Introduction BCAAs are no longer only interesting for sports. They are considered to be energy suppliers and are supposed to promote muscle building. However, BCAAs can do much more. In addition to the positive effects for athletes, BCAAs are increasingly used to support weight loss. In addition, they are increasingly used in medicine. BCAAs work … BCAA – effect and function
Function of the individual BCAA The three most important amino acids in sports are leucine, isoleucine and valine. Leucine ensures that new cells are built up in the muscles and is thus also generally involved in growth processes in the body. Since growth processes also have an effect on regeneration, leucine can also have a … Function of the individual BCAA | BCAA – effect and function
Originally from Equatorial Africa, sorghum is now one of the most economically important millet species and is a staple food in many developing countries. The sorghum is grown in many tropical and subtropical countries and even in temperate climates, including the United States. Sensitive to frost but tolerant of drought, blacktop millet is an annual … Sorghum: Intolerance & Allergy
For several centuries, cocoa has been a sought-after food in various cultural circles. Even the Aztecs and Majas knew to appreciate the fine taste and health-promoting effects of the cocoa bean. They used these to brew a drink with a bitter-hot flavor. Why chocolate is good for us In Europe, however, cocoa only became a … Superfood Cocoa: Why Chocolate Lowers Stroke Risk
Apricots are also known as apricots in the Bavarian language area. They belong to the subgenus of Prunus and the rose family (Rosaceae). Already in ancient Persia, people raved about the fruit and dubbed it the “seed of the sun”. This is what you should know about the apricot Apricots boost circulation and kill germs … Apricot: Intolerance & Allergy
Definition Hyperkalemia occurs when the potassium level in the blood exceeds a certain level. If the potassium concentration in the blood serum exceeds 5 mmol/l, this is called excess in adults. The threshold value in children is 5.4 mmol/l. Normally, the majority of potassium is found inside the cell. Only about two percent circulate in … Hyperkalemia
Guidelines in emergency medicine In emergency medical care, guidelines exist for the adequate diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte disorders caused by hyperkalemia. A separate guideline for hyperkalemia does not exist. However, it is mentioned in the context of other guidelines, for example in the case of arterial hypertension. In clinical diagnostics, the determination of electrolytes, … Guidelines in emergency medicine | Hyperkalemia
ACE inhibitors ACE inhibitors are mainly used in the therapy of arterial hypertension, i.e. increased blood pressure. One consequence is based on the inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), which causes less aldosterone to be released. In less than 10% of cases, this causes an increase in serum potassium, i.e. hyperkalemia. This side effect does … ACE inhibitors | Hyperkalemia
