Articles by Leah DiPlacido, Ph.D.

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What Are the Effects of Alcohol on Vitamins & Minerals?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Leah DiPlacido, Ph.D.

Alcohol is safe in moderation -- generally defined as one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men. People who exceed these amounts or abuse alcohol daily often develop vitamin and mineral deficiencies because alcohol interferes with the body's ability to absorb nutrients.

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B12 Injection Dosage

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Leah DiPlacido, Ph.D.

Vitamin B-12 is required for the transformation of protein and fat into energy. The metal cobalt is incorporated into vitamin B-12, which is the basis of the alternative name of this vitamin, cobalamin.