What are the many specific functions of Vitamin C in the human body?

Question by April P: What are the many specific functions of Vitamin C in the human body?
The good nutrient that I researched was Vitamin C. Vitamin C is one of the most safest and most effective nutrients. The many specific functions of this nutrient in the human body are it includes protection against immune system deficiencies, repair all body tissues, wound healing, help maintenance of cartilage, eye disease, even skin wrinkling, and protecting our health. Which can help you inside and out of your body.


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Answer by jud
a lot. It is an antioxidant, it helps in tissue growth and repair, adrenal glad function, and healthy gums. Helps in the production of anti stress hormones and interferon, an important immune system protein, and is needed for the metabolism of folate, tyrosine, and phenylalanine. Helps prevent cancer, protects against infection, and enhances immunity. It increases the absorption of iron. It will combine with toxic substances and render them harmless. It's essential in the formation of collagen, normal blood clotting and bruising, and the fast healing of wounds and burns. It works together with other vitamins and minerals for optimal metabolism.

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What do you think about Jason Grimsley and his human growth hormone catastrophie?

Question by PANDABEAR: What do you think about Jason Grimsley and his human growth hormone catastrophie?
What will it do for the reputation of MLB?


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Answer by The ones you fear
well its no big surprise. lots of players are still using steroids, mlb is going to have to take a harsher stance on steroids and even then its going to take years to restore the reputation of the game if its ever possible.
I honestly have to say that if Barry manages to break hank Arron's record its going to do more to turn ruin the game then almost anything else.

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I'm a female vegetarian and I'm interested in natural bodybuilding for women. Can it be done?

Question by G-Durbey: I'm a female vegetarian and I'm interested in natural bodybuilding for women. Can it be done?
I don't eat meat and I want to build muscles on my body but I want to stay feminine and not take any drugs like steroids or human growth hormones. Can it be done and how do I start?


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Answer by HonorHumility
TOFU is going to be your new best friend. Good luck.

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How do you know weather or not you have messed up your growth plates?

Question by tu madre: How do you know weather or not you have messed up your growth plates?
I dont know if I have ruined my growth plates or not. Im 17 and i used to work out alot last year. I dont know if i have ruined my growth plates because i would like to get taller and try Human growth hormone pills from vitamin shoppe. Please help thanks.


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Answer by Karan S
After 18 years of age, the chances of increasing your height are not too good. Well, you could try the following exercise regime: Please note:

1. Please do warm up exercises before other stretching exercises.

2. Do not exceed the pain threshold.

3. Increase the number of repetitions gradually from 5 counts to 15 counts.

4. Do your exercises with breathing in and out rhythm.

Warm up Exercises:


Shoulder Circles

- Stand tall, feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- Raise your right shoulder towards your right ear, take it backwards, down and then up again to the ear in a smooth action.
- Repeat with the other shoulder.



Arm Circles

- Stand tall, feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- Lift one arm and reach forward, lift it up and backwards in a continuous circling motion.
- Keep the back straight at all times. Repeat with the other arm.



Upper Back Stretch

- Stand tall, feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- Interlock your fingers and push your hands as far away from your chest as possible, allowing your upper back to relax.
- You should feel the stretch between your shoulder blades.


Shoulder stretch

- Stand tall, feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- Place your right arm, parallel with the ground across the front of your chest.
- Bend the left arm up and use the left forearm to ease the right arm closer to you chest.
- You will feel the stretch in the shoulder. Repeat with the other arm.



Shoulder and Tricep Stretch

- Stand tall, feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- Place both hands above your head and then slide both of your hands down the middle of your spine.
- You will feel the stretch in the shoulders and the triceps.



Trunk Twists

- Stand tall with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands resting on hips.
- Rotate the upper body slowly and smoothly to bring right shoulder to the front.
- Rotate the upper body slowly and smoothly to bring left shoulder to the front.
- Keeping your back straight and your hips facing forward.



Side Bends

- Stand tall, feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands resting on the hips.
- Bend slowly to one side, come back to the vertical position and then bend to the other side.
- Do not lean lean forwards or backwards.



