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.
Magnesium is a mineral naturally present in foods, but magnesium compounds -- such as magnesium citrate -- may be recommended as a laxative or to counter a deficiency. Since excess supplemental magnesium can lead to toxicity, it's important to follow recommendations for safe and effective dosing.
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About one-half of U.S. adults take dietary supplements, with multivitamin-mineral products, calcium supplements and omega-3 or fish oil being the most common choices, reports a March 2013 article in "JAMA Internal Medicine."
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Sudden inflammation of the pancreas -- known as acute pancreatitis -- is one of the most common and painful conditions affecting the digestive system. If you are diagnosed with this potentially life-threatening illness, treatment usually involves a period of hospitalization.
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