Osteoporosis is a really hot topic right now. And it should be. As we get older our bones become more brittle and do not rebuild themselves as they did when we were younger. Part of this has to do with our nutrition and our activity levels. These things are called “modifiable risk factors.” Other things […]
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Let’s get together! Or not… drug-mineral interactions
Vitamins and minerals are certainly a great way to keep ourselves healthy. Calcium gives us strong bones and can also be used to treat PMS and iron is how we keep our blood cells healthy and our body oxygenated. These are two minerals I dispense in the pharmacy all the time, but they can cause […]