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Vitamins Overview Vitamins are organic compounds that people need in small quantities. Each has a different role in maintaining health and bodily function. In fact, each organism has different vitamin requirements. For example, humans need to get vitamin C from their...

Nutrition Overview Nutrition is the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease. In fact, nutritionists use ideas from molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics to understand how nutrients affect the...

Essential Macronutrients Overview There are three main types of macronutrients (macros): proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. They are essential nutrients the body needs in large quantities to remain healthy. In fact, macronutrients provide the body with energy, help...

What are Slow Release Carbs? Slow-release carbohydrates (carbs) provide a more sustained, slower release of energy. Examples of slow-release carbs include quinoa, most vegetables, most legumes, and more. In fact, carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for the...

Calories Overview Adults typically require between 1,600–3,000 calories per day. However, how many calories a person should eat in a day varies depending on a person’s sex, age, height, and lifestyle. The definition of a calorie is the amount of energy necessary to...

Carbohydrates Overview Carbohydrates, or carbs, are the sugars, starches, and dietary fiber that occur in certain foods. Henceforth, the body breaks them down into glucose, which provides energy for bodily functions. Although, carbohydrates are mainly found in plant...

Metabolism Overview A person’s metabolism is the rate at which their body burns calories for energy. However, the speed of metabolism can depend on age, activity levels, genetics, and other factors. Moreover, regular meals, sleep, and exercise may all help support...

Metabolism Overview Metabolism is the chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy. Human body need this energy to do everything from moving to thinking to growing. Specific proteins in the body control the chemical reactions of metabolism....

Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1) Overview FEV1 helps measure the progression of lung conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma. FEV stands for forced expiratory volume, which is the air you exhale in 1 second. A low FEV1 suggests a...

Lung Disease Overview Lung disease is a general term for several disorders that include airway diseases, lung tissue diseases, and lung circulation diseases, some of which may lead to respiratory failure. During the course of a day, a person generally takes a...

Sexual Dysfunction Overview Sexual dysfunction refers to persistent physical issues, psychological problems, or both that prevent someone from engaging in sexual activities. It can affect any phase of the sexual response cycle, from arousal to orgasm, and can involve...

Bay Biosciences provides high quality, clinical grade, frozen human blister fluids with matched sera (serum), K2-EDTA plasma and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) samples from unique blistering disease patients. Human Blisters Overview A blister is a pocket of...

Overview The process of your uterus shedding its lining every month is called menstruation. However, some discomfort during your period is common, but intense or crippling pain that interferes with your life is not. Having painful periods is a condition called...