Can I Take Super B Complex and Vitamin E with Gout?
Lecithin Super B Complex and Vitamin E Tablets? I have gout and I take the Lactic Beauty Super B Complex and Vitamin E every morning. Will this cause vitamin overdose? The doses of the B vitamins in the Super B Complex exceed the daily intake by 2000-3000%, but my gout has improv...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Supplementing with B vitamins and vitamin E is not only unhelpful for gout but may also pose health risks due to excessive intake from high doses. It is recommended that gout patients avoid alcohol, high-fat foods, and excessive protein intake, and increase their water con...[Read More] Can I Take Super B Complex and Vitamin E with Gout?
Effective Weight Loss Strategies: Nutrition Tips for Healthy Living
Regarding weight loss? Hello, nutritionist. What exactly is a weight loss diet? How can I lose weight healthily and effectively? I walk slowly for exercise about 10,000 steps six nights a week, and I currently weigh around 76 kg. Is it possible for me to lose 10 kg in five months...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Weight control depends on the balance between calorie consumption and intake. When intake is low and consumption is high, weight will gradually decrease. Healthy weight loss occurs under conditions of balanced nutrition, with exercise as an adjunct to increase muscle stren...[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Strategies: Nutrition Tips for Healthy Living
Boost Your Immunity: Nutrition Tips for Orthodontic Patients
How to Boost Immunity Through Diet I currently have braces for orthodontic treatment, and it seems that my genital warts have recurred. I feel fine in the morning and afternoon, but in the evening, I start to feel weak, have a runny nose, and feel cold. How can I boost my immunit...
Dr. Xie Peiru Reply:
Hello: Due to the limited information you provided, I am unable to assess your condition. I recommend visiting a hospital for diagnosis and treatment, as well as consulting with a hospital nutritionist. Wishing you good health! Qihospital Nutrition Department[Read More] Boost Your Immunity: Nutrition Tips for Orthodontic Patients
Essential Nutrition Tips for Expecting Mothers: Ensuring Baby's Health
Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy Hello, nutritionist: Let me briefly describe my wife's situation: Currently, she eats a slice of white toast with soy milk for breakfast, has only a small amount for lunch, and sometimes snacks on cookies in the afternoon when she feels hun...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Dear Yi-De, Hello! Please confirm if the due date is October 2016 (the 105th year of the Republic of China). Additionally, please provide a dietary record for the past 1 to 3 days, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If there were any snacks in the morning, afternoon, or eve...[Read More] Essential Nutrition Tips for Expecting Mothers: Ensuring Baby's Health
Cholesterol and Eggs: How Often Can You Eat Eggs with High Cholesterol?
Cholesterol & Eggs Hello, I would like to ask why individuals with high cholesterol levels in health check-ups should not eat eggs every day, considering that low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the "bad" cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is the "good...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Dear QQ, Hello! The human body has two main sources of cholesterol. A significant portion is synthesized by the body, particularly in the liver. The other source is dietary intake, which can influence the liver's cholesterol production to some extent. Cholesterol in food is...[Read More] Cholesterol and Eggs: How Often Can You Eat Eggs with High Cholesterol?
Understanding the Impact of Carotenoids and Lutein on Health
Questions about beta-carotene? Hello, I would like to ask a few questions: 1. There are many articles online stating that consuming beta-carotene and lutein together may reduce the absorption of lutein. If this is the case, why are there still products on the market that contai...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Dear Lee, Hello! Lutein is a carotenoid found in natural plants, and it is absorbed by the human body more directly than vitamin A and beta-carotene. Consuming lutein alongside beta-carotene does not reduce its absorption rate. Since the human body cannot synthesize lutein on it...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Carotenoids and Lutein on Health
How to Maintain Your Weight: Tips for a Healthy Diet
How to control body weight? Dr. Tsai, I am 144 cm tall and weigh 40.2 kg, giving me a BMI of 19.4. What should I eat to maintain my weight at 40 kg? This is my biggest concern.
