Dr. Shi Guimei reply Nutrition Question - Page 11

Q10 and Co-Q10 Are the Co-Q10 and Q10 sold in the market referring to the same substance? Are they both Vitamin Q? Thank you.

Legume products Are all legumes rich in phytoestrogens? Such as soybeans, black beans, mung beans, red beans, etc.?

Selective eating? Hello, I have two children. The older brother is less picky and eats vegetables, fruits, and meat, but the younger brother is very picky. He only eats braised pork rice, dried tofu, and tofu, and he doesn't eat any vegetables at all. He hides the vegetables...

Ovarian cancer patients should avoid foods that are high in hormones? Hello, my mother is an ovarian cancer patient who has completed surgery and chemotherapy, and is currently undergoing check-ups every three months. She is taking B vitamins, Coenzyme Q10, calcium supplements, a...

Apple Hello, I bought red apples at a hypermarket, but after peeling them, I noticed that the flesh is also red. Are these dyed apples, and will eating them cause any harm?

Vitamin C Doctor, I eat one apple and four kiwis every morning, followed by a multivitamin. At noon, I take a B50 vitamin (because I experience a lot of stress and anxiety), and in the afternoon, I take a 500 mg vitamin C and a 300 mg grape seed extract. I also consume a lot of f...

Is the "casein" contained in Fujita calcium the same as melamine? Hello: Our family purchased a bottle of liquid calcium recommended by the pharmacy to supplement calcium... it's called "Fujita Calcium," and it contains "casein" as an additive. ...

Food Safety and Hygiene Hello: This incident occurred on August 31, 2008, when I was taken by a vocational school classmate to a direct sales (Wei Xin) company in Taipei. I won't go into the details of that process, but before receiving those products, I had to sign a volunt...

Nutrient-dense foods that are small in volume but high in calories? Hello, doctor. Could you please tell me which foods on the market are small in volume yet highly nutritious (high in calories)? I want to gain weight but have difficulty doing so (I have poor gastrointestinal fun...

Comminuted fracture Hello, Dr. Shi. I have a comminuted fracture and would like to ask about dietary recommendations regarding what to avoid and what to eat (I have malabsorption issues). I would also like to know how to choose calcium supplements sold at regular pharmacies. Is t...

Weight loss Hello, I would like to ask some questions regarding weight loss. 1. Is walking or jogging effective for weight loss? Is the effect significant? 2. If the weight is concentrated in the abdomen, what can be done to specifically target fat loss in that area? 3. Why do ...

EF-1 Recently, I have often seen the EF-1 technology from Zhen& on television. Since I have a child with allergies, my father-in-law ordered it on his own without discussing it with the family. However, a classmate who works at a pharmacy disagrees with giving it to children....

What is the best diet for a one-year-old baby? Hello. My baby is now over 14 months old. When she was 2 to 3 months old, we discovered she had a hemangioma. We previously treated it with corticosteroids. Later, when she turned one, the doctor said she could stop taking the medica...

Please ask any questions related to baby complementary foods? Is it nutritious and healthy to use the soaking water from dried mountain products (such as mushrooms) and dried seafood (such as dried shrimp, anchovies, dried oysters, etc.) after washing them, as broth for making ba...

Cholesterol Hello Doctor: My father is 65 years old, and during a recent health check-up, his cholesterol level was found to be 244. Is this considered high, and what should the normal range be for his age? The doctor mentioned that it is elevated but did not prescribe any medica...

Tapioca starch Hello, Doctor Shi: I have a question that I couldn't find the answer to online. I've been looking for information regarding the benefits and harms of cassava flour for the human body. My mother-in-law has recently become fond of it, mixing cassava flour w...

Diet for Peritonitis I was diagnosed with acute appendicitis after experiencing abdominal pain and underwent emergency surgery, which revealed a more severe case of peritonitis. I was hospitalized for 10 days and have now been discharged. However, each elder in my family has diff...

Bad news about tomatoes? Hello Dr. Shi: I came across an article online stating that fresh tomatoes contain potentially lethal solanine, which surprised me greatly. I would like to understand if this is true. Since most people in Taiwan eat tomatoes raw, if this online report is ...

Can apples help with memory? Hello, I recently came across several articles online stating that apples are nicknamed "memory fruits." This is because apples are rich in zinc, which is an essential element for the formation of nucleic acids and proteins closely related t...

Can people with gastrointestinal issues drink yogurt? Hello, doctor. Due to my ongoing gastrointestinal issues, I frequently experience diarrhea (a few times a month, lasting anywhere from 3 to 5 days each time). After undergoing examinations at a major hospital, the doctor concl...