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Is Oxytocin a potential treatment for social deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorders? A principal feature of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is a deficit in social interaction and empathy. In animal and in (some human) studies, oxytocin administered as an intranasal spray has demonstrated improved social interactions (1-4). Past and current studies have provided some genetic evidence that suggests oxytocin pathways in the brain might be deficient in patients with ASDs, although conflicting…

A supplement is a product ingested to ensure that a particular ingredient is obtained to add value to the body. The value may be in terms of nutrition, weight loss, building muscles or even to gain weight. The most common ingredients in supplements include vitamins, proteins, enzymes and amino acids. The most common types of supplements used in the market today are Decacor Creatine which is a creatine supplement, General Nutrition Corporation (GNC) cod liver oil which is a fish oil supplement,…

The paraventricular nucleus (PVN) in the hypothalamus contains parvocellular neurons synthesizes corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and arginine vasopressin (AVP) which will stimulate the anterior pituitary to synthesize and release adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) (Plotsky et al., 1993). Adrenocorticotropin hormones will stimulate the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol. Charmandari et…

or systemic inflammation. ANA titers test for the presence of abnormal antibodies. Anti-ds dNA and anti-sm antibodies are subtypes of ANA titers and can only be found in patients who have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Blood tests that use serine/arginine-rich proteins can also help in diagnosing SLE because patients make antibodies against SR proteins and the majority of patients react to the anti-SR antibodies. Cerebrospinal fluid can also show mild elevations in levels of proteins and…

most popular source of supplements, and can be found in health stores and on certain sites of the Internet. This supplement is produced in physiologic amounts by the liver, kidneys, and pancreas, and is formed by combining the amino acids glycine, arginine, and methionine. During a survey, of the 1103 participants, 62 admitted to taking creatine. It seems to be that the use of creatine in high school students is on the rise, however, this study states that there is not enough data describing if…

of Nicotine). This might be an uncomfortable concept to grasp for new users or for people that are looking to get into smoking or vaping. Nicotine stimulates the release of chemicals such as norepinephrine, serotonin, epinephrine, acetylcholine, arginine vasopressin, beta-endorphin, and dopamine (Effects of Nicotine). Not all of these chemicals are bad in fact most of them are good. The release of acetylcholine improves one’s memory and concentration, norepinephrine contributes to improved…

What is a safe amount? Creatine is regarded as an important supplement for any individual who wants to develop muscle since it is a mixture of amino acids. Actually, creatine is a mixture of three varying amino acids i.e. methionine, glycine, and arginine. Upon entry into the body, creatine works through binding a phosphate molecule in order to create creatine phosphate. This creatine phosphate provides its phosphate to adenine Di-phosphate (ADP) in order to recreate…

III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION III.1 A. dorsata and T. itama bee bread composition Laboratory analysis of A. dorsata bee bread showed that percentage of protein reached 13.82% (wet weight) and 19.96% (dry weight), lipid 7.80% (dry weight), fiber showed a value of 3.38% (dry weight) and 44.52% (wet weight). All of components in A. dorsata bee bread are placed in the range given by Compos et al., (2008) (Table 1). Table 1. Detailed composition of A. dorsatabee bread (dried mass). Main components…

Superfoods for Weight Loss The following 10 Superfoods contain a bounty of healthy, nutritional values, and they can even help you lose weight and slim down without any hunger pangs. 1. ALMONDS: A one ounce serving of raw or roasted almonds, about 161 calories, delivers a powerhouse of fiber, protein, monounsaturated fat (the good type of fat), vitamin B2, vitamin E, manganese, magnesium, and copper. Their antioxidant properties protect against the aging effects of free radicals. Eating…

Eurolife Nutra has entered the nutraceutical market in India with a product portfolio of sports and nutrition supplements. Eurolife Nutra’s primary business objective is to increase sales and is therefore considering digital promotion as a promotional tool to help them reach their target market segment. This extended essay therefore aims to investigate to what extent is digital promotion beneficial for companies such as Eurolife Nutra to increase sales. The data collected through websites,…