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! At your young age, if your lifestyle and diet are regular, your weight should not fluctuate rapidly. To maintain weight, it is essential to balance calorie intake with calorie expenditure. However, certain health conditions, such as thyroid issues, can affect weight mainte...[Read More] How to Maintain Your Weight: Tips for a Healthy Diet
Brain-Boosting Supplements for Young Professionals: What You Need to Know
Cognitive enhancement supplements Hello, I am a 26-year-old office worker. My job requires a lot of mental effort, but I feel that my cognitive abilities, including both short-term and long-term memory, expression skills, and reaction time, are declining. I even feel that my ment...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Dear Ami, Hello! The human body requires a wide variety of nutrients. To maintain health, it is essential to focus on a balanced diet and a diverse range of foods to achieve a complementary effect. Many health supplements on the market are exaggerated or misleading. To avoid bei...[Read More] Brain-Boosting Supplements for Young Professionals: What You Need to Know
Understanding Water Retention: Causes and Solutions for Swelling
It seems that there is a bit too much fluid? I will turn 18 by the end of this year, with a height of 162 cm, weight of 48 kg, body fat percentage of 22%, and water percentage of 57%. Recently, I have noticed that my legs seem a bit swollen compared to others with similar height ...
Dr. Jiang Yu Reply:
Sit down and press the swollen area with your thumb, such as the ankle or calf. If the indentation quickly returns to normal, there is no need to worry. However, if it takes a long time to recover, you should go to the hospital to check and confirm the cause of the swelling. It i...[Read More] Understanding Water Retention: Causes and Solutions for Swelling
Health Risks of a Limited Vegetarian Diet: A Teen's Guide to Nutrition
Vegetarianism Issues I am currently 15 years old and will have been vegetarian for two years next month. However, I was very picky as a child and almost never ate vegetables (I don't like the taste of vegetables). Currently, I eat a very limited diet, such as fried rice and ...
Dr. Jiang Yu Reply:
First of all, I am curious whether you are male or female, and what your body type is—are you overweight or underweight? Do you experience constipation? During puberty, it is generally recommended to consume 4 to 6 bowls of whole grains, 2 cups of dairy, 4 to 5 servings of protei...[Read More] Health Risks of a Limited Vegetarian Diet: A Teen's Guide to Nutrition
Addressing Nutritional Concerns for Male Vegetarians: Acne and Weight Issues
Vegetarian Issues 2 Hello, I am the vegetarian who asked a question yesterday. I am a male, about 165 cm tall, and my weight has always been below 55 kg. I do not have constipation issues as long as I stay above 50 kg, and I have regular bowel movements every morning. I have cons...
Dr. Jiang Yu Reply:
So your body type is on the thinner side. There is a saying: "You are what you eat." The human body is composed of various nutrients, and since you are in a developmental stage, some effects can be long-lasting. Don't let childhood picky eating habits go uncorrecte...[Read More] Addressing Nutritional Concerns for Male Vegetarians: Acne and Weight Issues
Will I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Weight Gain and Nutrition at 14
Will I still grow taller? My weight is increasing, but it doesn't seem to matter what I eat? Nutritionist: May I ask if I will still grow taller at 14 years old and a height of 178.5 cm? I really want to grow taller. My weight suddenly increased when I transitioned from elem...
Dr. Xie Peiru Reply:
Hello WANG: 1. During the process of growth and development, genetics, development, and individual physical conditions are all closely related. It is recommended to consult a physician in the Department of Genetic Metabolism at a hospital to understand your developmental status...[Read More] Will I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Weight Gain and Nutrition at 14
Understanding Placenta Powder: Ingredients and Effects on Babies
Television advertisement Hello, I would like to ask about something I saw in a television commercial called placental powder. What are its ingredients, and will it have any effects on babies? Thank you.
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! I'm not sure which type of placenta powder you are referring to. Please check the packaging to see if it is labeled as a food or a drug. If it is labeled as food, be sure to look for the basic food labeling requirements, such as the name, ingredients, nutritional info...[Read More] Understanding Placenta Powder: Ingredients and Effects on Babies
Can Jump Rope and Sleep Help Me Grow Taller Than 170 cm?
I want to grow taller than 170 cm? Hello, nutritionist. I am about to enter high school, but my current height is only 163 cm. If I jump rope 600 times every day during the two-month summer vacation and go to bed before 10 PM, is it possible for me to grow to 170 cm or taller?
