DEAR DR. BLONZ: I eat whole-grain cereal for breakfast and try to have five or six servings of fruits and vegetables daily. I also take a multivitamin that contains between 100% and 200% of everything... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I read with interest your answers about herbal supplements and drug interactions, in which you encouraged the patient to touch base with his or her physician (March 5, 2024). Well, non... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I notice that potassium is a key nutrient that is found in several fruits and vegetables, and it is sometimes mentioned to help counter processed foods, which tend to have too much sod... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I visited a naturopath who advocates for plant enzyme supplements for just about everyone. After closely reviewing my health profile, she suggested that these supplements will help me ... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have read a lot about colon cleansing products lately. Are these products effective, or simply an expensive laxative? -- R.M., Los Angeles... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: Is there a difference in nutritional value between vitamin and mineral supplements taken as pills vs. liquid form? A friend is convinced that the vitamin pills I take are essentially u... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I hadn't thought of this before, but now I am concerned that the cooking spray I use contains dimethyl silicone and a propellant. I use it occasionally for greasing baking pans, but I ... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I recall an article of yours about picky eaters, and this now describes my 7-year-old granddaughter. Her parents and I are concerned for her proper bone growth, as she refuses to consu... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: A popular alternative-medicine speaker from Australia says that dairy is a "dirty protein," but doesn't go into detail about why. Much of what she says makes sense, but I rely on dairy... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I almost had to postpone a scheduled surgery because of the dietary supplements I was taking -- turmeric and garlic, which have anticoagulant effects. I was told I needed to be off of ... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have paid the price for researching health products online -- my mailbox is constantly loaded with promotions to help everything from heart disease and digestive disorders to stress ... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: How many trace minerals are essential for good health? I have been seeking a supplement that includes boron, which I know is essential, but it is not listed on any supplements I've fou... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am lobbied by my 7- and 9-year-old kids to include fruit snacks in their school lunch boxes. I have learned from experience that if they don't get them from me, they trade with frien... more
DEAR DR. BLONZ: Could you point me toward a food or herbal substance that is a natural stool softener, not a laxative? I need to increase my iron intake, so I am considering blackstrap molasses, but I... more