TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE NASAL SPRAY What is triamcinolone? Triamcinolone is available as an over-the-counter nasal corticosteroid spray (Nasacort) used to relieve symptoms of seasonal and year-long allergies such as sneezing, nasal congestion, and a runny nose. It can be applied as two sprays (or 110 mcg) in each nostril once daily and then one spray Read More
Read MoreARGININE What is arginine? Arginine is an amino acid that possesses anti-inflammatory properties. Arginine plays a role in numerous biological processes [[1]]. Typically, our bodies make all the arginine we need. We What does arginine do in the body? Arginine works as a vasodilator, which means that it enlarges blood vessels to Read More
Read MoreBEETROOT JUICE What is beetroot juice? Beetroot juice is, as its name implies, juice from the red beetroot (also called a beet), Beta vulgaris. It has garnered much attention due to its potential health effects on the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, as well as metabolism and inflammation. These health effects stem from its status Read More
Read MoreSPECIALIZED PRO-RESOLVING MEDIATORS (SPM) What are specialized pro-resolving mediators? Specialized pro-resolving mediators, or SPMs, are fatty substances produced within the body that work to reduce inflammation. What do specialized pro-resolving mediators do in the body? SPMs have many functions, including ending chronic inflammatory processes, reducing pain, affecting innate and adaptive immune cells, clearing dead Read More
Read MoreTROXERUTIN What is troxerutin? Troxerutin is a flavonoid in foods, including coffee and tea, cereals, fruits, and vegetables [[1]]. A flavonoid is a chemical compound found in plants, fruits, and vegetables that can have medicinal applications. Troxerutin is derived from the plant pigment rutin, which has several medicinal properties [[2]]. What does troxerutin Read More
Read MoreTOLLOVID What is Tollovid? Tollovid is a blend of plant extracts. It is in clinical studies to treat both COVID-19 and Long COVID. Having shown promising data in acute COVID-19, studies are underway to assess its use for Long COVID [[1]]. What does Tollovid do in the body? Tollovid works by inhibiting the Read More
Read MoreALKALINE SERINE PROTEASE What is alkaline serine protease? Alkaline serine protease is a protease whose primary role is to break down proteins. It can be derived from the Neanthes japonica worm [[1]]. What does alkaline serine protease do in the body? Alkaline serine protease breaks down proteins in the body. These proteins include Read More
Read MoreZINC What is zinc? The body needs only minimal amounts of zinc. It is a trace mineral, meaning humans do not produce it naturally. Therefore, we must get zinc from dietary sources or supplementation. Zinc deficiency may be a common feature in infectious diseases; a study found it was the most common deficiency in Read More
Read MoreTRYPTOPHAN What is tryptophan? Tryptophan is an amino acid we must obtain from our diet [[1]]. What does tryptophan do in the body? Our bodies use tryptophan to make serotonin, a chemical used as a neurotransmitter in the brain and the gut. Tryptophan is also required to make melatonin, a hormone related to Read More
Read MoreTRICARBOXYLIC ACID CYCLE INTERMEDIATES (Specifically: Malic Acid, Citric Acid, and Succinic Acid) What are tricarboxylic acid intermediates? The tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA), also known as the Krebs or citric acid cycle, is a cyclic reaction used by the body to generate energy from the foods we eat. The TCA cycle occurs in the mitochondria, Read More
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