Arginine, in its L form, is an important semiessential proteinogenic amino acid. It is the sole supplier of the neurotransmitter nitric oxide. A deficiency of arginine promotes the development of arteriosclerosis and other so-called diseases of civilization. What is arginine? Arginine is the proteinogenic amino acid with the highest content of nitrogen in the molecule. … Arginine: Function & Diseases
Symptoms Erectile dysfunction or so-called erectile dysfunction refers to the persistent or recurrent inability to achieve or maintain an erection, which is necessary for sexual activity. This makes sexual intercourse impossible and severely limits sexual life. For the affected man, erectile dysfunction can be a great psychological burden. It can trigger stress, negatively affect self-esteem … Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Treatment
Fibronectin is a glucoprotein and plays a major role in the cohesion of body cells or in blood clotting. In the organism, it performs many different functions related to its ability to form adhesive forces. Structural defects in the formation of fibronectin can lead to severe connective tissue weaknesses. What is fibronectin? Fibronectin represents a … Fibronectin: Structure, Function & Diseases
Products Creatine (synonym: creatine) is commercially available as a dietary supplement in powder, tablet, and capsule forms, among others. It has gained popularity since the early 1990s and is now taken by many athletes. Creatine should not be confused with keratin, creatinine or carnitine. Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine that is excreted in … Creatine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Lysine is commercially available as a monopreparation from Burgerstein, among others, in the form of tablets. Structure and properties Lysine (C6H14N2O2, Mr = 146.2 g/mol) is a natural and essential amino acid found in proteins and, for example, in meat. Essential means that the body must take it in with food and does not … Lysine
The flesh of the watermelon is a delicious refreshment on hot summer days. Weighing up to 20 kilograms, the melon contains many valuable nutrients with few calories and is easy to obtain during the summer months. This is what you should know about the watermelon Watermelon is a low calorie and alkaline food. It contains … Watermelon: Intolerance & Allergy
Products Insulin glargine is commercially available as an injectable (Lantus). It has been approved in many countries since 2002. The biosimilar Abasaglar (LY2963016) was approved in the EU in 2014 and in many countries in 2015. The drugs must be stored between 2 to 8°C in a refrigerator. In 2015, Toujeo was additionally approved in … Insulin Glargine
Products Dynamisan(+ arginine), see under arginine aspartate. Structure and properties Aspartic acid (C4H7NO4, Mr = 133.1 g/mol) Effects Aspartic acid (ATC V06CA). Indications Food supplementation States of exhaustion and weakness, convalescence (Dynamisan).
Symptoms Anal fissure is a tear or cut in the skin of the anal canal. This results in severe pain that occurs during and up to several hours after defecation. It may radiate locally and be accompanied by an uncomfortable itching sensation. Fresh blood can often be seen on toilet paper or stool. Causes Possible … Anal Fissure: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes and Treatment
Arginine, also called L-arginine, is a semi-essential amino acid. It plays an important role for us as it is involved in many crucial processes in the body. Among other things, arginine has an influence on our hormone balance as well as on our immune system. The amino acid is largely produced by our body itself, … Arginine Dilates Blood Vessels
Products Protamine is commercially available as an injectable. It has been approved in many countries since 1949. Structure and properties Protamine is present in the drug as protamine hydrochloride. It consists of the hydrochlorides of basic peptides with a deep molecular mass and a high arginine content, obtained from sperm or roe of fish (mostly … Protamine
Structure and properties Many active pharmaceutical ingredients are present in the drug as organic salts. This means that the active ingredient is ionized and its charge is neutralized by a counterion (English ). For example, naproxen is present in the over-the-counter pain reliever as a sodium salt. In this form, it is referred to as … Active Ingredient Salts