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Attention pill users: hormones in oral contraceptives may compete with vitamins and minerals for absorption. Here are the foods to eat to replenish what's being blocked. (Cosmo Gyno).(folic acid, calcium, B-complex vitamins)(Brief Article)(Illustration)

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| December 01, 2002 | Grumman, Rachel | COPYRIGHT 2002 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright
 
DEPLETED     WHY YOU              WHAT TO 
NUTRIENT     NEED IT                EAT 
 
FOLIC ACID   It helps your body   Citrus fruits and 
             produce red blood    juices, green leafy 
             cells and prevents   veggies, whole-grain 
             birth defects        cereals 
 
CALCIUM      It prevents bone     Milk, cheese, and 
             loss and lessens     ...
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