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16 May, 2022
What is folic acid?

What is folic acid?

Folic acid, also known as Vitamin B9 or B11, is an important part of the Vitamin B complex. Normal folate levels range between 10 and 40 nmol/L; levels below 10 nmol/L indicate a deficiency and can...

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16 May, 2022
What is ferritin?

What is ferritin?

Ferritin is present in your blood as a measure of the amount of iron in your bone marrow and liver. When you do not consume enough iron, your body uses its stock of ferritin to...

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16 May, 2022
What is ALT?

What is ALT?

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme found primarily in liver cells, and to a lesser extent in other cells of the body. When the liver is damaged or inflamed, excess ALT can leak into the...

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16 May, 2022
What is LDL?

What is LDL?

The abbreviation LDL stands for Low Density Lipoprotein. This is also known as “bad cholesterol”. It is important for cardiovascular health that the amount of LDL cholesterol in your body is not too high. You...

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16 May, 2022
What is vitamin D?

What is vitamin D?

Often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin”, vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays a key role in a variety of bodily functions. Although our bodies can make vitamin D through exposure to sunlight,...

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30 March, 2022
What are normal thyroid levels?

What are normal thyroid levels?

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones and plays a crucial role in overall hormonal balance and health. It is important that thyroid levels remain within the normal range,...

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29 March, 2022
What is Hemoglobin?

What is Hemoglobin?

Hemoglobin (Hb) is part of the red blood cells in our body. It is important to maintain a healthy hemoglobin level to feel our best and ensure our body can function properly. When our hemoglobin...

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29 March, 2022
What is HDL?

What is HDL?

HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein, a type of cholesterol found in our blood. It is essential for our heart health and is often referred to as “good cholesterol.” But why is it considered “good,” and...

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26 March, 2022
What is chlamydia?

What is chlamydia?

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and is caused by the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis. Never heard of Chlamydia before? That is not surprising, because even though it is one of...

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