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Where Does Taurine Come From? Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is an is an organic compound discovered in bull bile in 1827 and mainly found in different animal tissues mainly in bile and large intestines. The term Taurine has a Latin origin from the word taurus which means a bull. Taurine has many functions inside animal bodies like muscle development, cardiovascular functions, and nervous system development among other functions. Once extracted, this acid compound is used in several…

I. Question: Do polyphenols prevent dementia? II. Introduction: As the elderly population continues to grow, dementia is becoming more prevalent around the world today.1-3 According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, the number of dementia cases is expected to increase from 47 million in 2015 to 135 million by 2050.1 Currently, there is no cure or effective therapies available for dementia. However, vast scientific literature provides significant evidence that addressing modifiable risk…

a. My average intake does not completely satisfy the recommendations from Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide. To start it off, grain products are the only food group where I meet the recommendation of six to seven servings by averaging a daily intake of seven servings. As for the remaining food groups, I either consume more or less than what is recommended. My average consumption of meat and alternatives are about three servings whereas the suggested intake is two servings. My average intake…

A PMI located outside these landmarks indicates possible cardiac enlargement, such as with left ventricular hypertrophy. Cardiac enlargement is not necessarily associated with atherosclerosis or carotid artery disease. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application) REF: 697 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity 4. To auscultate for S3 or S4 gallops in the mitral area, the nurse listens with the a. bell of the stethoscope with the patient in the left lateral position. b.…

The Not So Funny Bones "To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone" ("Reba McEntire"). This quote by musician Reba McEntire hits on what is needed for a successful life; ambition and a little luck, courage, and a sense of humor. But, in reality, many more bones are needed for a good life. Bones play a vital role in health and without them; everyone would be just a pile of tissues. Healthy bones help in nearly every function a person does; providing the…

Atherosclerosis What is Atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is thickening, or hardening of the arteries, which can lead to plaque build up. This build up causes the arteries to narrow and makes it harder for the blood to flow. Sometimes a clot will form and stop the flow completely, causing a stroke or heart attack. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, fatty substances, cellular waste products, calcium and fibrin. Atherosclerosis begins at a young age and progressively increases with age, it can…

200 Best Reasons to Quit Sugar: The purpose behind the dismissal of sugar Sugar can help with diabetes. Sugar causes toxemia amid pregnancy. Sugar can bring about skin inflammation in kids. Sugar can bring about the cardiovascular illness. Sugar can harm the structure of DNA. Sugar can change the structure of the protein. Sugar cane ages the skin by changing the structure of collagen. Sugar can bring about waterfalls. Sugar can bring about emphysema. Sugar can bring about atherosclerosis.…

1. Crisp Chicken Wings Chicken Wings are packed with niacin, selenium and protein actually offer up to 40 percent of calories from protein. In a wing The downside is that, because the wings are usually served with rich sauces calories also end higher in sodium and calories from cholesterol. They provide little benefit from vitamins and virtually no carbohydrates. Improved nutritional benefits, the chicken wings and minimizing bake or grill into. Preparation Time: 20 min Cooking Time: 2 hr.45…

Humans are easily affected by events in their in life in which can cause them to feel sadness or happiness. These experiences of daily fluctuations are common and happen to everyone. In some people, however, these fluctuations become excessive in terms of intensity and duration, and then it starts to interfere significantly with their daily lives. In these cases, we are facing a mental depression frame. Depression is a serious mental disorder and it is the most prevalent mental disorder in the…

Beer was an integral part of their religious ceremonies and mythology. Early civilizations found the mood-altering properties of beer supernatural, and the newfound state of intoxication was considered divine. Beer, it was thought, must contain a spirit or god, since drinking the liquid so possessed the spirit of the drinker. Remnants of this belief persist to modern times. We still refer to alcohol and alcoholic beverages as “spirits”. “The mouth of a perfectly happy man is filled with beer”,…