Vitamins and minerals - what do they do?
Throughout this factsheet the recommended daily amount (RDA) refers to the EU guidance that is used for nutrition tables on food products. Check the letters after the RDA carefully. One microgram (mcg or µg) is a thousand times smaller than a ... [... more]
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Anaemia due to iron deficiency
Dr Rachel Green, consultant haematologist and Dr Patrick Davey, cardiologist Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common type of anaemia. In the UK 8 per cent of women have this type of anaemia. Iron deficiency is more frequent in women who smoke, ... [... more]
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Vitamins, minerals and supplements
Vitamins are essential substances that cannot be manufactured by the body. We need small amounts of vitamins for growth and development. Without vitamins the body cannot survive. The term vitamin is derived from the phrase vital amine. There are ... [... more]
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Anaemia due to folic acid deficiency
Dr Patrick Davey, cardiologist and Dr Rachel Green, consultant haematologist 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 ... [... more]
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Obesity
Obesity is more than just a few extra pounds. Obesity is the heavy accumulation of fat in your body to such a degree that it rapidly increases your risk of diseases that can damage your health and knock years off your life, such as heart disease ... [... 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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Anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia)
You get anaemia when you don't have enough red blood cells. This makes it difficult for your blood to carry oxygen, causing unusual tiredness and other symptoms. Dr Patrick Davey, cardiologist and Dr Rachel Green, consultant haematologist Artery: ... [... more]
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