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Over-The-Counter vs Prescription Prenatal Vitamins
By kdev

  If you are trying to conceive, then taking prenatal vitamins one of the best choices you could ever make. Prenatal vitamins provide all required the nutrients for a healthy pregnancy.


An array of prenatal vitamins can be found in todays market. Some of these can be bought easily over-the-counter, whilst others will need a prescription from your doctor. Are you still wondering whether to go with prenatal supplements despite the fact that over-the-counter vitamins seem more promising? Read further to understand the difference between over-the-counter and prescription prenatal vitamins.

The main difference between the two is the amount of folic acid included. Folic acid is an important ingredient in prescription prenatal vitamins, as it plays a vital role in building healthy blood cells. Common ingredients are calcium, folic acid and iron. The prescription prenatal vitamins mostly contain 1,000 mcg Folic Acid, whereas over-the-counter prenatal vitamins contain Folic acid anywhere from 400 mcg to 800 mcg.

An informal comparison made on over-the-counter prenatal vitamins and prescribed prenatal vitamins concluded that although over-the-counter vitamins are high in almost all micronutrient
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Super-Charging Your Smile
By Antwan Richardson

  Your teeth are an important part of your appearance. Teeth whitening facilities in Houston area know about this fact. That is why they are encouraging people to whiten their teeth so that they can look their best if ever they want others to appreciate their whole appearance.


Whitening your teeth can also boost your self confidence. Ever notice those people who smile a lot even to strangers? Notice how easily they can radiate warmth just by smiling that smile. Sometimes, that smile get so contagious that you find yourself smiling and feeling better from that time on.

This is the reason why you have to perfect that smile so you can do it more. One way of perfecting it is by whitening your teeth. In today's world where beauty products and facial makeover is rampant, you get to see a lot of beautiful people. The most common sight you will encounter is the color of their teeth.

You probably think that they are very lucky to have been born with those teeth. What you do not know is that they are
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Your Guide to Foods Rich in Vitamin B12
By Antwan Richardson

  Vitamin B12, or cobalamin as it is often called in scientific circles, plays an important role in the synthesis of DNA and RNA (2). It also has a neurological function, as well as an aid in the metabolism of fat, carbohydrates and red blood cells. A deficiency in vitamin B12 can lead to a wide spectrum of hematologic and neuropsychiatric disorders that can often be reversed by early diagnosis and prompt treatment. However, if not earlier treated, vitamin B12 deficiency can often have serious repercussions.


The best way to counteract vitamin B12 deficiency is to take in food containing vitamin B12. However, vitamin B12 is not widely available as they are usually not found in plants, not unless these plants have been contaminated with soil microorganisms. Thus, vegetarians are much more susceptible to the risk of getting vitamin B12 deficient because the food they eat are not food containing vitamin B12.

How Much Vitamin B12 Do You Need?

The recommended intake of vitamin B12 is actually very low. The body only needs about 2 micrograms of this vitamin in order to make
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