Lyndavel VS Depotrust: Which is Better?

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While family doctors and gynecologists typically prescribe Depotrust and Lyndavel for economic purposes, these brands of injectable contraceptives are also recommended by most rural health centers. However, between the two, Depotrust has a more established name than Lyndavel. In addition, the low-price of Lyndavel has been associated with its least amount of 1 ml solution compared to Depotrust which has a 3ml drug solution for injection. Misinformed consumers tend to worry that Lyndavel may not be effective for use unlike Depotrust. Interestingly, Lyndavel and Depotrust have the same manufacturer (Umeda) and distributor (DKT).

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Lutein Facts and Dietary Sources

Lutein works in two ways- it acts as a filter against the harmful blue light and combats the free radical in the eye as an anti-oxidant. Excessive exposure to blue light can lead to formation of free radicals which can harm the eyes. Lutein prevents these radicals from storing and from causing irreversible damage to the eyes.

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Lutein can be found in food- vegetables and fruits in particular, although eggs are also good sources of Lutein. Other food sources include papaya, orange, kale, spinach, garden peas, zucchini, brussels sprouts, pistachio nuts, broccoli, corn, kiwifruit, turnip greens, romaine lettuce, collard greens etc.       

Lutein can be available as a sublingual spray for old people with poor digestion. It can be found in fortified foods and as dietary supplements with positive effects at intake levels of 6–10 mg/day. As of now, the only known side effect of excess Lutein consumption is carotenodermia or the bronzing color of the skin.

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Gluta-White: Powerful Antioxidant

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With glutathione as its chief constituent, Gluta-white acts as powerful antioxidant. Glutathione being the ‘Nature’s master antioxidant’, surpasses vitamin E by several million times its concentration.  It protects the cells by preventing them from being damaged and also aids in its restoration. Interestingly, glutathione turns off the anti-inflammatory response like in arthritis and even cancer: and of respiratory ailments such as asthma and pneumonia. It helps in the detoxification of drugs and pollutants that are ingested through foods or produced by the body in normal metabolism. Finally, glutathione restores the antioxidant power of vitamin C and aids in the control of hormones that are broken down in the liver.

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The Perfect Multivitamin

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What is the best vitamin for a child? This is a common question of most parents. Drugstore personnel tend to reply, ‘The complete combination, of course!’

A multivitamin combination is usually composed of the B complex group, vitamin A, vitamin D3 or ergocalciferol, vitamin E or tocopherol and vitamin C. These active components are normally in smaller amounts and act only as additional supplements for the body. While adults may have enough supply of these from foods, kids – particularly the younger ones require more nutrients for growth.

Vitamins and other supplements are commonly regarded as OTC products. If you are planning to buy a multivitamins product for your child, the following active components can also be great essentials.

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Antacid Side Effects

Antacids are normally non-prescription drugs. They have been known as relievers for hyperacidity associated with peptic ulcer, gastritis, esophagitis and dyspepsia. They are used in combination with an h2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine, cimetidine) or a proton-pump inhibitor (omeprazole, esomeprazole) as supplements for faster relief of ulcer symptoms.

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Antacids may cause congestive heart failure

Sodium bicarbonate can elevate bicarbonate or sodium in the body. Avoid prolonged use of this antacid. In presence of heart disease, magnesium based antacids should also be considered. This drug can also make the heart condition worse.

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High-fiber Diet for Constipation

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• Use unrefined food products instead of processed foods. Natural form of food has higher fiber content. Food processing decreases the fiber content.

• Substitute meat and fish with legumes and nuts.

• Increase fluid intake. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily between meals

• Include the pulp and inner skin of the fruit or fruit juices upon consumption

• As for the leafy vegetables, some stems, stalks and leaves should also be included in the diet

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Low-salt Diet For Hypertension

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Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic medical condition when the blood volume flowing through the arteries is increased.  Heart failure, stroke, kidney damage are the usual results of an uncontrolled hypertension. Besides kidney diseases, hormonal in balances or hereditary factors, high sodium intake is also a probable cause of this condition. Studies reveal that mild restriction of sodium can produce definite fall in blood pressure. If you have hypertension, a low salt diet can be beneficial for you.

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