Scurvy
Scurvy is the term for a severe vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency, caused by a severe shortage of vitamin C in the body. This vitamin can be found in a variety of fruits, especially oranges, lemons and grapefruits, vegetables such as brocoli ... [... more]
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Anaemia due to folic acid deficiency
For most people, brown bread and vegetables are the main source of folic acid. A person who lacks folic acid may experience intestinal problems as well as the usual symptoms of anaemia. Not eating enough foods that contain folic acid. Alcoholics ... [... more]
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Five portions of fruit and veg a day
Most people believe that they eat enough fruit and vegetables, but studies show that we usually don't. Research proves that if you increase your intake of fruit and veg, you can reduce your risk of getting cancer or cardiovascular diseases and ... [... more]
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Menadiol Phosphate
Menadiol sodium phosphate is a water soluble form of Vitamin K. Naturally occurring vitamin K is fat soluble and is produced in the body, by bacteria that live in the gut. It is also commonly found in the diet - in green leafy vegetables and ... [... more]
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Case finding and diagnosis
Diagnosing diabetes Finding type 2 diabetics in primary care Impaired fasting glycaemia Springtime hypoglycaemia in children with diabetes Evidence-based vegetables and diabetes Exercise and type 2 diabetes Lifestyle intervention to prevent ... [... more]
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Healthy eating
This site is for those of us who want to know that what we eat makes sense, and want to know what the evidence is for eating and health. Its creating was helped along by the BUPA Foundation. Allium Vegetables and Cancer Diet and bladder cancer ... [... more]
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