High cholesterol: causes and consequences
por Cholesterol is fat in the blood that generally binds with other substances to form a complex biomolecule. Fat in the blood is not harmful in itself, …
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Dopamine the hormone of happiness
What makes people happy and what really drives them depends mainly on two hormones: dopamine and serotonin. These two hormones control mood and are primarily responsible for …
What is folic acid and what is it for?
Folic acid is a vitamin that participates in many important metabolic processes in the body. It is also known as folate or vitamin B9. The name is …
What are the symptoms of a gastric ulcer?
A gastric ulcer (medicinal ventricular ulcer) is a deep wound in the gastric mucosa. It usually manifests itself through pain in the upper abdomen. Stomach ulcers are …
Properties of iodine in the body
The iron, zinc, and iodine trace elements are essential, which means that your body cannot synthesize them by itself, and you must take them in sufficient quantities with your diet. Your body needs …
Magnesium: The best mineral for muscles and nerves
Magnesium is an electrolyte that plays an important role in the body, especially for the functions of the muscles and the nervous system. In terms …
Manganese: the trace element of happiness
The chemical element manganese is only present in our body in extremely small amounts compared to other trace elements, but this does not mean that it is not …
How serotonin determines our level of happiness
The serotonin is largely responsible for the good mood, positive feelings about life, and good sleep, energy, and balance. Happy people live longer, says old wisdom. But …
How does stress affect health?
Stress makes the body react to challenges. In dangerous situations, it is important for the body to be prepared to ‘fight or flight’. If stress hormones …
Causes, symptoms, and solutions for testosterone deficiency
Without testosterone, a man is not a man. But the hormone continually decreases with age. What are the reasons for this and, is it possible to do something …