Growth Hormone Description Growth hormone is a substance released from the pituitary gland, an area of the brain that stores and releases hormones. Growth hormone enhances many processes in the…

Glucosamine Description Glucosamine sulfate is a small molecule used by the body as a building block for cartilage, the material covering bones on the surface of joints. It has been…

Ginseng Description Ginseng is a plant whose root is used to prevent aging and to increase quality of life and productivity. It is also used to treat a variety of…

Gamma Hydroxybutyrate General information Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is produced in the breakdown of chemicals that help nerves transmit signals through the body. It can be found in many organs of…

Frostbite Description Frostbite is a cold-related injury to body parts that have been exposed to low temperatures for prolonged periods. The tissues freeze and lose their oxygen supply because blood…

Fractures in Children Description Complete or incomplete bone breaks in growing athletes are often caused by a fall or by contact injuries. Fractures may involve any part of the bone,…

Footstrike Hemolysis (March Hemoglobinuria) Description Footstrike hemolysis is a condition seen most often in distance runners. It is characterized by the breakdown of red blood cells in blood vessels, which…

Folliculitis Description Folliculitis is an inflammation, usually caused by bacteria, of the hair follicle gland in the skin. Some individuals are more prone to folliculitis, but such infections can be…