Albumin deficiency, or hypoalbuminemia, is an abnormally low level of the protein albumin in the blood. You might have it tested as part of a standard panel of liver function tests. The normal range for albumin is 3.5 to 4.5 mg/dL. If your albumin level is less than 3.5 mg/dL, it is considered low.
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Sildenafil is a prescription medication manufactured by Pfizer. It is available as Viagra and Revatio. Sildenafil is a phosphdiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor, used primarily to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Other PDE-5 inhibitors include the prescription medications tadalafil and vardenafil.
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There is no single 2000-calorie meal plan that is right for everyone with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recommends you meet with a registered dietitian to develop an individualized meal plan that meets your treatment goals and lifestyle.
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Many natural supplements can affect your blood sugar, including niacin, DHEA, ginkgo biloba, melatonin, black or green tea, glucosamine sulfate and high-dose fish oil or vitamin C. Other supplements might lower blood sugar levels and require a dosage change if you take a medication for diabetes.
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Calamari, Italian for "squid," is safe to eat when you are pregnant. Like other fish and shellfish, calamari is high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids and other essential nutrients, while low in saturated fat and sodium.
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Sugar in the urine is called glycosuria or glucosuria. “Glyco” or “gluco” refers to the sugar glucose, and uria means “in the urine.” Usually the amount of sugar in the urine is too low to be detected. If you have had sugar in your urine, you should get follow-up testing to check your blood sugar level.
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A fruit in the berry family, avocados vary significantly from other fruits in their nutrient content, with the majority of their calories coming from fat. Originating in Central and South America, 90 percent of the avocados eaten in the U.S. today are raised in California; 9 percent are grown in Florida.
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Because of their role in promoting heart health, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends omega-3 fatty acid intake by healthy people and those with cardiovascular disease. According to Pharmacist’s Letter, omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat.
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Rice and beans are both nutritious yet inexpensive foods that, when combined, form a complete protein. Your body needs protein to build and repair tissue. Proteins are made up of building blocks called amino acids.
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Walnut oil is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are essential polyunsaturated fats that your body cannot produce; you must obtain them from food. Dr.
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The nutritional make-up of black and green olives is nearly identical. The biggest nutritional difference is in the sodium content -- green olives contain about twice as much sodium as black olives. The difference in color is primarily due to the olive’s ripeness when picked but is also affected by processing methods.
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It is safe to take psyllium husk while you are nursing as long as you drink plenty of fluids. Psyllium husk is the outer coating of mucilage around the seed of the Plantago ovata plant, which is grown primarily in India.
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