Hamstring Stretch

- Stand tall, feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent and the feet pointing at approximately 45 degrees to the side.
- Hold your hands out in front of you for balance.
- Bend at the knees until your thighs are parallel with the floor (Squat).
- Straighten your legs to return to your starting position.
- At all time keep your back straight, look straight ahead and ensure your knees always point in the same direction as your feet.
- You will feel the stretch in the hamstrings.



Calf Stretch

- Stand tall with one leg in front of the other, hands flat and at shoulder height against a wall.
- Ease your back leg further away from the wall, keeping it straight and press the heel firmly into the floor.
- Keep your hips facing the wall and the rear leg and spine in a straight line.
- You will feel the stretch in the calf of the rear leg.
- Repeat with the other leg.



Hip and Thigh Stretch

- Stand tall with you feet approximately two shoulder widths apart.
- Turn the feet and face to the right.
- Bend the right leg so that the right thigh is parallel with the ground and the right lower leg is vertical.
- Gradually lower the body.
- Keep you back straight and use the arms to balance.
- You will feel the stretch along the front of the left thigh and along the hamstrings of the right leg.
- Repeat by turning and facing to the left.


Other Exercises and activities you can do are:

- Stand in front of a high shelf. Try to raise yourself up on toes as if to keep something there.

- You can stretch your vertebral column with hanging exercises on the wall bars.

- Lie on the floor with face down. Ask someone to hold your ankles. You try to push up with your arms until you are straight and try to walk your hands forward. Your body should not sag.

- Try movements like climbing a tree.

Some activities which you could try: -

- Jump over two hurdles
- Do rope skipping
- Practice high jumps
- Do bicycle riding.

The whole regime might take you a month to accomplish. Go gradually and you will succeed

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What hormones in humans affect the cardiovascular system? For example increases or decreases heart rate?

Question by Tiffany: What hormones in humans affect the cardiovascular system? For example increases or decreases heart rate?
Apart form adrenaline, what other hormones in humans affect the cardiovascular system?
I want to study the relationship between addressing one's fears and the effect it has on the cardiovascular system, but I want to make the increased heart rate was due to adrenaline. Thanks!


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Answer by TOWFEEQ UMAR
Neural and Hormonal Affects
There are two different factors involved in heart rate management: intrinsic and extrinsic controls. Intrinsic regulation of heart rate is the result of the unique nature of cardiac tissue - it is self-regulating and maintains it's own rhythm without direction. Extrinsic controls are those that come from both hormonal responses as well as the commands from the nervous system: the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. Extrinsic regulation can cause the heart rate to change rapidly because of chemicals that circular in the blood or by directaction of nerves that go to the heart.
A good example of this is to measure heart rate changes when certain words or emotions are said or felt without a muscle contracting. Say the words, "we are going tohave a surprise test today" and watch heart rate extrinsically increase. Put on a heart rate monitor and sitting completely still watch a movie and watch heart rate jump during a car chase or action thriller. There is no cardiovascular or cardio respiratory change as a result of this change in heart rate; it's simply the affect on the heart ofchemicals and nerves responding to an external experience.
The cardiovascular control center for the body is located inthe ventro-lateral medulla. Here heart rate slows if activated by the cardio inhibitory center in the medulla or speeds up if activated by the cardio accelerator.
From this site, the two channelsof the autonomic nervous system originate the sympathetic and parasympathetic components. The sympathetic components increase heart rate by releasing the neural hormone catecholamines - epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones are cardio accelerators. Acceleration of theheart rate is called tachycardia.
The parasympathetic nervous system located in the brain stem and upper or sacral portion of the spinal cord slowsheart rate. The parasympatheticcomponents decrease heart rate. These neurons release the neurohormone acetylcholine, which inhibits heart rate. The slowing of heart rate is called bradycardia.
The combination of the neural and chemical components regulates heart rate and other heart functions. When you begin to exercise in heart zones1-3, heart rate increases because parasympathetic (cardioinhibitory) stimulation stops. During more strenuous exercise, heart zones 3-5, the heart rate increase occurs by direct activation of the sympathetic cardioaccelerator nerves.
Exercise excites the relationshipbetween the sympathetic accelerators and the parasympathetic depressor neurons. This change in the balance in their activity called tonic activity leads to more involvement of the vagus nerves. The vagus nerves carry about 80% of the parasympathetic fibers, those responsible for slowing heart rate. With increased vagal dominance, heart rate values change and slow. One of the training effects is the slowing of resting and ambient heart rates. This is the result of the effect of fitness on the tonic activity and the favoring of greater activity by the vagus nerves to slow heart rate. Theseadaptations following zone 1-3 or aerobic training occur to those who are sedentary and begin and exercise program as well as those who maintain one. This is one of the benefits of training, a significant resting bradycardia.
The central nervous system plays the greatest role in controlover heart rate during exercise. When you start a movement pattern, the central nervous system sends impulses through the cardiovascular center in the medulla. There is a coordinated and quick response of both the heart and the blood vessels to change blood pressure, tissue perfusion to respond to the requirements.
A good example of the central command involvement is with anticipatory heart rate. Before an event begins, if the individual anticipates with excitement and enthusiasm the event, heart rate increases dramatically without any muscular involvement. Anticipatory heart rate or your heart rate immediately before exercising in one experiment averaged 148 bpm when the announcer started giving starting commands to a group of sprinters. In this experiment, heart rates increased 140% in anticipation of the starting of this 60-yard dash. In fact, the body that the body increases heart rate in anticipation is good because it provides for the rapid mobilization of it's bodily reserves by revving the body's engine. Research shows that the longer the event, the lower the anticipatory heart rate changes.

