Radish: Incompatibility & Allergy

The radish comes from the cruciferous family and is thus closely related to the radish family. The red bulb of radish has a pungent flavor due to the mustard oil it contains and is eaten raw, in salads or as a bread topping. This is what you should know about radishes Radishes are a very … Radish: Incompatibility & Allergy

Multivitamin Supplements in Pregnancy

Products In many countries, various multivitamin preparations are on the market in the form of tablets and capsules that are specifically adapted to the needs of pregnant women. While some are approved as medicines and are covered by basic insurance, others are sold as dietary supplements and are not mandatorily covered by insurance. A selection: … Multivitamin Supplements in Pregnancy

Iron

Products Iron is available in the form of tablets, capsules, chewable tablets, drops, as a syrup, direct granules and as a solution for injection, among others (selection). These are approved drugs and dietary supplements. It is also combined with folic acid, with vitamin C and with other vitamins and minerals fix. Some dosage forms are … Iron

Iron Deficiency Causes and Treatment

Background The iron content of an adult is about 3 to 4 g. In women, the value is somewhat lower than in men. About two-thirds is bound to heme as so-called functional iron, is present in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and in enzymes, and is essential for oxygen supply and metabolism. One-third is found in the iron … Iron Deficiency Causes and Treatment

Potato: Intolerance & Allergy

Potatoes have become indispensable as a tasty and nutritious staple food and ingredient in numerous dishes. The inexpensive tubers can be easily grown and also serve as animal feed and raw material for industrial use. On average, every German eats around 60 kilograms of potatoes every year. What you should know about potatoes The low-calorie … Potato: Intolerance & Allergy

Polymorphous Light Dermatosis

Symptoms Within minutes to hours or days, a red and itchy to burning rash appears after exposure to UV radiation (sunlight, solarium). It manifests itself in numerous forms, including papules, vesicles, papulovesicles, small blisters, as eczema or plaque, and is therefore called polymorphic. However, the same expression is usually observed in individual patients. Most affected … Polymorphous Light Dermatosis

Lime: Intolerance & Allergy

The lime is a citrus fruit that grows on trees. The peel is green and the very acidic flesh is dark yellow. The lime, which is four to five centimeters in size and oval in shape, can be compared to the lemon, although it usually has fewer seeds. In the countries of origin, the lime … Lime: Intolerance & Allergy

Methotrexate: Effects, Uses & Risks

Methotrexate is used as a drug for chemotherapy in various malignant tumor diseases. It is a cytostatic drug that prevents the rapid cell division of cancer cells. The drug is also used successfully not only in cancer therapy but also as a basic therapeutic agent for chronic inflammatory processes. What is methotrexate? Methotrexate is used … Methotrexate: Effects, Uses & Risks

Nutrition in Pregnancy

Even if it sometimes seems so in view of the many guidebooks on the market, a pregnancy is not a disease. Basically, therefore, the following applies to nutrition during pregnancy: what is allowed is what tastes good. Normally, a woman in pregnancy knows very well what is right and important for her. But of course … Nutrition in Pregnancy

Food Turnip: Intolerance & Allergy

The food turnip is an ancient vegetable and known by many names and many species. Yet the value of turnip greens was long misunderstood. Today, the ancient vegetable is being rediscovered and is also experiencing a renaissance in upscale restaurants and is once again simmering in the pots of star chefs. Navettes, Teltower Rübchen, or … Food Turnip: Intolerance & Allergy