What is magnesium? An adult’s body contains around 20 grams of magnesium. Around 60 percent of this is found in the bones and around 40 percent in the skeletal muscles. Only one percent of the magnesium in the body circulates bound to proteins in the blood. Magnesium is absorbed through food. It is absorbed from … Magnesium: What the Lab Value Reveals
Why do we need magnesium? Magnesium is a vital mineral that we need to take in regularly through our food. It performs numerous tasks in the human body. For example, magnesium influences a large number of metabolically active enzymes and is involved in the transmission of stimuli from nerve cells to muscle cells. Furthermore, magnesium … Magnesium during Pregnancy: When it Makes Sense
The iceberg lettuce belongs – as well as the head lettuce – to the garden lettuces, which are botanically called Lactuca sativa. A synonym for the iceberg lettuce is iceberg lettuce. Its shape, according to its name, is the same as that of lettuce, although both have different characteristics and nutritional values. This is what … Iceberg Lettuce: Intolerance & Allergy
The peach belongs to the genus Prunus and the rose family (Rasaceae). They belong to the stone fruit and are particularly popular as a summer fruit. There are a countless number of varieties, which not only look different, but some also taste different. This is what you should know about the peach The peach is … Peach: Intolerance & Allergy
Products Manganese is found in multivitamin supplements and dietary supplements, among other products. In English, it is referred to as manganese. It should not be confused with magnesium. Structure and properties Manganese (Mn) is a chemical element with atomic number 25 and atomic mass of 54.94 u, belonging to the transition metals. It exists as … Manganese
In earlier times, when spinach was not ready to cook on supermarket shelves, New Zealand spinach was highly prized as a substitute for real spinach. This is because, unlike true spinach, it does not bolt in warm temperatures, providing edible leaves from early summer into fall. Here’s what you should know about New Zealand spinach … New Zealand Spinach: Intolerance & Allergy
In most cases, a groin strain is caused by sudden overuse during sports. It can have three different degrees of severity and affects the adductors. You can avoid a groin strain by warming up and stretching each muscle group intensively and by cooling down slowly after sports. What is a groin strain? A groin strain … Groin Strain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Minocycline is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Minocin). It has been approved in many countries since 1984. Minac capsules are out of commerce. Topical medicines are additionally available in some countries. Structure and properties Minocylcine (C23H27N3O7, Mr = 457.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as minocycline hydrochloride, a yellow, crystalline, hygroscopic … Minocycline
Products Misoprostol tablets for medication abortion were approved in many countries in 2015 (MisoOne). This article refers to abortion. In addition, other drugs exist with other indications (gastric protection, induction of labor). Structure and properties Misoprostol (C22H38O5, Mr = 382.5 g/mol) is a synthetic derivative of prostaglandin E1 and exists as a mixture of two … Misoprostol
The cranberry has a long tradition in terms of human health. Already Hildegard von Bingen made use of the small red fruits as a remedy in the 12th century. The berries contain many vitamins, iron and potassium – nevertheless, those interested in medicinal herbs should rather not eat them raw, because they taste very tart … Cranberry: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Symptoms Neck tension manifests as neck and muscle pain and a tightening and hardening of the muscles. They result in limited range of motion. Under certain circumstances, the head can no longer be turned to the side. This condition is also known as “cervical gyration.” The pain and cramping are uncomfortable and disrupt normal daily … Neck Tension
Hydrocele, also called water hernia, is a change in the testicle, which is benign and usually occurs without pain. It accumulates water in the scrotum. What is a hydrocele? A hydrocele can occur only on the testicle, or/and also on the spermatic cord. There is both a primary, that is, a congenital hydrocele, and a … Hydrocele (Water Hernia): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