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Have the men who use this growth hormone ever wondered what it could do to their children?

Question by Jeancommunicates: Have the men who use this growth hormone ever wondered what it could do to their children?
Is it possible giants could be eventually produced? I am just asking because I know nothing about this human growth hormone.
Thumbs: I love South Carolina also. Myrtle Beach is beautiful.
Good Travis, you can watch HGH and see what years of usage does to a family. It was just a thought I had since quite a few of our drugs do more damage than good.


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Answer by Thumbs
you know the last time i checked, this was america.

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How much height can a teen gain from taking human growth hormone?

Question by HOCKEY PRO K MOORE: How much height can a teen gain from taking human growth hormone?
So lets say a teen who was 15 was 5'2 and was able to get perscribed HGH. and was to do 3 months worth of it.

How much height can he possibly grow from it? Thanks


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Answer by Live 4 life Cena.
Eat more! Don't be fooled because the article is referring to more of healthy, low-fat foods rather than junk food. Junk food can range from burgers to those cookies that you always bought! Adding a lot of vegetables and fruits to your diet will help you. Also, drinking bouillon, a Haitian soup, made with filtered water will help you feel full.

BasketballExercise every day! This could be the most difficult step to follow. But what you can do is actually start slowly then steady increase the amount of exercise. For example, today you will walk for 10 minutes, repeat this for the whole week. For the next week, double your workload. You may get leaner that way! The important thing is to get your heart rate up and start, now!
Feed your temptations once in a while. Go ahead and have that donut or slice of pizza, but before you do, drink a few glasses of water and eat a bowl of raw veggies such as cucumbers, celery, carrots, and tomatoes. They will fill you up and you will have very little room to eat the "junk" food.

Scrumptious!Consume things that have no calories. There are two things you eat and drink that contain no calories: water and fiber. The more of these you get into your diet, the better off you will be. For example, you can eat a pound of mixed salad greens with assorted raw vegetables (carrots, red cabbage, celery, broccoli, onion, etc.) with a low or no-calorie salad dressing and only have eaten 100-150 calories. This is because of the high water and fiber content of the salad and low calorie dressing. Also, eat lots of celery. It has only 8 calories, but amazingly, it takes more than 8 calories to digest it. So, you actually BURN calories by eating celery! It's not much, about 2 calories per 8 inch stalk, but it sure doesn't hurt.
Avoid sodas as much as possible. Instead, drink flavored water or unsweetened iced tea.
Take broth-based soups. They are a relatively low in calories. A commerically-available ready to eat "chicken and stars" soup may only have 80 calories for 1 serving, much less than diet "meal shakes" or nutrition bars.

