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Aspartame is an artificial non saccharine sweetener that is used as substitute for sugar in foods and beverages. First discovered and synthesized by a chemist name James M. Schlatter in 1965 and was coded E951 by European Union. It is Methyl Ester of Aspartic Acid. Being an artificial sweetener it is 200 times sweeter than Sucrose (Table Sugar) was first sold in the market by name of NutraSweet. It is white and an odorless powder.
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Some of you might be wondering what is meant by diuretic? Diuretic agent is any substance that will increase the amount and frequency of urine more than usual. In this way, the diuretic agent helps your body in getting rid of all the water and salts that have been lodged in excess.
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Keeping your diet healthy and balanced seems to be the most difficult task these days. Your body needs a number of nutrients for proper health and for the functioning of various oragns in the body. But how would you know that which nutrient your body is lacking? Making your diet balanced and perfect is not that burdensome as you think it to be. If you are consuming all the necessary components of diet including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals, then it means your diet is balanced. You cannot just rely on carbohydrates or just on proteins because your body needs them all in certain proportion.
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This article provides a detailed overview of Zoloft and caffeine interactions. It features essential information for people taking Zoloft. Before you take any medication you should always read prescription leaflets of the drug manufacturer carefully and follow the instructions of your doctor and pharmacist. Do not skip taking your medicine without prior permission of your doctor.
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Alcohol is one of the most commonly consumed drinks worldwide. According to NHS nearly 34,000 people in UK were admitted to hospitals due to alcohol poisioning in 2012 - 2013. In USA almost 88,000 people die each year due to alcohol related health problems. So, it is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. In 2012, almost 6 % of all worldwide deaths were thought to be related to the alcohol consumption.
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There are many myths about bananas. Some say that they are fattening, while others describe them as super food for weight loss. This article debunks the myths concerning bananas and their effects on your weight loss efforts.
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This post provides an overview on pregnancy spacing with focus on facts, myths and possible risks and side effects of getting pregnant soon after a birth for the mother, the current child and a newborn.
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Check this HE stained pathology slide. Look carefully at the tissue structure and notice the areas marked by numbers 1 and 2. Identify the disorder and answer the questions below.
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At the point when exams approach we attempt to put for additional hours of study. Many of us feel sleepy when we are studying and have books and reference materials with us. In such scenario we have two decisions to make, succumb to rest (sleep) or keep our self awake. Sleep comes very easily; keeping wakeful is the troublesome part. This article shares tips on approaches and tactics to avoid sleep while studying. You are sure to feel dormant when you are studying late night.
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This post provides a detailed overview of hangover and suggests some tips on how to deal with it quickly and efficiently. Read on to find out what to do before and after drinking alcohol and how to decrease the risk of bad hangover headaches and stomach aches.
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This article provides an overview of natural remedies for polycystic ovarian syndrome. First we discuss the disorder itself and then various medicament free treatments for PCOS are described.
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This article provides an extensive overview of zinc deficiency, its symptoms and causes. We mainly focus on various methods for zinc deficiency testing.
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