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Supplements were the most contaminated drugs

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Researchers concluded that the majority of herbal medicines from the alternative medicine are contaminated. To date, there is no generally accepted methodology for the identification of the origin of plant product. Of course, we can determine the form of all plants, but the plant material has undergone industrial processing, is much more difficult to analyze. For this purpose, inter alia, are used in genetic engineering techniques by which one can recognize the individual characteristics of different types of DNA. It is this methodology was the basis of a study conducted at the University of Guelph (Canada). Scientists decided to investigate the species specificity of the plant material, which consist of dietary supplements and alternative medicine preparations. It appeared that 59% of such preparations were composed plants not listed on the package. Two-thirds of them contained the main ingredients substitutes (ie, the concentration of the active ingredient actually provided l

Cialis And Similar Yet Natural Alternatives

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BY: Nitin Vaghela Cialis is a drug that is used in the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The problem is more common in older men although men of any age can suffer. How it works A complicated series of actions and reactions must occur for a man to gain and maintain an erection. The end result is that chemicals are released in order to relax certain muscles and allow blood flow to the penis to increase, thus causing erection. Erection ceases when a chemical called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) is released and breaks down the other chemical, causing the blood flow to decrease and the penis to return to its flaccid state. Cialis' active ingredient is Tadalafil. This works to inhibit PDE5, meaning the chemicals that cause increased blood flow to the penis remain intact for longer, resulting in a longer asting erection. Is it Safe? As with any medication, men need to consult a doctor before using Cialis. Because tadalifil is a blood thinner, there are certain medicati