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5 alarms of potassium deficiency (hypokalemia) to look for!
Potassium is the mineral required for the diverse functions of human body such as maintenance of effective muscle, heart, and nerve activity. In addition, this intracellular cation also regulates cell nutrition and intracellular osmotic pressure. Ingestion of potassium and its excretion in urine are closely modulated for normal blood volume. The absorption of potassium takes…
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5 alarms of calcium deficiency to look for!
Calcium is one of the principal elements required for the effective functioning of various important body systems. The bones and flesh (muscles) of the human body rely on Ca++ for strength and contraction respectively. In addition, all the metabolic systems concerning the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins and fat depend on the availability of…
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5 signs of zinc deficiency you shouldn’t ignore!
Zinc (Zn), the trace element that supports the normal growth and development along with other immune functions of the body is concentrated about 60% in skeletal muscle and 30% in bones. Though Zn deficiency is uncommon, it typically precipitates due to restricted absorption particularly in people with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders or dietary inadequacy. Non vegetarian…
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5 signs you need sodium (Na) in diet!
Sodium is the mineral essential for cell homeostasis, electrolyte balance, for efficient muscle contraction, smooth working of nerves, for acid-base balance of urine and for the maintenance of blood volume. Hyponatremia or low sodium concentration in blood is the outcome of loss of sodium (Na) from the body. It can be the result of either…
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5 signs you need iron in diet!
Iron (Fe), the mineral required for an efficient immune system, muscle strength and cognition is an important part of heme containing proteins. Hemoglobin is the protein of RBCs which serve the function of oxygen delivery to the tissues. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in most countries. It is absorbed from duodenum or…
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5 signs you need Vitamin D in diet!
Vitamin D also labelled as ‘sunshine vitamin’ is essential for bone health and other important functions of the body such as immunity. The active form of this vitamin, calcitriol or DHCC, is synthesized in human kidney and goes to circulation from where it enters intestinal mucosa and bones. Here, it serves its hormonal function in…
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As a doctor in process, I have always dreamt of relieving people’s pain through my actions and it was only recently when I found out that even writing could be a way to address the queries of those suffering. Through my words, I wish to erase all the ailments that deprive people of living their lives to the fullest. The list of the articles on this blog provide all the main points a medical student would need when learning about a topic.
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