Lack of Oxygen at the cellular level

The metabolism of healthy cells is aerobic, that is the cells function correctly in the presence of sufficient oxygen. A normal healthy cell burns oxygen and glucose (blood sugar), producing the energy necessary for its metabolism, and releases carbon dioxide. In certain circumstances, for example if the capacity of the blood to carry oxygen is [...]

Chronic Calcium deficiency

In order for our metabolism to work properly many minerals are necessary: usually these are provided by our food. Calcium, however, plays a predominant role in numerous metabolic processes and its deficiency can lead to the development of various kinds of pathologies. Apart from being abundantly present in our bones, it is essential to cellular [...]