamin A – The Glow-in-the-dark Vitamin

Vitamin A – The Glow-in-the-dark Vitamin by: David Leonhardt The ancient Egyptians had a cure for "night blindness". They fed the patient lots and lots of liver. Perhaps they thought they were appeasing the Gods of sight. In 1930, the first fa...

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Kidney Disease and Your Dog

Kidney Disease and Your Dog by: Debbie Ray The kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood and removing toxins in an animals system. Kidney damage may result from several sources, but the aging process is probably the most common reason for ...

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Food for Potential Energy

Food for Potential Energy by: Michael Jozefiak ENERGY FOOD. At its simplest level, food can be classified as either a Macro-Nutrient or a Micro-Nutrient. Food contains the potential energy which our bodies metabolise into actual energy. One of ...

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Choosing the Right Multivitamin

Choosing the Right Multivitamin by: Ryan S. Bombard Choosing the right multivitamin can be a difficult undertaking. With so many choices on the market, its important to know a little bit behind the scenes in order to make the right choice. So wh...

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Nutrients On The Decline In Our Foods

Nutrients On The Decline In Our Foods by: News Canada (NC)—The amount of nutrients in our food is steadily declining, according to recent research. A recent survey found some fruits and vegetables we buy today contain far fewer nutrients than ...

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Food for Potential Energy

Food plays a significant role in our daily lives. It provides the body with the necessary nutrients and energy to function correctly. Energy is crucial to maintain an active lifestyle and perform everyday activities without getting exhausted quickly....

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Vitamin A – The Glow-in-the-dark Vitamin

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining healthy vision, skin, immune function, and reproductive health. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found in animal foods such as liver, eggs, fortified milk, and some fish. It...

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Vitamins for the Recovering Alcoholic

Vitamins for the Recovering Alcoholic by: David Westbrook I have frequently heard alcoholics who are in early recovery remark that, “If this is what recovery is like, I’d rather go back to drinking.” Vitamin deficiencies, particularly of t...

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Multivitamins vs. Single Supplements

ivitamins vs. Single Supplements by: News Canada (NC)-With all the different types of vitamin and mineral supplements available on the local pharmacy shelf, it can be confusing to determine what you really need. Sometimes a doctor or registered ...

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Kidney Disease and Your Dog

Kidney disease is a common ailment in dogs. It can be a result of various factors such as age, genetics, and diet. The kidneys play a vital role in removing waste from the body, regulating electrolyte balance, and maintaining proper hydration. When t...

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