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Dietary vitamins for vegetarians and vegans
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 deficiency may not typically be expected in coeliacs as absorption is co-factor dependent and occurs in the often unaffected terminal ileum, however B12 levels are statistically lower...read more
Key points for feeding vegan children
Infants need plenty of energy. Home-prepared cereals should be made as a thick porridge and not as a thin gruel. Add a little vegetable oil to the cooked grains to increase their calorie content, an...read more
Vitamin D
What is vitamin D? Vitamin D (also called calciferol), a fat soluble vitamin, acts as a hormone, which means that it’s made in one place in the body but used elsewhere.Most of the vita...read more
Vitamin D (calcitriol) : an introduction
Vitamin D is a steroid hormone that has long been known for its important role in regulating body levels of calcium and phosphorus, and in mineralization of ...read more
Vitamin D - for everything from gum to muscle health
Muscle up searchers designed a trial to expand on previous research that indicated a possible association between vitamin D deficiency and periodontal disease. Results showe...read more
What you need to know about cholesterol
Definition Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in all parts of the body. This includes the nervous system, skin, muscle, liver, intestines, and heart. It is made by the body and also obtained from an...read more
