Levitra, generically known as vardenafil, is one of several oral medications used to treat erectile dysfunction, or ED. Levitra belongs to a class of agents called phosphodiesterase-5, or PDE5, inhibitors. Like all drugs in this class, Levitra...
Grapefruit, a citrus fruit, has a reputation for being nutritious that has been sullied by the discovery the fruit interacts with a variety of medications. A review in the Aug, 15, 2006, "American Family Physician" reports that many drugs used...
Glucosamine is a compound that may help to prevent the pain and disability of osteoarthritis. Its metabolism -- and, more specifically, its absorption in the intestines, distribution to body tissues, cellular uses, and excretion -- is not terribly...
If you rely on oral contraceptives for birth control, chances are you have heard that antibiotics like amoxicillin can decrease their effectiveness. You may be wondering why this occurs and how much you need to worry. Understanding this potential...
Your small intestines break down consumed food and absorb the nutrients and water that your body needs to function. Spanning more than 26 feet in adults, the small intestines are divided into three sections: the duodenum, the jejunum and the...
Your body must break down foods into individual nutrients before they can be absorbed in your small intestine. Foods contain many classes of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins and fiber. Your body produces specific...
The B complex vitamins are a diverse family of nutrients that are found together in foods and which often work together to perform their metabolic tasks within your cells. According to Dr. Elson Haas, author of "Staying Healthy with Nutrition," B...
Potassium is a mineral your body uses to control muscle contractions. Menstrual cramps are painful muscle contractions that occur in association with certain chemical changes that begin in advance of monthly menstruation. Doctors can treat...
Grapefruit is a popular and wholesome breakfast food. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, grapefruit is the second leading citrus fruit consumed per capita in the United States. Grapefruits are rich in vitamin A, ascorbic acid, folic...
Cigarettes are one of the most detrimental and systemically damaging legal substances one can consume. Every inhaled puff of smoke contains thousands of chemicals, hundreds of which are carcinogenic and teratogenic free radicals that damage every...
Garlic is encapsulated in different forms. Sometimes, garlic is dried and sold as a powder. Aged garlic extract and garlic infused in oil are other options. Scientific studies show that garlic may offer a variety of health benefits, however,...
A healthy liver is imperative to long-term health and maintaining a healthy body weight. The liver is the principal organ responsible for fat-burning and must be cleansed, or flushed, for it to operate effectively, according to nutritionist Ann...
