Controversy regarding the metabolism and excretion of d-lactate in mammals exists in the literature. Conventional opinion is that d-lactate is not well metabolized by mammals and is excreted mainly in the urine (11,13,21â25).
Around three million parents still have their grown-up children living with them at home, a report revealed yesterday. The survey shows the average age of the children, dubbed âfailed fledglingsâ, is 27 â although some are in their forties.
Computer time at home averages about five hours a week for those ages 12-17. Children in families with home computers and Internet access spend much less time watching televisionâabout seven hours a week less for teens ages 15-17. They also spend more time studying.