Vital Signs in Children

Vital signs include heart rate, respiration (breathing rate), blood pressure, and temperature. Knowing the ranges for vital signs for your child can help you notice problems early or relieve concerns you may have about how your child is doing. 0 to 12 months old Vital signs for infants ages 0 to 12 months include the...

Vitamin A

How to Use It For most people, up to 25,000 IU (7,500 mcg) of vitamin A per day is considered safe. However, people over age 65 and those with liver disease should probably not supplement with more than 15,000 IU per day, unless supervised by a doctor. In women who could become pregnant, the maximum safe intake is being...

vitamin A (oral/injection)

Vitamin A is found in foods such as milk, cheese, eggs, butter, fortified margarine, meat, liver, oily saltwater fish, grains, oils, carrots, squash, dark green and yellow vegetables, and fruits such as cantaloupe or apricots. Vitamin A is important for the eyes and skin, the immune system, and for normal growth...

Vitamin A Injection

For vitamin replacement. Brand Name(s): Aquasol A. Generic Name: Vitamin A Palmitate.

Vitamin B-Complex

Interactions with Supplements, Foods, & Other Compounds Vitamin B-complex includes several different nutrients, each of which has the potential to interact with drugs. Look up the unique interactions for each and discuss the potential benefits and risks of your current medications with your doctor or pharmacist...

Vitamin B1

How to Use It While the ideal intake is uncertain, one study reported the healthiest people consumed more than 9 mg per day. 1 The amount found in many multivitamin supplements (20–25 mg) is more than adequate for most people. . Vitamin B1 is nontoxic, even in very high amounts. . Where to Find It Wheat germ, whole...

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is important in the formation of all cells in the body, especially red blood cells and the covering of nerve cells (myelin). The body needs myelin for nerves to function properly. Vitamin B12 is found in animal products such as meat, shellfish, milk, cheese, and eggs. People who are vegan and...

Vitamin B12

How to Use It Most people do not require vitamin B12 supplements. However, vegans should supplement with at least 2 to 3 mcg per day. . People with pernicious anemia are often treated with injections of vitamin B12. However, oral administration of 1,000 mcg per day can be used reliably as an alternative to vitamin B12...

Vitamin B12 Deficiency (Holistic)

Your body relies on B12 for healthy blood. Too little of this vital vitamin can lead to anemia and other health issues. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Get your B12 Manage mild deficiency with over-the-counter vitamin B12 supplements; a frank vitamin B12 deficiency...

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia

Discusses vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. Explains role of B12 in red blood cells, which carry oxygen through your body. Covers symptoms and tests used to diagnose. Includes info on treatment with diet and medicines.

Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia

Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a blood problem that occurs when there is not enough of this vitamin in the body. Vitamin B12 helps your body make red blood cells, which carry oxygen. Without enough vitamin B12, the body does not have enough red blood cells (anemia). Anemia may make you feel weak and tired. Vitamin B12...

Vitamin B12 Test

A vitamin B12 test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in the blood. The body needs this B vitamin to make blood cells and to maintain a healthy nervous system. Vitamin B12 is found in animal products such as meat, shellfish, milk, cheese, and eggs. Most people who eat animal products are not likely to develop vitamin...

Vitamin B2

How to Use It The ideal level of intake is not known. The amounts found in many multivitamin supplements (20–25 mg) are more than adequate for most people. . Where to Find It Dairy products, eggs, and meat contain significant amounts of vitamin B2. Leafy green vegetables, whole grains, and enriched grains contain some...

Vitamin B3

How to Use It In part because it is added to white flour, most people generally get enough vitamin B3 from their diets to prevent a deficiency. However, 10–25 mg of the vitamin can be taken as part of a B-complex or multivitamin supplement. Larger amounts are used for the treatment of various health conditions. . Where...

Vitamin B6

How to Use It The most common supplemental intake is 10–25 mg per day. However, high amounts (100–200 mg per day or even more) may be recommended for certain conditions. Where to Find It Potatoes, bananas, raisin bran cereal, lentils, liver, turkey, and tuna are all good sources of vitamin B6. Possible Deficiencies...

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