On Nutrition by Ed Blonz

On Nutrition in Health August 11, 2020

Pernicious Anemia: Injections Still Best Bet for Treatment

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have pernicious anemia, for which I receive B12 injections. Why is it that intrinsic factor cannot be synthesized and introduced into the body by injection or pills? It seems as t... continue

On Nutrition in Health August 04, 2020

Can Tea Affect Iron Levels

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I’m a 69-year-old male, vegan, with an active cycling routine. For most of my adult life, I’ve been a blood donor without any problems. About two years ago, I began consistently fai... continue

On Nutrition in Health July 28, 2020

Juicing is Healthy, But Not a Cure-All

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I was looking up information on juicing “prescriptions” for arthritis and other maladies, but I found different information on different sites. These were mainly commercial sites, a... continue

On Nutrition in Health July 21, 2020

Does the Type of Magnesium Matter?

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am concerned about my magnesium intake, and I have read that it’s a nutrient that many fail to get enough of in their diet. One site extols the virtues of taking 400 to 600 millig... continue