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Glucosamine

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Glucosamine (C 6 H 13 NO 5 ) is natural amino sugar compound that is found within cartilage of our joints. It is made up of chains of proteins and sugars bound together. Glucosamine is a major precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated lipids and proteins. Apart from human cartilage, glucosamine is also a part of the structures of chitin and polysaccharides chitosan which are building blocks of exoskeletons of arthropods and crustaceans. Glucosamine is also a part of cell walls of fungi and other higher organisms. Why we need Glucosamine Glucosamine is needed in our body for building cartilage which a flexible and touch connective tissue found in many parts of our bodies. Cartilage functions as cushion for joints and bones. Joint cartilage needs glucosamine because it is important in production of glycosaminoglycan which is a major component of joint cartilage. Sulfur is also needed in making and repairing of cartilages. Therefore glucosamine is needed to incorpor...

Keeping Kids Safe from Dangers of a Hot Car

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Child vehicular heat stroke is one among the leading causes of death among children around the globe. It is unfortunate to know that even great and responsible parents can forget children in the back seats. According to statistics, about 700 children in the U.S. have died as a result vehicular heat stroke in a period of 19 years (from 1997 to 2016). Below are circumstances that have led to child vehicular heat stroke and instant death: ·          Children/child forgotten in cars by caregivers- These circumstances contributed to 376 out of 700 children death which is a proportion of 54%. ·          Children/child playing in unattended vehicle (gained access into the vehicle on their own) - Such circumstances have contributed to about 198 heat stroke deaths in children which is 28%. ·          Children/child left by an adult in the vehicle intentionally- T...

Dieting Myths- The Leading Physicians of the World

A diet myth is diet or health advice that becomes popular without facts or scientific evidence to back it up. When you want to lose weight and change your eating habits, the next and obvious step is to Google for diet research. The big problem is there are so many conflicting facts and opinions related to healthy lifestyle. Due to this, you are likely to leave your internet search session with more questions than answers. This is because many popular beliefs are myths while others are partly true. Don’t let any misinformation disrupt your weight loss goals. Losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn’t a complicated thing. Just because a dietary concept or belief is popular, doesn’t make it true. To help you sift through the disarray, below are 7 prevalent diet myths adapted from top nutritionists. 1. Some people will never eat normally In case you want to lose weight, some diet plan teachings can’t allow you to do so. Sometimes you need to tame yourself and follow your...