Food & Nutrition: Culinary Techniques, Diets & Metabolic Health

Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.

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Is 500 mcg of B12 Too Much to Take?

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin in the B-complex of vitamins. Most people obtain adequate vitamin B12 from the foods they eat, but some people still choose to supplement, or your doctor may recommend a supplement. Unlike some vitamins, vitamin B12 is measured in micrograms, not milligrams.

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Can Pregnant Women Overdose on Omega-3?

During pregnancy, you want to do everything you can to help ensure that your baby is as healthy as possible. You take prenatal vitamins and carefully avoid the foods your obstetrician blacklists.

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Is It Safe to Take Melatonin With SSRIs?

If you have been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), discuss any other medications or supplements you are considering taking with your physician.

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