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DEAR DR. BLONZ: Is it reasonable that pharmacists filling my prescriptions are trained in drug, nutrient and supplement interactions and that I can expect ...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I eat whole-grain cereal for breakfast and try to have five or six servings of fruits and vegetables daily. I also take a multivitamin that...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Is there a difference in nutritional value between vitamin and mineral supplements taken as pills vs. liquid form? A friend is convinced th...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I hadn't thought of this before, but now I am concerned that the cooking spray I use contains dimethyl silicone and a propellant. I use it ...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: A popular alternative-medicine speaker from Australia says that dairy is a "dirty protein," but doesn't go into detail about why. Much of w...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Is it reasonable to take melatonin daily as a sleep aid? -- B.S., Westmont, Illinois...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have paid the price for researching health products online -- my mailbox is constantly loaded with promotions to help everything from hea...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: How many trace minerals are essential for good health? I have been seeking a supplement that includes boron, which I know is essential, but...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am lobbied by my 7- and 9-year-old kids to include fruit snacks in their school lunch boxes. I have learned from experience that if they ...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: At dinner the other day, we discussed the U.S. tradition of serving the salad before the main course vs. the European tradition of serving ...