Protein can come from animal sources – like beef, pork, poultry, eggs, fish, shellfish and dairy products – and plant sources, including beans, legumes and…

Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · 23 August 2024 · 3 min read

Magnesium is an important mineral in the body, helping with muscle, nerve and heart function, and in the production of energy.

Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · 9 August 2024 · 3 min read

Phosphorus is naturally present in many foods, and a phosphorus deficiency is rare if you have a balanced diet with no need to take supplements.

Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · 26 July 2024 · 3 min read

Educating others about the dangers of getting infected with leptospirosis and the measures that can be taken to prevent and treat this infection can greatly…

Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · 12 July 2024 · 3 min read

The symptoms of a stroke can happen when you least expect it, without any warning. You could have sudden trouble speaking or walking, one-sided weakness, or…

Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · 29 June 2024 · 4 min read

When there is an excess of sodium in the body, this can cause an imbalance in body fluids. Too much sodium attracts water, and this increase of blood volume in…

Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · 7 June 2024 · 3 min read

Also known as renal calculi, these are small, hard mineral deposits made up of crystals that typically form in the kidneys. It is estimated that one in ten…

Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · 24 May 2024 · 4 min read

In general, healthy potassium levels can be maintained with a balanced diet and eating the recommended number of servings for fruits and vegetables

Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · 10 May 2024 · 3 min read

An excess of protein in urine, termed proteinuria, indicates kidney damage. A positive dipstick test should be confirmed with a quantitative measurement like…

Brian Michael Icasas Cabral · 27 April 2024 · 2 min read