These may help you.Practice good eating habits. Always use utensils and sit at the table. This stops you from eating precariously. Eating with your hands will mean that you take in more food in one scoop. Don't forget to eat slowly and stop when you're full. Similar to the above step, if you can't stop, drink up! Maybe your body is thirsty and hungry no more! Also, you can do any other chores (other than eating). For instance, go shopping, or play badminton with your friend, or play games on the computer!
Spread out your diet! Eat more small chunks of meals, rather than 3 big meals. If you eat 100-150 calories or so every two hours, your body stays in a higher-metabolism digesting mode. This allows you to burn more calories than eating just 3 meals a day.[1]

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http://centerformedicalweightloss.com/la...
http://www.smallstep.gov/?gclid=CIqXsZjb...
http://exercise.about.com/cs/weightloss/...
http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/200...
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice...

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Does hgh have an effect on muscle growth?

Question by Confused Guy: Does hgh have an effect on muscle growth?
I've recently started taking a human growth hormone releasers, Genf20 that a friend gave me and was wondering how its going to affect me. I'm kind of a health freak so I go to the gym on a frequent basis. My goal is to gain weight, muscle not fat. I'm in good same now but want to buff up a little more. Is the hgh going to affect this is anyway and if yes how?


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Answer by ??rk
Medical studies have proven that positive gains occur only while Growth Hormone is being secreted. HGH significantly increases the effects of exercise and muscle building, including energy, muscle strength, stamina and endurance. Studies at St. Thomas Hospital in London showed that "there is a tremendous increase in muscles and you won't believe how hard they are." L. Cass Terry, M.D. also found that Growth Hormone, "made a tremendous difference in my fat composition and body configuration in less than two months."

Originally, they give it to people with AIDS so that they can build lean muscle better. But they became hesitant because it lowered their amount of body fat on their arms and legs. They still use it in treatment now so the muscle gain must have outweighed the fat loss.

I'm guessing it will help build muscle very well.

Bodybuilders are quoted on Bodybuilding.com saying that they used it. I guess they wouldn't bother if it wasn't beneficial

Some people who have taken HGH have experienced a rejuvenation of organs and glands. The HGH increases muscle and helps metabolize fat. The heart being a muscle will no doubt improve. Also, Dr. Keith Kelly found that the thymus gland, a vital gland in our immune system, shrinks with age and normalizes back to normal size with HGH supplementation. (Found this random article about your heart and liver). I'll let you decide if it's bad or not. They're selling it on the site, so i'm guessing it's bias.

I've heard people say it's bad for you. Prolly only when you use it a lot.

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Do pills get fully digested before taking effect on your body?

Question by -BaByLiCiOuS-: Do pills get fully digested before taking effect on your body?
I'm Taking This Human Growth Hormones Pills At The Age Of 16 And I Just Wanted To Know Whether It Gets Fully Digested Before Taking Any Effect.


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Answer by Preetha
yes pills get fully digested and after that only the chemicals in the drug gets reacted with our hormones and thus the reaction or effect happen

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IS Human Growth Hormone Stimulators safe?

Question by Lionis: IS Human Growth Hormone Stimulators safe?
Im 18 and 5'9, but i want to grow taller. is taking Human Growth Hormone Stimulators
safe for me? will there be any side effects?
thx


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Answer by allgiggles1984
go see doc

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How much height would a 15 year old boy gain if he was to take Human Growth Hormone?

Question by Emma: How much height would a 15 year old boy gain if he was to take Human Growth Hormone?
2, 3 or 4 inches? is there any estimate or rough guesses if he was to take it for 2 months?


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What exactly does human growth hormone does to you?

Question by mm: What exactly does human growth hormone does to you?
What are the side effects and what are the benefits from it, and does it really work?


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Answer by lelenina2
Yes, it works. It makes you grow. However, side affects are rare, but you can get like knee cramps, and head aches. That's all that I know of.

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Did anyone know that eating Squid can make you grow taller?

