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Body Mass Index (BMI)
Definition
Body mass index is defined as the individual’s body
weight divided by the square of the individual’s height
(kg/m2). The BMI is used for classifying underweight,
overweight and obesity in adults. The BMI is a simple
metric that relates weight and height. If an adult
for example weighs 75kg and its height is 1.80m, the
BMI will be 23.1. The cut-off points as defined by the
WHO are <18.50 for underweight, 18.50–24.99 for normal
range, 25.00–29.99 for overweight and ≥30 for
obese. Those BMI values are age- and sex-independent
in general, yet the BMI might not correspond to a similar
degree of fatness in different populations. There are
different health risks related with an increasing BMI,
e. g. type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Are vitamin pills good for you or not? Forty years ago, I was taught in medical school that they were useless, because you got all the vitamins you needed in a typical diet. What my teachers meant was that you got enough of the vitamins in your diet to prevent well-recognized vitamin-deficiency diseases. For example, you got more than enough vitamin C in your diet to prevent the disease called scurvy. Continue Reading…

Everyone knows that, in order to lead a normal life, a good state of the mind and body is essential. We all know the basic rules of maintaining a healthy life style and staying in good shape, but as much as we may try to follow these rules, nature takes its course and we reach a point where we find it quite difficult to lead that active and busy life that we used to. In addition to that, there are certain factors that work against us. Unhealthy food, changes in the environment, pollution- all these have a tremendous influence on our health. Fortunately, the technology that seems to have caused most of the irreversible and damaging changes in our environment is also responsible for some major breakthroughs, which can be used to our advantage. Scientists are discovering new remedies and cures every day, and each step that they take brings us closer to that “fountain of youth” that mankind has been dreaming of from the beginning of times. Some remedies have just been discovered; others have been around for a very long time, but it has taken the science world quite a long time to demonstrate their benefits. Furthermore, almost everything that is synthetic has side effects. This means that alongside with the positive effects that a certain synthetic substance may have at an early stage, it may also have some negative effects. In other words, some substances may improve a certain condition or even cure it, but they may also lead to the development of a new one, which in most cases is also more serious. The solution is therefore to look for supplements whose positive effects have been demonstrated scientifically. Moreover, we can rely on the substances and hormones that our bodies produce naturally up to a certain age as very good means to fight certain conditions or improve our general well being. I am talking about DHEA and HGH supplements.

DHEA, short for dehydroepiandrosterone, is a hormone produced by the adrenal gland, which is situated above the kidney. DHEA is broken down by our bodies into estrogen, in women, and testosterone in men. Like any other hormone in our body, DHEA is responsible for functions such as growth and metabolism. It has been demonstrated that DHEA has both mental and physical effects. The production of DHEA decreases with age; in fact, studies have shown that the sulfated form of DHEA decreases dramatically over the lifespan. Clinical studies on humans have been started as early as the 1950s. Some of the studies have shown the amazing benefits of DHEA supplements, while others remained inconclusive. What is known for certain is that DHEA functions as an increment in the aging process and that it improves the quality of life. Studies have shown that DHEA has healing and strengthening benefits, it boosts energy, it helps decrease depression, and it promotes weight loss and muscle build.

HGH, the human growth hormone, is responsible for the healthy development of muscles and bones. In early adult years, the pituitary gland, situated in the brain, produces HGH. Just as with DHEA, the secretion of HGH decreases with age. The process slows down around the time that the growth process stops. This is when we start experiencing those aging signs that can be so annoying. Everyone knows that the occurrence of manifestations such as weight gain, hair loss, decreased sexual performance, increased body fat, thinning skin and even decreased mental performance is normal, as we grow old. Still, as normal as they may be, these signs can’t be pleasing, especially if they start occurring in an early stage of your adult life. What many people do not know is that they can fight the aging process by taking natural supplements and vitamins that stimulate the natural production of HGH. People who lead an active life, such as sports persons, should know that studies have demonstrated the fact that HGH works as a strength and flexibility booster, aside from its anti-aging properties.
by Groshan Fabiola

Vitamin B₂

Tablets , riboflavin 5 mg

Uses:

vitamin B₂ deficiency

Dosage:

Treatment of vitamin B₂ deficiency, by mouth , ADULT and child up to 30 mg daily in divided doses

Prophylaxis of vitamin B₂ deficiency, by mouth , ADULT and child 1–2 mg daily

Nicotinamide is a representative vitamin B substance. Various compounds can serve as alternativesTablets , nicotinamide 50 mg

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Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is used for the prevention and treatment of scurvy. Claims that ascorbic acid is of value in the treatment of common colds are unsubstantiated.

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