Taurine and guarana are two naturally occurring health supplements that you can use independently or mix with other supplements in energy drinks. Manufacturers of these supplements and their proponents claim many benefits, but there is relatively...
Macro-minerals are minerals such as calcium that your body needs in large amounts. Trace minerals are minerals your body needs in small amounts, such as zinc. The recommended dietary zinc intake is 11 mg if you are an adult male and 8 mg if you...
Clearblue Easy is an over-the-counter pregnancy test that is sensitive enough to tell a woman that she is pregnant up to four days before her period is expected.
Birth control pills or oral contraceptives are one type of birth control. Other options include abstinence; fertility awareness or the rhythm method in which coitus is avoided during the time of ovulation; tubal ligation, also known as having the...
Your body, through a process called glycolysis, a process that manufactures energy for the body's use, makes all the pyruvate that it needs, according to the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. As a supplement, pyruvate may be combined with...
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is essential to all cells for proper function and support. Metabolically, cholesterol is synthesized by the liver and is transported throughout the body within the blood plasma. While naturally produced,...
Vitamin B-12, also known as cyanocobalamin, is used medically to treat vitamin B-12 deficiency. It's also used as a supplement to increase energy levels and improve concentration. Vitamin B-12 may be administered by mouth, in the nose or by...
Nexium, the brand name of the medication esomeprazole, treats the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease by decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. While some individuals use this medication for long-term relief of their reflux...
Beginning with the 2010-2011 flu season, U.S. residents have access to three types of influenza vaccine: an intranasal spray containing live but weakened flu viruses, an injection of inactivated influenza viruses, and Fluzone, a more concentrated...
Monster energy drink abuse occurs when you consume these drinks in excess or mix them with copious amounts of alcohol. Monster energy drinks abuse can result in caffeine overdose, dehydration and in some cases, cardiac symptoms such as accelerated...
Insomnia is a common problem among elderly individuals, affecting over one-third of persons over age 65, according to the National Institute on Aging. Insomnia is particularly prevalent among menopausal women. A July 2005 review in "Journal of...
Metformin is a biguanide drug used to treat hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetics. Metformin decreases blood glucose levels by reducing liver production of glucose, decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose and increasing glucose uptake and...
Monster Energy drinks come in 16-oz. cans and contain a variety of energy-boosting ingredients. According to the Monster website, one serving of this drink, which is 8-oz., contains 100 percent of the daily values of vitamin B6 and vitamin B12....
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by bothersome thoughts and subsequent actions to get rid of those thoughts. Obsessions are thoughts driven by fear in the absence of stimuli that should provoke fear....
The growing consumption of energy drinks containing high amounts of sugar and caffeine has raised an alarm among heath professionals, particularly because they are often marketed to and consumed by teens and young adults. Consuming caffeinated...
Vitamins are responsible for a variety of crucial bodily functions, from the production of blood cells to maintaining neurological functioning. Vitamin deficiency puts you at risk for certain cancers and different conditions and illnesses. When it...
So called traditional remedies and naturopathic medicines have been generating large amounts of interested and speculation from people within the health community as well as average citizens. They possess vitamins and nutrients that boost specific...
Nexium (esomeprazole) is prescribed as a treatment for acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) as well as duodenal ulcers. Other conditions it may be used for include Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and conditions where too much acid...
Following a diet can be difficult. Some people turn to medications and supplements to help them lose weight. However, pills are not necessary and can have unpleasant side effects. With an understanding of the role that diet and exercise play in...
The consumption of power drinks increased significantly from 1997 to 2007, according to a survey by B. M. Malinauskas, et al., in the Oct. 31, 2007 edition of "Nutrition Journal." The researchers also found that college students consume several...
Zinc is an essential mineral that has been studied extensively and is a nutritional supplement that some doctors recommend for certain illnesses, including colds. It is important to note that nothing can cure the common cold but the right kind of...
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Your body uses about 22 primary amino acids to carry out physiological functions. Because your body is able to manufacture taurine, it is considered a nonessential amino acid. Taurine is found...
Lortab, a narcotic pain medication that contains both acetaminophen and hydrocodone, may sometimes be absorbed faster when you drink grapefruit juice. However, grapefruit juice is usually not likely to interact with Lortab; it is more likely to...
Fiber is one of the most important nutrients for heart health and bowel regularity. When consumed on a regular basis, fiber can help to lower your cholesterol levels, decrease your risk for heart disease and certain cancers and prevent bowel...
There's never a good time to have a runny nose, sore throat, congestion, cough, body aches, fatigue and low-grade fever--symptoms of an upper respiratory infection also known as the common cold. Rest and fluids are the recommended treatment....
According to a 2009 survey in "Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice," pregnant women often take herbal medicines. That's because natural substances can effectively and safely treat the problems associated with pregnancy. Some herbal...
Coffee has been touted as a weight-loss aid because of the stimulative effects of the caffeine it contains. On the other hand, it has been blamed for weight gain because of the cream and sugar that many people add to their coffee for flavor. As...
Energy drinks are beverages containing ingredients purported to boost energy levels, such as caffeine. The safety of these products depends largely on their individual ingredients and the amount in which they're consumed. Energy drinks that...
Several different treatments are available to help people stop smoking, including antidepressant medications such as bupropion SR and nortriptyline, the partial nicotine agonist/antagonist varenicline, nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) like the...
