Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.
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There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.
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Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
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All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
Selected Minerals Used for Pharmactherapy
Indications for Selected Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Selected Topical Corticosteroids for Dermatitis and Related Symptoms
Vapor Densities of Selected Chemicals
Typical characteristics of r-selected and k-selected species