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Can dialysis patients take Centrum and probiotics? Hello: Can dialysis patients take Centrum multivitamins? What about probiotics?

Hysterectomy (asking for my mother) My mom is scheduled for a hysterectomy next week. Since our family follows a vegetarian (ovo-lacto) diet, I would like to know what she can eat and what supplements she should take after the surgery. Thank you!

How to intake nutrients to enhance absorption rates? Hello, nutritionist! My health is generally okay, but I really want to help my elderly parents absorb nutrients more effectively. I have organized the following questions: 1. Green tea is said to have antioxidant properties, ...

I want to grow taller..? Hello Doctor: I am currently in the 9th grade and will be graduating this year, but my height is only 160 cm. I jump rope 500 times a day and drink milk every day, but I haven't seen much growth. Do I still have a chance to grow taller? My dad is 160...

I want to grow taller? My father is 159 cm tall and my mother is 160 cm tall. During my developmental years, I stayed up late and didn't exercise much (ages 13-14). By the time I was 15, I was only 159 cm tall. At 16, I started to adjust my routine and began playing basketba...

A 21-year-old male who is 156 cm tall may still have some potential for growth, although it is generally limited after the growth plates have closed, which typically occurs in the late teens to early twenties. To potentially increase height, the following conditions may be consid...

Height issues Hello, I am 15 years old and my height is only 158 cm. My dad is 168 cm and my mom is 160 cm. However, I haven't grown at all in the past four months. I have already developed secondary sexual characteristics, and my bone age is six months ahead of my chronolog...

Is a height of 174 cm still considered tall for a second-year high school student? Is there a good chance of growing taller? At 174 cm tall and weighing 52 kg in the second year of high school, you are still within a normal growth range. It is possible to reach 180 cm, as growth ...

How can I gain weight? I just started high school this year, and I am 164 cm tall and weigh 34 kg, which gives me a severely inadequate BMI. As a result, I haven't had my menstrual cycle at all, and I'm really worried about myself. I eat a lot but just can't gain w...

Postoperative Care for the Elderly Hello: My grandmother is currently one hundred years old and underwent surgery for peritonitis in mid-December. She was discharged in January for recovery. At the time of discharge, the doctor did not provide specific dietary guidelines, only ad...

Herniated disc I would like to ask about the dietary recommendations for my father who recently underwent surgery for a herniated disc. What should he eat to promote a speedy recovery?

Weight Gain Nutritional Consultation Hello, doctor. I am 169 cm tall and weigh 46 kg. I would like to gain some weight. My appetite for three meals is normal, but I have difficulty gaining weight. Sometimes I experience bloating, and drinking too many cold beverages can make me f...

Does smoking really affect height growth? I am 14 years old, 143 cm tall, and weigh 40 kg. Does smoking really affect my height? Are there any ways to grow taller? My mom is 158 cm, and my dad is a bit shorter than her. Do I still have a chance to grow taller? I really want to be...

If you have difficulty gaining weight, you should consult a specialist in endocrinology or a nutritionist? Hello, doctor. I have been consistently underweight for a long time (165 cm / around 48-52 kg). About 5 to 6 years ago, I consulted a gastroenterologist, and after examinati...

Issues with Nutritional Supplement Absorption When it comes to dietary supplements available on the market, there are many forms, including liquid solutions, tablets, and capsules. The question arises: which form is better for absorption? For example, with fucoidan, which is avai...

Is it possible for a male student in the first year of high school, who is less than 160 cm tall, to grow taller? Currently, I am a first-year student in a vocational school, with a height of less than 160 cm (158.7 cm). I have visited many hospitals since the ninth grade and hav...

Vitamin C effervescent tablets Hello, nutritionist. Recently, I have been taking effervescent vitamin C tablets, but someone told me that vitamin C, being an antioxidant, is prone to oxidation itself. Therefore, it should not be consumed in a way that involves contact with water,...

Diet After Debridement Surgery Dear enthusiastic nutritionist, My wife (36 years old) underwent debridement surgery due to severe mastitis. After the surgery, the tissue may still be inflamed and there is the presence of pus and blood, so she currently has an open wound that has...

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...

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...