Supplements Guide: Side Effects & Best Multivitamins

Vitamins and supplements like melatonin and fish oil offer health benefits but can cause side effects if misused. Learn about the impact of saw palmetto on blood pressure and find the best multivitamins for young women and adults over 50.

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What Happens When You Don't Eat Enough Vitamins & Minerals?

A child dies of malnutrition every six seconds, according to the World Food Program USA. Although most of these deaths occur in developing countries, the truth is that malnutrition occurs within the United States as well. Malnutrition, especially in developed countries, doesn’t always equate to starvation.

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What Does It Mean If I Have a Vitamin D Level of 12?

Your body produces vitamin D, also called the sunshine vitamin, after exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. That may seem like the only excuse you need to head outdoors, but organizations like the American Academy of Dermatology urge you to consider the skin risks involved in soaking up the sun.

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Coke & Phosphorus

Since Civil War veteran and pharmacist John Pemberton introduced Coca-Cola in the late 19th century, millions of people have turned to the product and other colas as their everyday beverage.

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Canker Sores and Vitamin Deficiencies

Cold sores may be more visible, but canker sores are often more disruptive; they can cause so much pain that your ability to eat or even talk is affected. These mouth sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, are more common in women and those with a family history.

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