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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.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.