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Neurofibromatosis Type I. Family History Of Cancer. Healthy Diet. What Does My Body Need?
I am 48 and have a family history of cancer. I try to maintain a healthy diet but i am really unsure about which vitamin's are the safest/ healthiest for me. How do i figure out what my body needs?
Sometimes i feel frustrated and hate going to the dr because of my famlies history. I am # 11 of 12. Children and the only one thathas nf.
I have nf1 i am bascilly healthy despite my disorder and trying to stay that way.
Sometimes i feel frustrated and hate going to the dr because of my famlies history. I am # 11 of 12. Children and the only one thathas nf.
I have nf1 i am bascilly healthy despite my disorder and trying to stay that way.
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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In terms of vitamins and minerals, there are recommended daily intake values for most of these. Many multivitamins contain these in sufficient quantities for you.
In addition to the use of a multivitamin, you should also use a diet that encompasses a wide range of fruits and vegetables to ensure that you are also receiving these vitamins and minerals from natural sources.
The use of foods with omega 3 is also important. This would be foods such as salmon, tuna, makerel,sardines, herring. You can also use supplements for these.
You can speak to your doctor about screening programs for cancer.
I hope this helps
In terms of vitamins and minerals, there are recommended daily intake values for most of these. Many multivitamins contain these in sufficient quantities for you.
In addition to the use of a multivitamin, you should also use a diet that encompasses a wide range of fruits and vegetables to ensure that you are also receiving these vitamins and minerals from natural sources.
The use of foods with omega 3 is also important. This would be foods such as salmon, tuna, makerel,sardines, herring. You can also use supplements for these.
You can speak to your doctor about screening programs for cancer.
I hope this helps
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