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On occasion, the whole population may behave as a homogeneous group for a particular exposure (for instance, exposure to 1.5 mg/kg body weight of potassium cyanide is lethal for every one). In contrast, other exposures only cause a response in specific individuals (for instance, exposition to...
The amount of protein in an egg does not change based upon the way it’s cooked, but the cooking method may change how the body is able to absorb the protein. Here’s a comparison of a large chicken egg cooked in different ways: Raw egg: Studies have shown that while levels of prote...
According to the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Berzelius heated silica with potassium to purify silicon, but today’s refinement process heats carbon with silica in the form of sand to isolate the product. Jöns Jacob Berzelius20 August 1779 – 7 August 1848 (he looks kinda ...
When exercising in the scorching summer heat here in Texas, it’s crucial to replace the water and electrolytes you lose as you sweat. Now, in case you need a primer, electrolytes are essential minerals like calcium, sodium, and potassium that hel...
(calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, and iodine), and 9 vitamins (vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12). We presented the percentage of total fat contribution from other main food categories: ...
Dairy products are rich in nutrients that are essential for good bone health, including calcium, protein, vitamin D, potassium, and phosphorus [8]. Adequate calcium intake influences skeletal calcium retention during growth and thus affects peak bone mass achieved in early adulthood [15,16]. The...