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Lactose Intolerance

Lactose is a sugar, a disaccharide carbohydrate in most mammals’ milk (except California sea lions and hooded seals) that the body digests using a substance. This substance, called ‘lactase’, breaks down the lactose into two sugars called ‘glucose’ and ‘galactose’ so the body can absorb it quickly into the bloodstream. To be able to digest […]

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Impact of Stress on Immunosenescence

The immune system defends the body against several internal (such as defective cells) and external (such as bacteria and viruses) threats by eliminating pathogens. It consists of two linked mechanisms called innate and adaptive immunity. Natural killer (NK) cells, phagocytes, and complements are just a few examples of the cells and different proteins in the

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Brief Introduction of Insulin Resistance and Its Effects

 Insulin is a crucial hormone that affects metabolism at an important level. Inefficiency or lower level of insulin is related to many chronic diseases. That is why understanding the mechanism and secretion of insulin became a priority in most of the research. Insulin is an endocrine peptide hormone that regulates anabolic responses by binding receptors

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