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Bromism is the syndrome which results from the long-term consumption of bromine, usually through bromine-based sedatives such as potassium bromide and lithium bromide. Bromism was once a very common disorder, being responsible for 5 to 10% of psychiatric hospital admissions, but is now uncommon since bromide was withdrawn from clinical use in ...
The half-life of bromide in the human body (12 days) is long compared with many pharmaceuticals, making dosing challenging to adjust. (A new dose may require several months to reach equilibrium.) Bromide ion concentrations in the cerebrospinal fluid are about 30% of those in blood and are strongly influenced by the body's chloride intake and ...
Over nearly 25 years, women who had the greatest adherence to the Mediterranean diet had a 23% lower risk of death than women who followed it the least, a new study finds.
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is a complex mixture of plant-derived triglycerides that have been modified by atoms of the element bromine bonded to the fat molecules. . Brominated vegetable oil has been used to help emulsify citrus-flavored beverages, especially soft drinks, preventing them from separating during dist
The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein for people aged 50+ is 0.8 gm/kg body weight (0.36 grams/pound or 51 grams of protein for a 140-pound person or 65 grams for a 180-pound person ...
Nutritionists and doctors weigh in on the best multivitamins for women over 50, including helpful nutrients to look for and how to pick the best one for you.
Weight loss over 50 can be challenging due to menopause, muscle loss, stress. Doctors and dietitians share how to combat weight gain, like by strength training.
Pie charts of typical human body composition by percent of mass, and by percent of atomic composition (atomic percent) Body composition may be analyzed in various ways. This can be done in terms of the chemical elements present, or by molecular structure e.g., water , protein , fats (or lipids ), hydroxyapatite (in bones), carbohydrates (such ...