In a Maillard reaction, the reactive carbonyl group of a reducing sugar molecule reacts with the nucleophilic group of an amino acid, causing a change in color (usually darkening of color) and flavor of a food product. Heat (energy) is usually required for a Maillard reaction to proceed.
3 doctors agreed: 1  Bleeding, anemia: Fibroids, also called leiomyomas are benign uterine tumors (not cysts) that can cause pain and heavy bleeding with your periods. If they are causing very heavy periods, this can lead to anemia and the dizziness, lightheadedness, etc you described. They are easily diagnosed with an ultrasound.
Vertigo is a big culprit in the causes of dizziness and lightheadedness, which can be a result of inflammation of the inner ear or a symptom of a disease that involves excessive fluid buildup in the inner ear. Many prescription medications have dizziness and lightheadedness as a side effect. While there are many possibilities, the more common causes of dizziness and lightheadedness are sudden dramatic drops in blood pressure, low iron levels, low blood sugar and dehydration.