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Elevated gamma-GT: the most common causes and what they mean
Elevated gamma-GT: the most common causes and what follows from them The essentials at a glance An elevated gamma-GT value points to the liver or bile ducts, but it does not identify the cause. The Institute for Quality and Efficiency...
Gene diet is a marketing term, not a technical term.
Gene diet is a market term, not a technical term The essentials at a glance Gene diet is not a scientific technical term but a market designation. It refers to a dietary recommendation based on analyzed genetic variations. The procedure...
Electrolyte loss through sweating: what is actually lost
Electrolyte loss through sweating: what is really lost The essentials at a glance Sweat contains an average of about 900 milligrams of sodium per liter, ranging from 175 to 1,512 milligrams depending on the individual. This is the figure reported...
Zinc deficiency symptoms in women: what is and isn’t proven
Zinc deficiency symptoms in women: what is proven and what is not The essentials at a glance The German Nutrition Society lists skin eczema, diarrhea, impaired wound healing, problems with perception and memory, and increased susceptibility to infectious diseases as...
Healthy Weight Loss Plan: What Really Works Without a Crash Diet
Healthy weight-loss plan: what really works without a crash diet The key points at a glance A healthy weight-loss plan follows a medically recommended range: five to ten percent of the starting weight over six to twelve months. Someone who...
Is non-alcoholic beer really healthy? What it contains—and what it doesn’t
Is alcohol-free beer really healthy? What it contains and what it does not The essentials at a glance “Alcohol-free” is a designation, not a statement of zero alcohol. According to the Federal Institute for Public Health, beverages containing less than...
How do I calculate my calorie needs: the calculation in four steps
How do I calculate my kcal needs? The calculation in four steps The essentials at a glance The calculation involves two variables: resting energy expenditure multiplied by the activity factor gives total energy requirements. That is how the German Nutrition...
Watery diarrhea without nausea: what the absent symptom reveals
Watery diarrhea without nausea: what the absent symptom reveals The essentials at a glance If the diarrhea is watery but you do not feel nauseated, this argues against a classic gastrointestinal infection. Nausea and vomiting are typical symptoms. When they...
Symptoms When Candida Dies: What’s Behind the Die-Off Theory
Symptoms when Candida dies: what lies behind the die-off theory The most important points at a glance Headaches, fatigue, body aches, or skin blemishes during an antifungal treatment are often interpreted as proof that the fungus is dying. There is...