- Water: How much should you drink every day? - Mayo Clinic
How much water should you drink each day? It's a simple question with no easy answer Studies have recommended drinking different amounts over the years But how much water a body needs may be different for each person It depends on many things, including your health, age, how active you are, where you live and the weather
- Vitamin B-12 - Mayo Clinic
When taken at recommended doses, vitamin B-12 supplements are generally considered safe The recommended daily amount of vitamin B-12 for adults is 2 4 mcg and 10 to 12 mcg for older adults
- Calorie Calculator - Mayo Clinic
If you're pregnant or breast-feeding, are a competitive athlete, or have a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, the calorie calculator may overestimate or underestimate your actual calorie needs
- Chart of high-fiber foods - Mayo Clinic
The suggested amount of daily fiber depends on your age and how many calories you take in each day Current dietary guidelines for Americans suggests that people age 2 and older get 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories in the daily diet For children ages 12 months through 23 months, the guidelines suggest getting 19 grams of fiber a day In the charts below you'll find common foods and
- Vitamin E - Mayo Clinic
Meats, dairy, leafy greens, and fortified cereals also have vitamin E And the vitamin comes in capsules or drops to take by mouth Too little vitamin E can cause nerve pain, called neuropathy, and damage to the retina, called retinopathy Retinopathy can cause vision loss The recommended daily amount of vitamin E for adults is 15 milligrams a
- Caffeine: How much is too much? - Mayo Clinic
Caffeine has its perks, but it can pose problems too Find out how much is too much and if you need to cut down
- Vitamin D - Mayo Clinic
The recommended daily amount of vitamin D is 400 international units (IU) for children up to age 12 months, 600 IU for people ages 1 to 70 years, and 800 IU for people over 70 years
- Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance
Considering calcium supplements? First figure out how much calcium you need Then weigh the pros and cons of supplements
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