Cipro & Fish Oil
Ciprofloxacin is a prescription antibiotic drug that the federal government has approved for use as a treatment for anthrax exposure. You might receive a prescription for this antibiotic for common bacterial infections as well....
Large Salt Consumption & Chloride Concentration in Urine
Chloride, an essential mineral, is responsible for a host of vital body functions, including balancing the levels of fluid inside and outside of your cells. Table salt, or sodium chloride, is the body's primary chloride source. Eating large amounts of salt can influence your chloride levels; assorted diseases can also cause abnormally high or low chloride concentrations in your blood, sweat and urine. Your doctor may order a urine test to check your chloride to rule out or diagnose certain medical conditions.
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Potassium Phosphate & Red Blood Cells
Potassium phosphate is made of the mineral phosphorus combined with a potassium salt compound. Potassium phosphate supplementation is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including high blood calcium levels, phosphoru...
What Happens When a Laxative Is Taken Followed by a Protein Shake?
Several types of oral laxatives exist, and they work in different ways to relieve constipation. Oral laxatives include bulk-formers, hyperosmotics, stimulants, lubricants and stool softeners, as well as combinations of these. I...
Magnesium Ascorbate Vs. Sodium Ascorbate
Magnesium ascorbate and sodium ascorbate are both supplements that combine vitamin C with other essential elements. Ascorbate is another term for vitamin C, which must be consumed regularly because human beings are one of the f...
Running & Iron Deficiency
Iron deficiency, medically referred to as sideropenia or hypoferremia, is the result of a lack of the nutrient in your body for extended periods of time. The most common cause of iron deficiency is anemia, a common blood diseas...
Can Manganese Help the Pancreas?
While manganese may not be found in large amounts in your body, you still need it in trace amounts to maintain good health. When it comes to your pancreas in particular, manganese is linked to it in two ways. First, your pancre...
Sodium Nitrite vs. MSG
Sodium nitrites and monosodium glutamate, or MSG, are both used as flavor enhancers or food preservatives, but each can be dangerous to your health in large quantities. Because of the potential for toxicity, the federal governm...
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