Katherine Zeratsky, of the Mayo Clinic, reports that the surplus of Vitamin C can simply be discarded by urinating it out (Zeratsky, Katherine).…
A 6-year old Akita named Nyoko suffered from a severe form of non-responsive inflammatory bowel disease which led her to loss her long-coated hair and half of her body weight. Nyoko also had bloody diarrhea and developed phobias with the noise coming from fireworks, motorcycles, and thunderstorms. With a positive test for hypothyroidism too, her vet recommended mercy-killing. FOOD-SENSITIVITY TESTING FOR DOGS Her owner did not lose any hope despite the issue, and learned about NutriScan.…
Have you ever looked outside and seen a cat or dog without a home? Cats and dogs are sweet animals but sometimes they can be mean. But when allowed to roam free around they can become restless. When cats and dogs are raised like that and sometime they have to do it to stay alive. Because the people who do not want or are unable to continue to provide care of their animals anymore so they let them go free instead of taking them to an adoption center.…
Napoleon’s Buttons by Penny LeCouteur and Jay Burreson explores 17 molecules that have had an immense and reflective effect on history. One molecule explored in the novel is a molecule known as ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, played a key role primarily throughout the Age of Exploration. The first indication of vitamin C was detected through a condition known as scurvy.…
One can’t judge a book by its cover! After comparing my average intake and the recommended DRI consumption of vitamins, minerals, and water an improvement to my diet is crucial. First, according to my Anatomy and Physiology studies Vitamins are dominant organic compounds needed for growth and good health. For vitamin A, my DRI recommendation is 700μg.…
Vitamin B 12 This vitamin is required for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function, and helps make DNA. It is also known as the vitamin that can boost your energy. Studies show that Vitamin B 12 could play a role in pain management by encouraging your body to thicken its protective coating encircling the nerves, so they don’t “malfunction and cause pain.…
The two main forms of calcium dietary supplements are carbonate and citrate (6). Vitamin B12 serves important roles throughout the body. It’s required for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis (7). Vitamin b12 is recommended for vegans.…
Introduction Ascorbic acid is a form of vitamin C that is used by the body as a means of promoting healing of cuts and wounds, as well as boosting the immune system and as such aiding in the fight against infections. Ascorbic acid does not occur naturally and is formed by carrying out a variety of chemical reactions on corn syrup. The chemical formula for ascorbic acid is C6H8O6 and is similar to glucose which has a formula of C6H1206, this closeness in structure allows most animals (excluding humans) to convert glucose vitamin C (James Howenstine,2006). The Glut-1 receptor that activates when insulin is released in the body allows glucose and vitamin C (or in this case ascorbic acid) to enter white blood cells. White blood cells contain more…
According to The Anxiety and Depression Association of America, more than three million Americans are diagnosed with depression and other mental illness. A National Center for Biotechnology informational study found that spending time with a pet increases the hormone oxytocin, often called the “cuddle chemical”. Increased oxycotin causes a person to feel more of a sense of well being. Additionally, being with your pet serotonin and dopamine levels, chemicals that play a significant role in regulating mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.…
INTRODUCTION Question Which has more Vitamin C: Orange juice from concentrate, Orange juice not from concentrate, or an orange flavored drink? Hypothesis If the orange juice is not from concentrate, it will have more Vitamin C. However, if the orange juice is from concentrate, less Vitamin C will be revealed.…
Scurvy is a Vitamin C deficiency disease that causes weakness, gum disease known as gingivitis, bruising and rashes of the skin, fatigue, and pain in muscles. Without proper treatment Scurvy can cause death. In the past scurvy was the cause of death in many sailors that would go on long voyages at sea. Sailors only had access to dry salted foods that would last longer, fresh fruits and vegetables would go bad in a short period of time (Talsma and Wijkmans. 2016).…
Dogs are beautiful Creatures and great pets,but even though they are cute and sweet and they make good pets they are great NEADS dogs. The NEADS dogs help people who can't see or hear and take them where they need to be or where they want to be. They also help people who have a disability. NEADS dog are trained to take people where they want to go and help people take their medication if they need it. They are trained to keep people's life going so they can still live their life how they want to.…
The digestive system of a dog is composed of; the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and large intestines but also requires help from organs such as the pancreas, and liver. The digestive systems roles are: digesting of food absorbing of nutrients Dog's digestive systems work differently to that of a human, for instance the digestion process begins in the stomach for dog's and in the mouth for humans. It is important for owners to have some idea of how the digestive system works in dog's so they can look out for symptoms that may signal the dog is unwell. The process of digestion begins after the food has passed through the mouth and traveled down the esophagus. The food then enters the stomach, and is broken down…
Pets are a significant origin of love and friendship for many people. It is also a widely known fact that pets are outstanding for our well-being. Studies show that the relationships between humans and pets are very unique and it dates way far back into history. Throughout the past, pets have been part of the human culture for an extended time. Specifically, dogs have developed to become profoundly adapted to humans and their conduct and feelings more than any other animal.…
1. How is Korean skincare revolutionizing the beauty industry as a whole?When talking about Korea’s cosmetics market, it is known that the average Korean woman uses up to ten skin care products a day. You can tell the sophistication and effort of the Korean consumers when it comes to skin care, as well as color cosmetics, and this trend is affecting other countries in many ways. Korean beauty brands have seen strong growth in sales volume, as well as a growing influence in the global beauty market in recent years. This has led to market-share gains in the global beauty and personal care market.…