Dr. Neerja L. Bisht What are Micronutrients? The World Health Organization defines “micronutrients” as essential substances required in tiny amounts that enable the body to produce enzymes, hormones and other substances critical for proper growth and development [1]. Deficiency of Micronutrients The micronutrient deficiency is not a problem of the…
What are BCAAs? BCAA stands for Branched Chain Amino Acids because of their chemical structure or formula. Each amino acid (as the name shows) has an amino group (NH2) and an acid group (COOH), and rest in between is a chain of groups like ––CH2 defines the name and function…
By Joanne P. Shelby-Klein BSN RN Sleep, some of us think we don’t get enough, some wonder why we need it at all and most wonder what it is. We all know when someone is sleeping but do we know what is happening when they sleep and we…
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By Victoria Brewster, MSW The terms ‘Aging’ and ‘Seniors’ are hot topics right now due to the fact that soon there will be more in the 65+ demographic than the youth demographic. Is society prepared worldwide? No. As a case manager who works with older adults, I see first-hand…
By Swapnali Halder, Ph.D. CREATINE AND ITS FUNCTION IN THE BODY Creatine is widely used as a dietary supplementation in the United States with an estimated consumption of 4 million kg per year. Creatine(chemical name: N-[aminoiminomethyl]-N-methyl glycine) is composed of amino acids called arginine, glycine…
WHAT ARE BRANCHED CHAIN AMINO ACIDS? BCAA stands for Branched Chain Amino Acids because of their chemical structure or formula. Each amino acid (as the name shows) has an amino group (NH2) and an acid group (COOH), and rest in between is a chain of groups like ––CH2 defines the…
By Wendy Brody, Pharm. D. Osteoporosis is the most common bone disorder affecting humans12. Bone strength is compromised, thus predisposing one to an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine and wrists.1Both men and women can develop osteoporosis, although men usually have a lower risk than women. During…