Food types based on way of eating!

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Foods provide us with nutrition and are fuels for our daily activities and movements. This includes thinking and such mental activities as well.  Foods have varying amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and trace metals. These are basic components of food and should be in right proportions in daily diet for health and prevention of diseases. Diseases result from shortage of food, excess of food, as well as deficiency and excess of any of the above components of food.  Also, read Ways of eating idlis  Humans learned to cook food after fire was made using stones. They also use sun for drying and fermenting of foods. Some vegetables and fruits are eaten raw such as in form of salads. Spices were discovered and cultivated and humans started using them in their foods to enhance flavour, taste, and aroma of foods.  Foods are cereals, pulses, vegetables, oils and fats, fruits, nuts etc. These can be made into different dishes by combining or alone. M...
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Fish sperm facial treatment: what, how, why, efficacy, and side-effects

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 Have you heard of fish sperm facial treatment? It is a new form of face and skin rejuvenation that is taking the world by storm. 

What is fish sperm facial treatment?

This is a treatment similar to fillers or botox. The aim is same but the mechanism of action and materials used differ. 

The fillers and botox injections are anti-aging therapies aimed to hide wrinkles and make the person look young. Fish sperm facial treatment has a similar aim to make a person look youthful. 

But in this new therapy, pure fish DNA is used for the purpose. Fish DNA is very closely resembling human DNA. When applied topically or injected into the skin, it stimulates production of collagen and elastin. These two proteins give tautness and elasticity to skin and make it look younger and glowing. These skin proteins reduce with age and cause the skin wrinkles and aged look. 

The therapy is also called polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) therapy. 

How is fish sperm facial treatment given?

Fish sperm facial s a topical application. Microneedling or laser therapy is added to enhance absorption of product. It is also administered as an injection into the deeper dermis. 


The sites where it is administered is face below the eyes or on lower part of the face. 

Why is fish sperm facial treatment used?

It is a cosmetic intervention that people, mostly women, use to look young and overcome effects of aging on the skin. It stimulates production of collagen and elastin, components that make your skin plump and taut and elastic. 

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Efficacy of fish sperm facial treatment 

Salmon and trout sperm DNA is extracted to derive this product. The product has been tried in osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, osteonecrosis of jaw, liver failure etc. Its potential to reduce inflammation, help regeneration, help wound healing, and anti-aging properties is harnessed for good results. 

This therapy also has found a lace in cosmeceuticals. Lab and some small-scale, short term studies have claimed that it has benefits for giving rise to a youthful look. 

A study from Seoul published in Nature journal in 2020 used polydeoxyribonucleotide with hyaluronic acid filler. It stated that the combination stimulated fibroblast growth. 

A team from Hong Kong reviewed the use of polydeoxyribonucleotide in dermatology for cosmetic reasons. It cautioned that the product has limitations and safety needs to be further studied in larger number of patients and in the long term before use in clinical practice. 

However, celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston claimed using the product and talked about its usefulness. This has popularized the therapy and women jumped in to embrace this treatment to stop aging.

Safety of fish sperm facial treatment 


However, despite the hype surrounding this cosmetic intervention, one should be careful since swelling and redness are known. Allergic reactions in an individual can precipitate facial swelling especially in those with allergic tendencies and eczema. 

Pain at site is a known site effect. Moreover, there could be injection marks visible at site with some swelling and redness for a few days after treatment. 

It is better to wait for more evidence that projects this therapy in a positive and safe light in cosmetology. 




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