Iron and immunity are closely linked: Research has shown that iron deficiency causes anemia, which can affect your immune system – the body's natural defense system. This increases your vulnerability to infection. Because iron is needed for a healthy immune system, lack of it may cause you to catch more illnesses than usual.1
Dr. Georges Aramouny
Pediatric, Neonatologist
The Role of vitamin E and where to find it
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What are proteins? Where can we find them?
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Should food be given as a reward in toddlerhood?
NO! Explanation: When food is used as a reward, it usually results in short-term behaviour changes, but sets up life-long unhealthy eating habits Food as a reward sets up…
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