PRAVASTATIN ASSAY

The Analysis of Pravastatin in Human Plasma What is Pravastatin? “Pravastatin belongs to a group of medicines called statins, it is used to lower cholesterol if you’ve been diagnosed with high blood cholesterol, it is also taken to prevent heart disease including heart attacks and strokes” (1) 1 in 1000 people taking pravastatin may have […]

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WHAT ARE CANNABINOIDS?

They are chemicals found in cannabis, the most notable is phytocannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis plants. Cannabidiol (CBD) is another major constituent of the plant and these are just two of at least 144 known different cannabinoids isolated from cannabis all exhibiting various affects.(1) Why use CBD? CBD oil has been […]

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GUT MALABSORPTION ASSAY

Gut permeability is an issue when there are changes and the absorption of nutrients is altered. The Theory: A solution of 3 sugars are given to patients at a set concentration, then either urine or blood samples are taken at set time points for analysis. The ratio of the Lactulose (disaccharide) to either Rhamnose or […]

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