In addition to antacids, there are several types of nonprescription acid reducers on the market. Examples include H2 blockers (such as nizatidine (Axid), famotidine (Pepcid, Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB) and ranitidine (Zantac), and proton pump inhibitors (such as omeprazole (Prilosec), lansopraole (Prevacid), pantoprazole (Nolpaza), and esomeprasole (Nexium).
Drugs or supplements that neutralize the gastric acid and raise the gastric pH, so are used to treat dyspepsia and are used as symptomatic relief of peptic ulcer. Most antacids contain a mixture of aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide or calcium carbonate.
In addition to antacids, there are several types of nonprescription acid reducers on the market. Examples include H2 blockers (such as nizatidine (Axid), famotidine (Pepcid, Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB) and ranitidine (Zantac), and proton pump inhibitors (such as omeprazole (Prilosec), lansopraole (Prevacid), pantoprazole (Nolpaza), and esomeprasole (Nexium).
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Also called huang qi, milk vetch, locoweed, and goat's-thorn this plant comes from a type of bean or legume. While there are about 3,000 species of astragalus, most herbal supplements contain Astragalus propinquus (also known as Astragalus membranaceus). This herb used in traditional Chinese medicine that can keep your energy going, boost immune system and get you through the day. Astragalus may help protect the body from diseases such as cancer and diabetes. as It contains antioxidants. Astragalus is used to protect and support the immune system, preventing colds and upper respiratory infections, lowering blood pressure, treating diabetes, and protecting the liver. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory propertiesBiotechnology firms Geron Corporation and TA Therapeutics of Hong Kong have been working on deriving a telomerase activator from it. There also might be a possibility of an herbal extract called TAT2 (Cycloastregenol) to be used to help combat HIV, as well as infections associated with chronic diseases or aging. Common name: Great Burdock, Gobo Latin name: Arctium lappa L. Synonyms: Arctium majus. Arcion majus. Arcion tomentosum. Lappa glabra. A biennial plant that can grow up to 9 feet (3m) with wide leaves that can be 1.3 feet large (40 sm). It is frost tender but grows in most of Europe, including Britain, east to northern Asia. Burdock is a medicinal plant used in both Chinese and Western herbal medicine, to treat conditions caused by an 'overload' of toxins, such as throat and other infections, boils, rashes, burns, impetigo, ringworm, boils, bites, herpes, eczema, acne, bruises and other skin problems. The plant is also part of an unproven (nor disproven) North American formula called essiac which is a popular treatment for cancer. Burdock can be used both internally and externally as a wash. Recent research has shown that seed extracts lower blood sugar levels. a sedative, spasmolytic and mild tranquilizer based on herbs (valerian root) and phenobarbital (narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug used to treat epilepsy), popular in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union as a "heart medication" (vasodilator, opening/dilating blood vessels). Active ingredients: Etylbromisovalerianate - 20 g, (ethyl ester of alpha-bromizovalerian acid), phenobarbital -18.26 g,peppermint leaf oil - 1.42 g. Inactive ingredients: sodium hydroxide - 3.15 g, ethanol - 580 ml, water - 420 ml. Symptoms of overdose include central nervous system depression,confusion, dizziness, ataxia, and somnolence. In serious cases overdose may result in breathing depression, tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension (low blood pressure), cardiovascular collapse, and coma. Organic acid naturally produced in the human body from the amino acids glycine and arginine. (predominately in the liver, kidneys, and to a lesser extent in the pancreas). It can be also consumed with animal food. Creatine is one of the most popular and widely researched natural supplements. It is involved in the supply of energy for muscular contraction and is believed to enhance muscle mass and help athletes achieve bursts of strength. Creatine is mainly stored in muscles, but about 1.5-2% of the body's creatine is converted to creatinine daily. Enzymes that break down proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and fat molecules into smaller parts, in order to facilitate their absorption by the body. They can be found in the saliva, stomach the pancreatic juice, and in the intestinal (small and large) secretions, or as part of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Digestive enzymes include:
biological molecules, mainly proteins, that catalyze (accelerate, increase the rates of) chemical reactions. Metabolic enzymes assist in a wide range of basic bodily processes, from breathing to thinking. One example of an enzyme is cytochrome, which aids the respiratory system by catalyzing the combination of oxygen with hydrogen within the cells. Cytochrome b is a part of complex III that helps to create adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's main energy source in mitochondria. Mutations in the MT-CYB (mitochondrially encoded cytochrome b) gene can cause muscle weakness (myopathy) and pain, especially during exercise (exercise intolerance). More severely affected individuals can have problems with other body systems, including the liver, kidneys, heart, and brain. Other enzymes are involved in digestion. Some of them come from raw foods and include proteases, digesting proteins; lipases, digesting lipids or fats; and amylases, helping to digest carbohydrates. Human digestive glands also secrete enzymes that break down nutrients - like amylase in the saliva and pepsin helping to digest protein in the stomach. seeds of Fenugreek used as spice (especially ground flavoring and in curry powder) and a supplement. It is a rich reservoir of medicinal properties that imparts many health benefits. It reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers blood cholesterol, increases levels of potassium, controls blood sugar, aids digestion, reduces heartburn, helps reduce menstrual discomfort (one of its compounds, diosgenin, has properties similar to estrogen, used for erectile dysfunction and libido. a white- or blue-flowered herbaceous plant of the pea family (Trigonella foenum-graecum), used as an herb (dried or fresh leaves), spice (seeds), vegetable (fresh leaves, sprouts, and micro-greens) and an herbal supplement. It has a distinctive sweet and slightly nutty aroma. Both the leaves and seeds of fenugreek can be used in the treatment of anemia (increases iron) or diabetes (reduces sugar). Fenugreek leaves are used for treating kidney stones. Seeds can be used to counter heartbutrn/acid reflux and for suppressing appetite. Water boiled with fenugreek seeds or a paste of fresh fenugreek leaves can be used as a face mask to help prevent blackheads, pimples, and wrinkles. Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 (GanedenBC30) is a spore-forming probiotic strain that is resistant to extreme temperatures and survives in the gut environment. It is added to many foods, beverages and supplements, functional foods, nutriceuticals, medical food, animal health and personal care products. It is claimed to help support digestive and immune health. Expected concentration of BC30 in food and drinks is 100 million to 2 billion CFU per serving. |
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