Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient that is primarily used by the body as an antioxidant to protect cell membranes and other lipid-rich structures. Vitamin E also regulates a few different processes in the body and has a direct impact on the levels of Vitamin A and Vitamin C in the body. Vitamin E is […]
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Mesothelioma is a very rare type of cancer of the mesothelium, the protective covering around most organs in the human body. A major cause of the disease is exposure to asbestos. Pleurisy mainly affects the pleura, which lines the lungs and chest cavity, but also the peritoneum (lining the abdominal cavity) and the pericardium (the […]
Vitamin K is found in a large variety of food and is easily obtained in most situations. The recommended amount of Vitamin K to be consumed is 120mcg/day in adult males, and 90mcg/day in females. The most common food sources of Vitamin K include vegetables, especially dark green ones like spinach and broccoli. There are […]
What is Septicemia? Septicemia, alternately known as “blood poisoning,” is identified by the incidence of bacteria in the blood. In turn, the presence of bacteria in the blood is known as bacteremia. Although it is generally a bacterial infection, fungi and other organisms can also cause septicemia to arise. It is a severe and pervasive […]
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Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin. The primary purpose of vitamin K in the body is to aid in blood clotting. More recently, low levels of vitamin K have been associated with the onset of several diseases including osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and some forms of cancer. A significant amount of the vitamin K necessary is […]