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
The term 'vitamin' is derived from 'vital amine'. They are a group of substances required in small amounts for growth and development but which cannot be manufactured by the body. Without vitamins the human body would not survive. We all need ... [... 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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Obesity
Obesity is a heavy accumulation of fat in the body's fat cells to such a serious degree that it rapidly increases the risk of obesity-associated diseases and mortality. Obesity is found a little more among men than women. Stomach obesity is more ... [... 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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Vitamins - what do they do?
Throughout this factsheet, recommended daily amount refers to the European Union recommended daily amounts (EU/RDA) for nutritional labelling of food products. Nutritional requirements are often slightly different for young children and ... [... more]
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Anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia)
Anaemia is a deficiency of red blood cells that can lead to a mild lack of oxygen-carrying ability causing unusual tiredness. Red blood cells are manufactured in the bone marrow and have a life expectancy of approximately four months. Anaemia ... [... more]
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