August 5, 2019
Dietary supplements can be manufactured using intact sources or extracts from plants, animals, algae, fungi or lichens, including such examples as ginkgo biloba, curcumin, cranberry, St. […]
August 5, 2019
Mineral (nutrient) Minerals are the exogenous chemical elements indispensable for life. Four minerals: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, are essential for life but are so ubiquitous […]
August 5, 2019
Probiotics In humans, the large intestine is host to more than 1,000 species of microorganisms, mostly bacteria, numbering in the tens of trillions.Probiotic” in the context […]
August 5, 2019
Bodybuilding supplements Bodybuilding supplements are dietary supplements commonly used by those involved in bodybuilding, weightlifting, mixed martial arts, and athletics for the purpose of facilitating an […]
August 5, 2019
Essential fatty acids Fish oil is a commonly used fatty acid supplement because it is a source of omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty acids are strings of […]
August 5, 2019
Proteins and amino acids Protein-containing supplements, either ready-to-drink or as powders to be mixed into water, are marketed as aids to people recovering from illness or […]
August 5, 2019
Adverse effects In the United States, manufacturers of dietary supplements are required to demonstrate safety of their products before approval is granted for commerce.Despite this caution, […]
August 5, 2019
Doctors usually recommend gaining weight to people who consistently weigh too little, which can cause a range of health problems. Bodybuilders and other athletes may also […]
August 10, 2019
Two-Hour Postprandial Glucose Does this test have other names? Glucose, postprandial; glucose, two-hour postprandial; two-hour PPG; two-hour postprandial blood sugar What is this test? This […]
August 10, 2019
What is the normal range for a creatinine blood test? The creatinine blood test measures the level of creatinine in the blood. The result of […]
August 10, 2019
What to know about fasting blood sugar? Fasting blood sugar levels give vital clues about how a person’s body is managing blood sugar. Blood sugar tends […]
August 10, 2019
LDL Cholesterol What is being tested? Low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol, LDL-C) is one type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol in the blood. LDL-C consists mostly of […]
August 10, 2019
Triglycerides Test What is a triglycerides test? A triglycerides test measures the amount of triglycerides in your blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat in your body. If […]
August 10, 2019
Uric Acid Test (Blood Analysis) Uric acid and the uric acid blood test A uric acid blood test, also known as a serum uric acid measurement, […]
August 10, 2019
Complete blood count A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood panel requested by a doctor or other medical professional that gives information about the cells […]
August 10, 2019
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) What is an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)? An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a type of blood test that measures how […]
August 10, 2019
Hemoglobin electrophoresis Hemoglobin electrophoresis is a blood test that can detect different types of hemoglobin.[1] It uses the principles of gel electrophoresis to separate out the […]
August 10, 2019
Two-Hour Postprandial Glucose Does this test have other names? Glucose, postprandial; glucose, two-hour postprandial; two-hour PPG; two-hour postprandial blood sugar What is this test? This […]
August 10, 2019
What Is a Blood Urea Nitrogen Test? Overview A common blood test, the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test reveals important information about how well your kidneys […]