Mention Vitamin D to most people and they will try not to yawn. One of the less glamorous vitamins it is known as the sunshine vitamin because our skin, when exposed to the ultraviolet rays in sunlight, manufactures vitamin D. Not unexpectedly sunscreen on the skin blocks this production. The remainder of our body’s supply [...]
Written on February 28, 2007 | Posted in
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The FDA recently approved the weight loss medication Xenical (orlistat) for over the counter sales. Xenical has been available by prescription for several years and has been used by doctors in the United States to aid in weight loss programs. This medication works by blocking the intestinal absorption of the fat (triglycerides) in food. If [...]
Written on February 19, 2007 | Posted in
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weight loss |
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Metabolism.com is pleased to offer our members the opportunity to participate in this new blog.
Our mission is to share with you our expertise on a wide range of problems related to metabolism, nutritional health, weight control, as well as conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, high blood pressure, cholesterol management etc. More than that, this [...]
Written on February 8, 2007 | Posted in
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