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- Alkaline water: Better than plain water? - Mayo Clinic
Alkaline water has a higher pH than that of plain tap water So proponents say that alkaline water can neutralize acid in the body Some say that alkaline water can help prevent disease, such as cancer and stroke But more research is needed to prove these claims Some studies also suggest that alkaline water may help slow bone loss It's not clear whether the added calcium in the water may
- Potassium citrate (oral route) - Mayo Clinic
Description Potassium citrate is used to treat a kidney stone condition called renal tubular acidosis It is also used to prevent kidney stones that may occur with gout Potassium citrate is a urinary alkalinizer It works by making the urine more alkaline (less acid) This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription
- Hypophosphatasia: Clinical updates and therapeutic advances
However, the availability of alkaline phosphatase enzyme replacement therapy (asfotase alfa) has significantly altered the natural history of perinatal HPP and most children survive Infantile HPP is diagnosed within the first six months of life Characteristic changes of rickets are seen on radiographs, and fractures are often present
- Elevated liver enzymes - Mayo Clinic
Alanine transaminase (ALT) Aspartate transaminase (AST) Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) Elevated liver enzymes might be found during routine blood testing In most cases, liver enzymes are only mildly raised for a short time This usually doesn't signal a chronic, serious liver problem
- Creatine - Mayo Clinic
Creatine is a compound that comes from three amino acids Creatine is found mostly in your body's muscles as well as in the brain Most people get creatine through seafood and red meat — though at levels far below those found in synthetically made creatine supplements The body's liver, pancreas and kidneys also can make about 1 gram of creatine per day
- Nutrition and healthy eating Nutrition basics - Mayo Clinic
You can master healthy eating by learning how to plan meals and shop smart, and by practicing healthy-cooking techniques
- Hemochromatosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Treatment Blood removal Medical professionals can treat hemochromatosis safely and effectively by removing blood from the body on a regular basis This is similar to donating blood The process is known as phlebotomy The goal of phlebotomy is to lower the iron levels The amount of blood removed and how often it's removed depend on age, overall health and the severity of iron overload
- Pagets disease of bone - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Lab tests People who have Paget's disease of bone usually have elevated levels of alkaline phosphatase in their blood, which can be revealed by a blood test
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