Internal Organ Health: Colon Care, Abdominal Pain & Biomarkers

Symptoms of colon cancer and causes of abdominal pain require clinical evaluation. Review biomarker levels like A1c and alkaline phosphatase for internal organ health.

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Vitamin A Vs. Beta-Carotene

A vitamin that your cells and tissues use for many essential functions, vitamin A is found in ready-to-use form in animal-based foods, but your body can also convert beta-carotene from plant-derived foods into vitamin A when needed.

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Pomegranate Juice for Enlarged Prostate

The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. It surrounds a portion of the urethra and makes some components of semen. As a man ages, the prostate sometimes enlarges in a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, a noncancerous condition.

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What Are the Functions of Iodine in the Body?

Although your body needs only small amounts of iodine, its role in your body is anything but small. Iodine is critical for the production of your thyroid hormone, which has many important roles.

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