Dr. Xie Peiru Reply:
Hello, Zhongyuan: During the process of growth and development, genetics, development, and individual physical conditions are all closely related. It is recommended to consult a physician in the Department of Genetics and Metabolism at a hospital to understand your developmental ...[Read More] Can Jump Rope and Sleep Help Me Grow Taller Than 170 cm?
How to Gain Weight and Build a Healthier Body Frame
Too thin with a small frame? My height is 174 cm and my weight is 56 kg, giving me a BMI of 18. I feel that I am really too thin. I eat three regular meals and have checked with a metabolic specialist, and everything is fine. I don't know how to gain weight. My bone structur...
Dr. Jiang Yu Reply:
1. Based on your height, maintaining a weight between 56 kg and 72 kg is considered within the normal weight range. 2. At 22 years old, you are at an age of peak activity and higher energy expenditure, so having a leaner physique is quite normal. 3. If you have a habit of exe...[Read More] How to Gain Weight and Build a Healthier Body Frame
Understanding Maternal Milk Powder: Ingredients and Recommendations
Questions about infant formula? Hello, I have a question. My wife is currently about 20 to 21 weeks pregnant, and I am considering buying maternal milk powder for her. I would like to know what the ingredients of the maternal milk powder sold in pharmacies are, and is there a req...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello, Yide! The expectant mother is currently in the second trimester of her pregnancy, a period during which the fetus grows rapidly and weight gain becomes more noticeable. During this time, mothers should increase their intake of calories, protein, vitamin C, vitamin D, magne...[Read More] Understanding Maternal Milk Powder: Ingredients and Recommendations
Are Apples the Key to Lung Health? Exploring Their Benefits for Ex-Smokers
Apples are the cleansers of the lungs? Hello Dr. Wang: I came across an article online stating that apples act as a "cleanser" for the lungs. Here is the link to the article: http://su5118.myweb.hinet.net/fruit17.htm. Is the information in this article accurate? I have ...
Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Cigarettes contain dozens of harmful substances, and the combustion of tobacco produces over 4,000 compounds that can be dispersed into the air and inhaled into lung tissue. These compounds include nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide, tobacco tar, and other chemical components,...[Read More] Are Apples the Key to Lung Health? Exploring Their Benefits for Ex-Smokers
Calorie Calculation and Portion Guide for Effective Weight Loss
I would like to request a food calorie calculation and portion size chart? I apologize, but I would like to request a food calorie calculation and portion guide, as well as a weight loss meal plan. My weight is 47 kg and my height is 154 cm. My boyfriend's height is 168 cm a...
Dr. Qi Minghua Reply:
Hello! If you would like to obtain information about food calories and portion sizes, you can directly visit the nutrition consultation page for diabetes on the website of the Miaoli Hospital under the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Your height is 154 cm and your weight is 47 kg...[Read More] Calorie Calculation and Portion Guide for Effective Weight Loss
Garlic and Cancer: Benefits, Risks, and Best Consumption Methods
Garlic and Cancer Hello, many people say that garlic contains sulfur compounds that can help fight cancer, but for individuals with cancer, garlic may also trigger inflammatory responses. So, does it really count as an anti-cancer food? Should cancer patients use it regularly? Wh...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Achieving health benefits, cancer prevention, and anti-cancer effects through natural ingredients such as vegetables and fruits should still be based on a balanced diet and maintained consistently, rather than consuming large amounts of a specific type of food, as this cou...[Read More] Garlic and Cancer: Benefits, Risks, and Best Consumption Methods
Nutrition Tips for Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Nutritional Therapy for Diseases Hello, my family member was recently diagnosed with fallopian tube cancer and is currently undergoing the first cycle of chemotherapy with paclitaxel. I would like to ask: (1) What should be increased in the diet during chemotherapy? (2) What shou...
Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Dear PVC, Hello! During chemotherapy, the immune system is weakened, so it is important to avoid raw foods. Therefore, please refrain from consuming sashimi, raw vegetables (including sandwiches and burgers containing raw vegetables, as well as vegetable and fruit juices). When ...[Read More] Nutrition Tips for Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy