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DEAR DR. BLONZ: If blood glucose level is so important -- if it gets too low, we get weak or pass out -- why does the body automatically convert the carbohydrates we eat into fat? Why don't we store c... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: My diet is questionable, and I was recently persuaded to start using the antioxidant Pycnogenol by some friends (and a bunch of online advertisements). I thought that this antioxidant ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am looking for general advice: I am 70 years old, in good health and hope to stay that way. I do my best to get five or six fruits and vegetables each day and a lot of cereals/grains... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: My wife and I really liked your recent column that answered a question on protein. We are vegetarians. You mentioned that vegetarians "can easily meet their daily protein requirements ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: What controls the body's ability to make cholesterol, and how much is made? Can we manufacture much more cholesterol than we take in with our food? -- E.D., Palo Alto, Calif.... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Two weeks ago, I found out I was seven weeks pregnant with my second child. I typically have irregular periods and I had no idea that I was pregnant. I had been drinking wine periodica... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: In California there is a ballot issue (Proposition 37) about requiring labels on genetically modified foods. I am interested in your take on this. -- M.Q., San Jose, Calif.... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I go to the gym regularly, but have been having problems with cramped muscles in my shoulder that have been slow to heal. Some friends tell me that it is not healing correctly because ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: What are your thoughts about milk as a food? You periodically make reference to it in its various forms, but there is so much on the web denouncing milk as a food to avoid -- especiall... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I continue to read about fasting and cleansing and their ability to release toxins that have built up in the body. Is there a difference of opinion among professionals in nutrition abo... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: How dangerous are the nitrates that are in hot dogs, ham, sausages and deli meats? How do they differ from those found in vegetables? Are they all carcinogens that have to be actively ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am in high school, and want to put on weight so I can play football. I recently shot up a number of inches in height, but my weight proportion has not kept up. I have always been in ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have always wanted to know if there was any connection between getting a cold and having a cold sore. What can be done with the diet to help prevent cold sores? -- J.B., Davis, Calif... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I work at a large manufacturing company and there seems to be an increasing number of people with diabetes and weight problems. One of my responsibilities is to oversee the break room ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am 46 years old and have been terribly overweight for over 10 years. I finally decided to get a gastric bypass, and had the surgery in late June. I quickly recovered, but my body is ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: If one has a good diet (low in red meat, sugar and fat; high in fruits and vegetables), is it necessary to take a multivitamin? My doctor claims that food is no longer as nutritious as... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I drink milk daily -- sometimes nonfat, sometimes 1 percent or 2 percent. I was recently told that I am heading toward Type 2 diabetes, and when checking the contents on the milk carto... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: My daughter has been having heavy periods, and she also has iron-deficiency anemia. She told me she takes oral contraceptives, but these do not seem to be helping much. What iron suppl... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Is folate the same as folic acid? I read about the importance of folate, but when I look at the label of my multivitamin, it says "folic acid." -- S.I., San Diego... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I was shopping for an upcoming party and considered purchasing grated cheese to save prep time in the kitchen. I have gotten into the habit of reading the labels of any packaged foods ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I read with interest your article on the Sensa weight-loss product. Although you did not state a definite "yea" or "nay" on the product, I thought I would share that I've been on Sensa... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: My boyfriend works at night and then takes melatonin to help him sleep during the day. For a number of weeks, he has been taking 3 milligrams a day. I told him that I wouldn't personal... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I'm taking several vitamin and mineral supplements and OPCs in what is referred to as an "isotonic form." This form is supposed to be a more efficient delivery system as it goes throug... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Due to your frequent mentions of olive oil, I have shifted over to it as our preferred oil for cooking. I have a question about certain kinds of olive oil, especially the extra virgin ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Do you have an opinion about spray vitamins and minerals? When you take them this way, will the body absorb them more efficiently? -- G.P., San Ramon, Calif.... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I take vitamins with dinner, along with a 1,000-milligram calcium pill. I had thought this was the best way to get my daily requirements, but now I hear that we only absorb 500 mg at a... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am a retired male, 66 years old, 5'9", 142 pounds and take no doctor-prescribed drugs. In your opinion, what is the nutritional value of a daily consumption of 8 ounces of Low Sodium... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am a computer engineer and I was fortunate to get a job just out of college. It's a great job, but I spend most of my time working in a cramped space. My concern is that I always eat... more