Articles by A.P. Mentzer

Food with Vitamins E and B12

10 Foods That Can Raise Sperm Count

Published Jan,11 2019 | By A.P. Mentzer

Antioxidants can raise sperm count to improve fertility. Foods that increase sperm count are high in vitamins C, B12 and E; folate; zinc; selenium; and CoQ10.

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Iron Supplements & Headaches

Published Jan,03 2019 | By A.P. Mentzer

Iron-deficient anemia can cause headaches, and iron supplements can help you avoid anemia headaches. However, iron supplement headaches can occur if iron levels become excessive.

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G6PD Deficiency Diet

Published Nov,09 2018 | By A.P. Mentzer

G6PD deficiency occurs when your body does not produce adequate amounts of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, an enzyme that assists proper red blood cell function. This inherited condition affects about 400 million people worldwide, according to the Deployment Health and Family Readiness Library.

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A.P. Mentzer graduated from Rutgers University with degrees in Anthropology and Biological Sciences. She worked in pharmaceutical research as a biologist, study analyst and technical writer and was a science editor for an educational publishing company. As a freelancer, Mentzer edited a holistic health magazine that centered on family wellness issues. She enjoys writing about health, medical, nutrition and fitness topics from a scientific perspective.