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People with alcoholism are at a much greater risk of malnutrition than are other people and usually exhibit low levels of most vitamins (especially folic acid). This is because alcohol often takes the place of 50% of their daily intake of calories, with little nutritional value contained in it.
Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.
There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.