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Bismuth

Bismuth

Bismuth is essentially nontoxic in ordinary amounts, but prolonged exposure or excessive use may lead to toxicity. This could cause mental

Manganese

Manganese

Manganese little known and underrated by both doctors and the general public, is an essential mineral important to many enzyme systems in

Amino Acid Requirements

Amino Acid Requirements

There are definitely specific requirements for proteins, though the exact amount is somewhat questionable. The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of protein according to U.S. government standards is 0.8 gram per kilogram (1 kilogram equals 2.2...

Influenza

Influenza

Influenza is a viral infection of the respiratory tract that is very contagious and is spread by contact with an infected person, and can reach epidemic proportions in the winter months. Dr. Janet Zand discusses the common causes and outlines a...

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