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Kirstin Hendrickson
Kirstin Hendrickson is a writer, teacher, coach, athlete and author of the textbook "Chemistry In The World." She's been teaching and writing about health, wellness and nutrition for more than 10 years. She has a Bachelor of Science in zoology, a Bachelor of Science in psychology, a Master of Science in chemistry and a doctoral degree in bioorganic chemistry.
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By Kirstin Hendrickson
Happiness
Carbonic Acid in Beverages
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Hollowed Out Papaya Half And Its Peppery Seeds
Hazards of Taking Too Many Enzymes
Health
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Caucasian woman is holding hand on her belly.
Can Fat Burners Affect Your Chances of Getting Pregnant?
Weight Management
By Kirstin Hendrickson
fresh ginger root on wooden chopping block.
Ginger & Constipation
Health
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Chef is adding lemon juice in sauce
Citric Acid Vs. Lemon Juice
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Close up sparkling bubble water
Sodium Bicarbonate Plus Citric Acid
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
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Citric Acid & Pregnancy
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Water flowing from bathroom faucet
Sodium Carbonate & HCL Reaction
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Bottle of Drugs on a Sink
Magnesium Hydroxide Vs. Magnesium Oxide
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Pork chop with salad close up
What Pork Does to the Digestive System
Health
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Homemade Chunky Peanut Butter Sandwich
Peanut Butter & Digestion
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
corn
The Relationship Between Corn Starch and Glucose
Health
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Milk Pour
Is There More Lactose in Hot Milk Than Cold?
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Milk and Sugar, Side View, Differential Focus
Maltose Vs. Lactose
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
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The Substitution of Valine for Glutamic Acid
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
gas and oil processing factory
The Difference Between a Hydrocarbon & a Carbohydrate
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
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Infant Dosage for Poly-Vi-Sol Vitamins
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Milk
A Description of Lactose and Lactase Reaction
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
protection
Will Prenatal Vitamins Help Regulate the Period?
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Fruit salad
Does Freezing Kill Enzymes in Food?
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Milk pouring into a bowl
What Are the Functions of Lactose?
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Family baking in kitchen
Sodium Carbonate vs. Sodium Bicarbonate
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
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The Difference Between Lactose & Sucrose
Nutrition
By Kirstin Hendrickson
Sour cream in a bowl
Lactobacillus and Lactose Intolerance
Health
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