Absorption

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  Is Your Body "Wasting" Creatine? Nutritionist Shares Tips For Better Absorption

  Nutritionist Lovneet Batra says that proper hydration can lower the risk of headaches and cramps you get after taking creatine.

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  Not Just Haemoglobin: Why Luke Coutinho Says You Should Know Your Ferritin Levels

  Luke Coutinho stresses that it’s not just about what you eat, but also about whether your body can absorb, store and effectively use those nutrients

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  Can Coffee Cause Iron Deficiency? Expert Explains The Link And Right Timing

  Low iron can occur because of inadequate dietary intake, poor absorption, increased iron requirements or blood loss. In women, excessive menstrual bleeding may be an important factor.

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  Why Your Gut Might Be Blocking Vitamin B12 Absorption And How To Fix It

  Vitamin B12 is essential for your overall health, and ensuring your gut is functioning well is key to absorbing it properly.

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  Can Food Alone Help Fight Iron-Deficiency Anaemia?

  Drumstick leaves and masoor dal are affordable plant-based iron sources but contain non-heme iron that is less easily absorbed by the body.

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  Could Your Gut Change How Your Medicine Works? A Gastroenterologist Explains

  The gut microbiome, intestinal lining, digestive function and even the speed at which food moves through the digestive tract can affect how medicines behave. This means two people taking the same medicine at the same dose may not always have the same response.

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  Is Your Morning Tea Reducing Iron Absorption?

  Your morning tea could be affecting iron absorption. Here is how your morning cup of tea could be impacting iron levels in your body and how to ensure the right timing to avoid it.

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  Is It Safe To Eat Raw Eggs? The Salmonella Infection Risk Explained

  Eggs may become contaminated with Salmonella bacteria either before the shell forms or through contamination of the shell after laying.

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  Vitamin D Deficiency Affects 80% Of Indians: Expert Suggests You Avoid These Mistakes

  In an Instagram post, the nutritionist shares some common habits to improve vitamin D levels.

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  Low On Iron? These Everyday Foods Can Help Your Supplement Do Its Job

  Taking an iron tablet isn't enough on its own. What you pair it with, and what you keep away from it, makes a real difference.

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  Think Spinach Is The Best Iron Source? Nutritionist Recommends 7 Indian Foods That Contain More Iron

  According to a nutritionist, spinach only contains 2.7 mg of iron per 100 g and is not the ultimate source of plant-based iron.

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  Iron Supplements: Why Pairing Them With This Fruit Juice Fixes Anaemia Faster

  India faces a public health burden with anaemia that affects women and children. Here is what a new study on iron supplements found, which could help treat anaemia faster.

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  Vitamin D Supplements Not Working? Pair With These 3 Nutrients For Maximum Absorption

  Vitamin D requires specific cofactors to absorb properly and work safely in your body. Taking it alone can limit its effectiveness or cause calcium to build up in the wrong places.

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  Vitamin D Supplements Not Working? Pair With These 3 Nutrients For Maximum Absorption

  Vitamin D requires specific cofactors to absorb properly and work safely in your body. Taking it alone can limit its effectiveness or cause calcium to build up in the wrong places.

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  Your Daily Chai Could Be Blocking Iron Absorption: Nutritionist Shares Best Time To Sip Your Favourite Beverage

  Drinking tea with or right after meals may reduce iron absorption due to tannins, potentially leading to fatigue and weakness.