Ng Gaik Lian

Ng Gaik Lian is a member of the Malaysian Dietitians' Association and also a practising dietitian at University Malaya Medical Centre.

drinking water

Ask the Expert: Is Drinking Too Much Water Bad for Your Kidneys?

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Question: Is drinking too much water bad for your kidneys (due to overworking them)? Answer: There is no upper limit set for fluids as a healthy kidney has considerable ability handle excess water and maintain fluid balance in the body efficiently. Thus, water intake greater than the amount as per recommended is not going to jeopardise …

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Ask the Expert: Should Diabetics Consume Artificial Sweeteners Like Aspartame?

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Question: Is it advisable for a diabetic patient to consume artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin etc? Answer: Artificial sweeteners (also known as non nutritive sweeteners; NNS) are safe to be used by the general public, people with diabetes, pregnant and lactating women as part of their strategy in managing blood sugar level or total …

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