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
The human body needs numerous minerals and trace elements to live. Since it cannot form most of the active substances essential for it itself, they must be supplied to the body with the diet. This includes calcium (calcium). Mode of action of calcium (calcium). A blood test of calcium levels is used by doctors to … Calcium: Function & Diseases
Products Lymecycline is commercially available in the form of capsules (Tetralysal). It was approved in many countries in 2005. Structure and properties Lymecycline (C29H38N4O10, Mr = 602.6 g/mol) is a water-soluble prodrug of the antibiotic tetracycline with the amino acid lysine. Lymecycline is better absorbed than tetracycline. Effects Lymecycline (ATC J01AA04) has bacteriostatic properties against … Lymecycline
Products Oxygen is commercially available in the form of compressed gas cylinders (oxygen cylinders) with a white color as a compressed gas. In many countries, it is available from PanGas, for example. Structure and properties Oxygen (symbol: O, elemental: O2, atomic number: 8, atomic mass: 15,999) is present as dioxygen (O2, O=O) as a colorless, … Oxygen
Products Carrageenan is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals as well as in food and personal care products. Structure and properties Carrageenans are composed of polysaccharides from various red algae species (e.g. , Irish moss) and are obtained by extraction, separation and purification. The main constituents are potassium, sodium, calcium or magnesium salts of the … Carrageenan
Products Sedatives are commercially available in the form of tablets, melting tablets, drops, as injectables and tinctures, among others. Structure and properties Sedatives do not have a uniform chemical structure. Effects The active ingredients have sedative properties. Some are additionally antianxiety, sleep-inducing, antipsychotic, antidepressant, and anticonvulsant. The effects are due to promotion of inhibitory mechanisms … Sedative
Minerals, mineral salts and mineral substances are salt-like substances of the earth’s crust. They always consist of a compound between a metal and a non-metal. In the field of tension of this contrast, the typical characteristics of minerals arise: all minerals are crystals and dissolve in water as so-called ions, which have electrical properties. What … Minerals (Mineral Nutrients): Function & Diseases
Products Multivitamin preparations are commercially available in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, chewable tablets and juice, among others. Among the best-known brands in many countries are, for example, Burgerstein CELA, Centrum and Supradyn. Some products are approved as medicines and others as dietary supplements. Supradyn (Bayer) was originally manufactured by Roche and has been … Multivitamin Supplements
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
Stress, lack of sleep or gloomy and dark weather: all these factors can have a negative impact on our mood and lead to mood swings. However, short-term dejection is not a cause for concern. It will pass and can be effectively banished with simple home remedies. Light and heat, as well as herbs and exercise, … Home Remedies for Mood Swings
Magnesium has numerous functions in the human body. It affects the transmission of stimuli from the nerve to the muscle, the release of adrenaline and bone mineralization. It is also responsible for the activation of over 300 enzymes in metabolism. As an inhibitor of blood clotting, magnesium can prevent thrombosis (blood clots). Magnesium in the … Magnesium: Health Benefits and Side Effects
Food supplements are nutrient concentrates that can be taken in dosed form – such as tablets, capsules or powder – in addition to the general diet. They serve to optimally supply the metabolism with nutrients and active ingredients such as vitamins or minerals and fiber, but may not fulfill any therapeutic benefit. What are dietary … Dietary Supplements: Effects, Uses & Risks
