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Folate on a prenatal label: DFE and folic acid are different numbers
Understand mcg DFE and the folic acid amount in parentheses, without confusing a pregnancy intake target with preconception prevention advice.

Reading a calcium label: elemental calcium and serving size
Find the calcium amount that counts, compare carbonate and citrate, and check food intake and medicines before adding a supplement.

Reading a DXA report: T-scores, Z-scores and the next question
Understand the numbers on a bone-density report without treating one score as your complete fracture risk or treatment plan.

Heavy periods: which blood tests are worth discussing?
What a blood count can show with heavy periods, when extra tests may help, and why testing does not replace treating the bleeding.

Vitamin D in pregnancy: do you need a blood test first?
Routine vitamin D intake and treatment of a deficiency are different decisions. Understand when testing may help and how to avoid doubling supplements.

Cholesterol around menopause: what to discuss after a higher result
A higher LDL result around menopause deserves a risk review. Understand the next questions about blood pressure, family history and treatment.
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