what are alginates used for?
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Alginate is used as an ingredient in various pharmaceutical preparations, such as Gaviscon, in which it combines with bicarbonate to inhibit reflux. Sodium alginate is used as an impression-making material in dentistry, prosthetics, lifecasting, and for creating positives for small-scale casting.
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Red seaweeds contain carrageenan. Because of their water-holding properties, many of these carbohydrates (particularly carrageenan and alginate) are extracted from seaweeds and used to thicken a variety of foods, including soy milk, chocolate milk, ice cream, yogurt, soups, salad dressings and jellies.
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Alka-Seltzer is marketed for relief of minor aches, pains, inflammation, fever, headache, heartburn, stomachache, indigestion, acid reflux and hangovers, while neutralizing excess stomach acid. It was launched in 1931. Its sister product, Alka-Seltzer Plus, treats cold and flu symptoms.
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The opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa secretes a capsule-like polysaccharide called alginate that is important for evasion of host defenses, especially during chronic pulmonary disease of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).
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Medicinally, carob is used for digestion problems including diarrhea, heartburn, and the intestine's inability to properly absorb certain nutrients from food. These absorption disorders include celiac disease and sprue. Other uses of carob include treatment of obesity, vomiting during pregnancy, and high cholesterol.
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Kaltostat® Alginate dressing is an alginate dressing indicated as a primary dressing for moderately to highly exuding chronic and acute wounds, and for wounds with minor bleeding. On contact with exudates the dressing gradually forms a firm, moist gel which is highly absorbent.
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Collagen is an essential protein that promotes wound healing. Also, aloe vera may help reduce inflammation, prevent ulcers, and enhance skin integrity. Apply a thin layer of aloe vera gel to the area or dress the wound in a bandage soaked in aloe vera gel.
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The apple cider vinegar gummies are perfect for weight loss when you cannot do the apple cider vinegar drink! They help with energy production, skin, immune health and more.
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Folvite (folic acid) is a synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin, used to treat or prevent low folate levels, which can lead to certain types of anemia or birth defects.
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Uses of Folbic: It is used to help growth and good health. It is used to treat or prevent low vitamin B6. It is used to treat or prevent low vitamin B12.
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Alosetron is used to treat women with severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who have diarrhea as the main problem. It is not a cure, but it may help to decrease abdominal pain, sudden urges to have a bowel movement, and diarrhea.
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Bio pellets are typically recommended for use in saltwater and reef tanks to combat problem algae. ... In the freshwater tank, GFO media has been shown to greatly reduce problems with nuisance algae. In saltwater tanks, it performs this function while also reducing the growth of hard corals.
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A polysaccharide —a large molecule made up of multiple sugar molecules—beta-glucan may offer a number of health benefits, including lowering cholesterol, improving blood sugar management, and boosting the immune system.
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BHA is generally used to keep fats from becoming rancid. It is also used as a yeast de-foaming agent. BHA is found in butter, meats, cereals, chewing gum, baked goods, snack foods, dehydrated potatoes, and beer. ... BHT also prevents oxidative rancidity of fats.
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Sucralfate is used to treat and prevent duodenal ulcers and other conditions as determined by your doctor. It works by forming a barrier or coat over the ulcer. This protects the ulcer from the acid of the stomach, allowing it to heal. Sucralfate contains an aluminum salt.
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Albuterol is used to prevent and treat difficulty breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways).
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Another group of medicines called alginates are found in some brands of antacid medication. Alginates are added to help protect the lining of the gullet (oesophagus) from stomach acid. Alginates include sodium alginate and alginic acid. They are present in antacid medications with various brand names.