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DEAR DR. BLONZ: I keep seeing the word "hydrolyzed" on ingredient labels, but I am not sure what it means. Is it anything like "partially hydrogenated"? -- H.S., Anderson, South Carolina... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: A recent blood test showed that my cholesterol levels were fine, but my triglycerides were slightly elevated. You mention them periodically, but please explain what triglycerides are a... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I eat a few eggs almost every week. Lately, I'm seeing more types at the store that include omega-3 fats, which I had thought were only in fish. I wanted to know more about this. How m... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Do we need to "flush" our digestive system and detox/cleanse our liver routinely? I ask because of the many posts I see on social media about this, most of them making a case for speci... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I remain confused about oxidation. It is said to be part of metabolism, but we also hear the repeated advice to get "antioxidants" from our foods or supplements in order to keep oxidat... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have questions about alcohol. I read that when you take in alcohol, your body halts all fat-burning for 12 to 36 hours. Is this accurate? How long does it take the liver to break dow... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Many "hair vitamin" products claim that amino acids are good for your hair, and I would like to take them for this reason. But I've also heard that amino acids cause you to gain weight... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I just found out that I am seven weeks pregnant with my second child. I had no idea that I was pregnant, as I have always had irregular periods. At the time I found out, I had been dri... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I've Googled this, but would like your thoughts. I'm a male with a urinary tract infection. Is cranberry juice a good deterrent against a UTI? Also, is it a good bladder stimulator? --... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have a question on behalf of my 15-year-old high school freshman. He took a weightlifting class at school and is now working out at home, along with doing many hours of mountain biki... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I wouldn't say I like the dominant taste and smell of garlic, but I remain interested in all the health claims associated with it. I read that the main "active ingredient" in garlic is... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am physically active and eat well, including lots of vegetables. After I tore a muscle in an athletic injury, a blood clot developed in my calf. My doctor put me on warfarin, an anti... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: One of my New Year's resolutions -- a work still in progress -- is to reduce the amount of gas my stomach produces. I was hoping you might help with some advice. -- B.F., Chicago... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I don't eat much bread, but I do enjoy sandwiches, and I always choose bread made with whole grains. A new bread at the market says it is 100% whole wheat, but it looks more like white... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Eggs have freshness dates on the carton, but how long are they safe to use after this date? Also: What are your thoughts about washing eggs once you get them home? And how long do hard... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Some of the supplements I take are tablets, some are softgels, and others appear to be plastic-like capsules. I like to sort them all into small containers with tight lids and then tak... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I recently had a good health report, but after starting a new multivitamin -- to up my intake of vitamin D and other essentials -- my urine has become noticeably bright yellow. Is it n... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I want your opinion about some online videos I have seen, which claim that acidic water is a health risk. The people in these videos use pH drops in popular brands of water and show th... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: My elderly mother is convinced that taking daily multivitamins causes weight gain. I have never heard of such a thing, and don't believe it. Is this possible? -- S.T., Oakland, Califor... more