Symptoms Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory, benign, and noninfectious skin disease. It manifests as symmetrical (bilateral), sharply demarcated, bright red, dry, raised plaques covered by silvery scales. Typically affected areas are the elbows, knees, and scalp. Itching, a burning sensation and pain are other symptoms, and scratching further aggravates the condition. Psoriasis can also affect … Psoriasis Causes and Treatment
In hyperostosis, bone tissue increases. The culprit is usually increased activity of osteoblasts. Drug treatment options are now available for treatment in addition to curettage. What is hyperostosis? In hyperplasia, a tissue or organ enlarges by increasing its cell count. This increase in cell number is usually a response to functionally increased stress or hormonal … Hyperostosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Vitamin D is available in many countries from various suppliers as a dropper solution or as an oral solution (e.g., Streuli, Wild, Burgerstein, Drossapharm). Structure and properties The preparations contain the precursor cholecalciferol (C27H44O, Mr = 384.6 g/mol). Vitamin D3 exists as white crystals that are practically insoluble in water and soluble in fatty … Vitamin D for Infants and Young Children
Prohormones are physiologically non-active or mildly active precursors of hormones. Body metabolism can convert prohormones into the actual, physiologically active hormone in one or more steps as needed. This is a very complex hormone regulatory system that plays a major role, especially in the activation of steroid hormones. What is a prohormone? Physiologically highly effective … Prohormone: Function & Diseases
Formation of mineral corticoids: Among the hormones synthesized in the zona glomerulosa are aldosterone and corticosterone. The output for the production of these hormones is cholesterol via pregnenolone and progesterone. Through further enzymatic changes (hydroxylation, oxidation) the mineral corticosteroids are finally produced. The corticosterone formed is converted to aldosterone. The receptor is located intracellularly, there … Mineral Corticoids
Products Cholecalciferol (colecalciferol) is commercially available as a monopreparation as an alcoholic or oily-based solution and in tablet and capsule form. Numerous combination preparations with other vitamins and minerals, and especially with calcium, are available. Cholecalciferol has been approved in many countries since 1938 and is also available as a dietary supplement. See also vitamin … Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
Introduction Endorphins (endomorphins) are neuropeptides, i.e. proteins produced by nerve cells. The name “endorphin” means “endogenous morphine“, which means the body’s own morphines (painkillers). There are three different types of hormones, whereby beta-endorphins are the best studied: The following description refers to beta-endorphins. Alpha-Endorphins Beta-Endorphins Gamma-Endorphins Education The endorphins are formed in the hypothalamus and … Endorphins
Function Endorphins have analgesic (analgesic) and calming effects, making people less sensitive to stress. They promote hunger, play a part in the production of sex hormones and have a positive effect on deep and peaceful sleep. In addition, the endorphins influence vegetative processes such as body temperature or intestinal motility. A strengthening modulation of the … Function | Endorphins
Endorphins in depressions Depression is usually dependent on many different factors. The diet can play a major role. The brain needs many high-quality nutrients. If there is a lack of these, it is reflected in the typical signs such as tiredness, laziness, irritability and listlessness. In order to counteract depression, the body’s own reservoir of … Endorphins in depressions | Endorphins
Introduction Calcivit® D is a vitamin-mineral combination preparation consisting of calcium carbonate 1500 mg (equivalent to 600 mg calcium) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 400 I. U. to be taken twice daily. If the preparation is used during pregnancy, however, it may only be taken once a day at most. It is available in pharmacies but … Calcivite D
Formation of calcitonin: The hormone of the thyroid gland calcitonin consists of protein and is therefore a peptide hormone. In contrast to T3 – T4 hormone, this hormone is produced in the C-cells of the thyroid (parafollicular cells). The effect of this hormone unfolds on the bones, in which the bone-destroying cells (osteoclasts) are inhibited. … Calcitonin
Field of application Calcitonin is still used today in patients suffering from Paget’s disease (a disease of the skeletal system with increased and disorganized bone remodeling) who do not respond to other treatment options or for whom treatment alternatives are not suitable. One reason why other treatment would not be appropriate would be, for example, … Field of application | Calcitonin
