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The Effects of Noradrenaline on Heart Rate

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Chuck Eke-Okoro

Noradrenaline, or norepinephrine, is a hormone made in the adrenal gland. It is used as a chemical signal between cells of the sympathetic nervous system, a branch of the nervous system in charge of alertness, hyperactivity and quick responses.

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Vitamin D Deficiency & Heart Palpitations

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Chuck Eke-Okoro

Vitamin D is fat-soluble, and it naturally exists as vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is synthesized beneath the skin under direct sunlight. Vitamin D is active in the development and calcification of bone. Its absorption is mainly from diets high in vitamin D, such as fish, eggs and vitamin D fortified milk.

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