Dextromethorphan
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a medication commonly used as a cough suppressant. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antitussives, which are substances that […]
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Dietary Calcium & Weight Loss
There has recently been accumulating evidence to support the hypothesis that dietary calcium may play an important role in body weight regulation. Several reports have found […]
How does a food business reduce the risk of allergen contamination ?
Allergen contamination remains one of the increasing issues of food safety. However, food businesses need to implement various actions to reduce this. Here are some […]
Colostrum In Mood Research
Colostrum is generally sourced from bovine. It is the pre-milk fluid produced from cow mammary glands during the first two to four days after birth. […]
What is Lignin?
Lignin is not a polysaccharide but is chemically bound to hemicelluloses in plant cell walls. It has been suggested that lignins are precursors to mammalian […]
Trenbolone
Trenbolone acetate is a synthetic steroid that is extensively used in the United States as a growth promoter in beef cattle. The acetate is administered […]
Vaccines, Vaccination And Immunization
Vaccines are an important weapon in the armoury for minimising disease impact in the human race. A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity […]
What Is Diarrhea ?
Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of death in the developing world. The situation is best defined as the passage of liquid, loose or […]
The clove – a summary of its properties and benefits.
♦ Clove has important sensory, analgesic and health benefits. The clove bud (Eugenia caryophylata L. Merr. & Perry, Thunb.[Myrtaceae]) is often associated with apple desserts […]
Protein Consumption Coupled To Weight Loss Or Weight Maintenance
When it comes to protein consumption as in body building or exercise, thoughts do not often turn to managing weight or even using it to […]
Dietary Fibre Aids Weight Loss – Pieces Of Evidence
Dietary fibre has had strong associations with heart health but consumption also helps in weight loss and management. Fibre is the edible, non-starch portion of […]
The Hypothalamus and its Role in Endocrine Function
The hypothalamus is a small, crucial region located at the base of the brain, just above the brainstem. Despite its size, the hypothalamus plays a […]