Reporting Highlights An Essential Shot: Vitamin K shots, which help the blood to clot, are one of three key interventions for newborns, along with an antibiotic eye ointment and the hepatitis B vaccine. Increasing Rejections: The government doesn’t track vitamin K rejections, but hospitals have seen a rise in parents opting out of the shots…
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential nutrient. It assists your body in producing red blood cells, boosts energy levels and even supports your nervous system. Most people get enough vitamin B12 through the foods they eat (commonly found in animal-based foods like meat, eggs and fish) or beverages like energy drinks that…
Winter calls for longer nights and shorter days without sunlight. With cold and flu season on the rise, plus seasonal affective disorder rearing its ugly head, our immune systems take a hit. One nutrient that is great at fighting against attacks on our bodies is vitamin D. Unfortunately, with longer hours of darkness, getting our…
