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Although calcium is definitely good for your bones, it has been shown that vitamin K is actually better for your bones. Sorry milk, bananas to the rescue.
Source: draxe.com, Image: wikipedia
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In 1912, a Polish biochemist named Casimir Funk was the first person to come up with the concept of vitamins. He called them "vital amines"
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
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Some research has shown that Mederma (vitamin E and onion extract) is actually not useful for healing scars
Source: Shih R, Waltzman J, Evans GR (March 2007). "Review of over-the-counter topical scar treatment products". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Image: wikipedia
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Skin contact with vitamin E can cause dermatitis in nearly 30% of people
Source: Failure of topical steroids and vitamin E to reduce postoperative scar formation following reconstructive surgery. J Burn Care Rehabil., Image: wikipedia
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Being deficient in iodine can cause goiter (which is when your neck swells up). It can also cause stunted growth.
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
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