Are You Getting Your Vitamin D?
Issues with someone’s bones and muscles can be caused by a vitamin D deficiency and most commonly affects individuals with darker skin and are age 65 and older. The good news is it is preventable and correctable. Vitamin D is important to the body because it plays a...
Fluid Restricted Diets
If you have certain health conditions, your healthcare provider may advise you to follow a fluid restricted diet. Examples of health conditions that may benefit from fluid restriction include heart failure, kidney disease, and liver disease. Sometimes these conditions...
Understanding the Thyroid
The thyroid gland makes two hormones that are essential for all the cells in the body to work normally. The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that is located in the neck and the two hormones it creates are called thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) that are...
Vitamin B9: Natural sources, supplements or as a prescription medical food?
Vitamin B9 is important for red blood cell formation and basic cell functions. The nutrient is crucial during early pregnancy to reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain and spine. Low levels of vitamin B9 have been associated anemia, cognitive impairment,...
