Yawning: why do we do this?
Yawning is a deeply programmed response of the body to certain internal and external stimuli. It performs many useful functions - from thermoregulation of the brain to increasing muscle tone.
Victoria Mamaeva
Pharmacy Expert
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Education: Northern State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
Qualifications: Pharmacist with a specialty in Pharmacy; Management and economics of pharmacy.
Work experience as a pharmacist, manager and manager of pharmacies for more than 10 years.
About myself: I love my job, the main pleasure in life for me is to benefit people and see their sincere smile and happy eyes. I am a regular participant in scientific conferences and symposia. I love cycling and traveling. Since 2010, I have been writing articles for children’s, medical and popular science publications on topics such as pharmacy and medicine.
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Stress is a forced adaptation of the body
Stress is defined as a reaction to the influence of some kind of influence, which imposes on a person increased demands of mental or physical influence. -
Calcium in the human body
Calcium (Ca) is a vital mineral that is part of human bones, teeth, and nails. Its deficiency leads to various diseases, and its excess provokes disturbances in the functioning of the body. -
Aromatherapy – combine the pleasant with the useful
Aromatherapy dates back thousands of years to the time of the ancient Egyptians. Since then, essential oils have been used in a wide variety of fragrances, as well as for hygienic, therapeutic and spiritual purposes. -
Carnitine is a natural substance related to B vitamins
The synthesis of carnitine in the body is carried out mainly in the liver and kidneys, and then enters other tissues. Most of it is found in skeletal and cardiac muscles. -
Collagen is the basis of skin strength and elasticity
Collagen is the basis of the dermis, which maintains the epidermis in a normal state and does not allow bones and muscles to “settle”. Protein protein is responsible for how young our body looks. -
Essential amino acids – 9 important elements for the human body
The main source of essential amino acids is protein, predominantly of animal origin. These are meat, fish, eggs and milk. -
Tyrosine is an amino acid neurotransmitter
In the scientific literature, tyrosine has many names, but the most common amino acid is presented as propionic: L-tyrosine, D-tyrosine. -
Vitamin E – vitamin of reproductive function
Vitamin E (tocopherol) - a group of compounds - vitamers, which are divided into two types - tocotrienols and tocopherols, but alpha tocopherol acetate is considered the most active. -
Vitamin B12 – biologically active substance containing cobalt
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is a unique compound that contains cobalt. The component is involved in hematopoiesis, normalizes metabolism, stimulates the functioning of the nervous system. -
Vitamin C is one of the main substances in the human diet
Vitamin C is an organic compound C6H8O6 necessary for the normal functioning of the body of bone and connective tissues. -
Antioxidants – inhibitors of oxidative processes
Antioxidants are specific compounds that have antioxidant activity. That is, antioxidants act against harmful substances in our body (free radicals), thereby slowing down aging by fighting cancer cells. -
Iron in the human body
Iron is a vital substance for all living things, which is part of a number of enzymes and proteins. Thanks to the element, the function of the respiratory channels, metabolic processes, the formation of useful cholesterol, immune and enzymatic reactions, and DNA synthesis are ensured. -
12 Vegetarian Myths
Vegetarianism - a lifestyle or diet that completely excludes food of animal origin, including fish, seafood. -
Magnesium in the human body
Among the trace elements vital for humans, magnesium stands out. Its amount in the body is small - from 21 to 28 grams, with most of it concentrated in the skeletal system. -
The role of vitamin D for humans
Vitamin D (calciferol) is a fat-soluble compound that plays a role in bone formation. In the human body, it can accumulate in different organs, but its largest amount is found in the liver and subcutaneous adipose tissue. -
Vitamin K – a group of fat-soluble vitamins
Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that play a vital role in blood clotting, bone metabolism, and regulating blood calcium levels. -
Vitamin A is an important component of many processes in the human body
Vitamin A plays an extremely important role in the body, so it is important to include foods that are a source of this vitamin in a healthy diet. -
Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin
Biotin was discovered by accident in the early 20th century while searching for a substance that supported the treatment of skin diseases. -
Hyaluronic acid is the main component of the extracellular matrix
Hyaluronic acid is an important substance for our body, especially the skin and cartilage tissue. The lack of this compound leads to various health problems not only of the dermatological profile.