Question by God'sStrength: Did anyone know that eating Squid can make you grow taller?
There's something in it that stimulates the HGH (Human Growth Hormone) in the body, it's how my uncle got taller in his last years of growing. He shot up to 6'4, and he was about 5'10 at the age of 20. They say that you can always trigger your HGH in accordance with the pituitary gland no matter what your age. However, I don't know about eating squid. I believe that's right nasty. It's Octopus basically, and that's just gross. I'm 5'9 and happy with my height. I just wanted know if anyone knew about this as a means to growing taller? Basketball players know about this too, who like to get taller.


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Answer by Munya Carr
Sorry, never heard of such a thing in all my born-tall days....

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How bad is human growth hormone? What would be typical results from taking it?

Question by Jorge: How bad is human growth hormone? What would be typical results from taking it?
I am thinking about taking HGH to build muscle mass. How bad is it for you? I've read that it makes even your organs grow which I know cannot be good. If I took HGH for a month along with a high protein diet how much muscle mass would I be capable of gaining?
I am thinking about buying GenF20
Is hair loss a side effect of HGH? It seems like it would have a reverse effect.


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Answer by PuggetAboutIt!
The worst HGH side effect is that your skull will grow. Your head will grow into the shape of a big mushroom. Stay away from HGH. Muscles are best grown naturally.

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Will l-arginine and l-lysine help me grow taller?

Question by Alex: Will l-arginine and l-lysine help me grow taller?
I'm a 16 year old male, and I am very self conscious about my height because I'm only 5'5. I read somewhere that taking l-arginine combined with l-lysine before bed will boost HGH (Human Growth Hormone) levels by up to 700%.

I am aware that HGH is the hormone produced by the pituitary gland, and it's responsible for the growth of skeletal muscles and the long bones of the body. Obviously my growth plates haven't closed because I'm only 16, so does anyone know if taking l-arginine (2g) l-lysine (1g) every night before bed will eventually help me grow in the long run?

If not, what are some ways to increase my height? My genes are not great since my mom is 5'3 and my dad is 5'7. However, every male in my mom's side of the family is very tall. Also, I've always been short, and I think maybe my body is just developing late because I'll be 17 in a couple months and I just barely started to grow a little bit of armpit hair.

Any thoughts and intelligent responses would be greatly appreciated.


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Answer by Mike G
Sorry, there's nothing you can do about it.

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How dangerous is this for me?

Question by Super 8: How dangerous is this for me?
A man died at the age of 40. An autopsy revealed that past anabolic steroid use may have played a part in his death, however no certain reason was found. It is apparent that stress, serious injuries, and the use of drugs took its toll on the wrestler. Bruce Hart claimed "Davey paid the price with steroid cocktails and human-growth hormones.

How dangerous is HGH and Steroids for me to take ?


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Answer by Travis
Well in bed your already dead

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What are the potential side effects of using human growth hormone?

Question by frogster99: What are the potential side effects of using human growth hormone?



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Answer by aestatisa
Quoted from the source cited below:

"Side effects in adults may include extreme aggression, malaise, dry mouth. There is theoretical concern that GH treatment may increase the risks of diabetes, especially in those with other predispositions treated with higher doses. It is pointed out, however, that diabetes is a disease that develops over perhaps 30 or 40 years of poor eating habits, and the most likely cause of diabetes is the poor nutrition which the patient had prior to the use of growth hormone. One survey of adults who had been treated with replacement cadaver GH (which has not been used anywhere in the world, since 1985) during childhood showed a mildly increased incidence of colon cancer, but linkage with the GH treatment was not established"

Quoted from the second source, which lists additional side effects:

"Some of the side effects reportedly seen in previously healthy mature patients after taking HGH include:

* Edema (retention of fluids) in extremities
* Arthralgia (joint pain)
* Carpal tunnel syndrome
* Hypertension
* Diabetes and other glucose metabolism imbalances
* Gynecomastia (enlargement of male mammary glands)

Chronic use of HGH is not well studied, except when used in children for acute growth deficiencies. A long term increase in colon cancer and Hodgkin's Disease has been observed in these cases."

The third source contains additional symptoms, as well, though notes that they are, overall, incredibly rare.

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