The ancient Maya processed their corn by boiling it with snail shells or with white lime. The process, known today as nixtamalization, made the corn's niacin available.
Depo-Provera can cause irregular bleeding and other side effects. Irregular bleeding The most common side effect of the birth control shot is irregular bleeding.
Rare side effects of Depakote and Depakene include: 1  Liver problems. 2  Low platelets. 3  Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). 4  Increased ammonia levels.