CHCM is the acronym for mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, that is, this index allows the amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell to be assessed. An increase or decrease in MCHC may be a sign of anemia, changes in the thyroid, drug interactions or excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, for example, and it is important […]
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CPK, or creatine phosphokinase, is an enzyme present in muscle tissues, the brain and the heart. In the presence of damage to these organs, this enzyme is released into the bloodstream, resulting in an increase in its concentration. Thus, high CPK can be caused by a heart attack, stroke or muscle damage, for example. CPK […]
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Rods are defense cells present in the immune system, which are released by the bone marrow and can be increased in cases of infections and acute inflammations, such as heart attack, burns or stress. Low values in the blood of rods, also known as rods, may indicate autoimmune diseases, reactions to some medications or treatments, […]
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Basophils are important cells for the immune system, and are normally increased in cases of allergy or prolonged inflammation such as asthma, rhinitis or urticaria, for example. Basophils have countless granules in their structure, which, in situations of inflammation or allergy, for example, release heparin and histamine to combat the problem. These cells are formed […]
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Androstenedione is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, testicles and ovaries that is transformed by the body into other hormones such as testosterone and estrone. Measuring androstenedione in the blood is normally indicated when excessive production of male sex hormones is suspected, due to symptoms such as infertility, acne or the development of […]
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ACTH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland and its function is to stimulate the production of steroid hormones by the adrenal and pituitary glands, such as cortisol, aldosterone and androgens. Thus, the ACTH test, also known as adrenocorticotropic hormone or corticotropin, is indicated to investigate changes related to the pituitary and adrenal glands, […]
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Veggie fritters (Turkish mucver) My Secret Movie Night Snack recipe- The most flavorful veggie patty! Zero flour, low carb, healthy snack! Recipe Lentil blend: 1- Soak 1 cup of green lentils, 1 cup of navy beans, and 1 cup of red lentils overnight (alternative: soak them for 3-4 hours, but add 1 tsp of baking […]
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Need a realistic dinner idea for good health? Try my HIGH PROTEIN CHICKEN FAJITAS recipe! It is easy and healthy. Ready in … source
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This video will teach you how to make five recipes we make while living on the road for a month. They’re all macro friendly, one pan meals that reheat well and work great for meal prep. Why we wanted to make this video: We spent most of August in the mountains to escape the brutal […]
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SO, you want to make vegan gains in the gym but you don’t have time to make healthy, delicious, high-protein meals from scratch? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with my zero-prep meals series… Download my FREE vegan nutrition e-guide: 1-to-1 ONLINE COACHING: Check out our comprehensive online course THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PLANT-BASED NUTRITION […]
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