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Products containing glucomannan, under a variety of brand names, are marketed as dietary supplements with claims they can relieve constipation and help lower cholesterol levels. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Since 2010 they are legally marketed in Europe as helping with weight loss for people who are overweight and eating a diet with restricted calories, [ 3 ...
The list of Thanksgiving foods that are non-toxic and safe for pets to consume is short. Dr. Dr. Alt recommends only feeding small amounts of lean-cooked turkey without skin or gravy from the ...
Docusate is the common chemical and pharmaceutical name of the anion bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, also commonly called dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS). [2] [3] [4]Salts of this anion, especially docusate sodium, are widely used in medicine as an emollient laxative and as stool softeners, by mouth or rectally. [1]
Food products and household items commonly handled by humans can be toxic to dogs. The symptoms can range from simple irritation to digestion issues, behavioral changes, and even death. The categories of common items ingested by dogs include food products, human medication, household detergents, indoor and outdoor toxic plants, and rat poison. [1]
Mannose (D-mannose) is used as a dietary supplement to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). [ 9 ] [ 10 ] As of 2022 [update] , one review found that taking mannose was as effective as antibiotics to prevent UTIs, [ 9 ] while another review found that clinical trial quality was too low to allow any conclusion about using D ...
The lethal dose for 50% of dogs is 100 – 200 mg per kilogram (kg) of body weight, yet some dogs will exhibit signs of toxicosis after ingesting as little as 20 mg per kg. [38] In case of accidental intake of chocolate, especially involving a smaller dog, contact a veterinarian or animal poison control immediately; it is commonly recommended ...
Rectal suppositories are intended for localized or systemic action to relieve pain, constipation, irritation, inflammation, nausea and vomiting, fever, migraines, allergies, and sedation. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] If they cause inflammation, chronic use of suppositories may cause rectal stricture , [ 9 ] but overall this is a safe method of drug delivery.
The systematic name of this enzyme class is GDP-mannose 4,6-hydro-lyase (GDP-4-dehydro-6-deoxy-D-mannose-forming). Other names in common use include guanosine 5'-diphosphate- D -mannose oxidoreductase , guanosine diphosphomannose oxidoreductase , guanosine diphosphomannose 4,6-dehydratase , GDP- D -mannose dehydratase , GDP- D -mannose 4,6 ...