Bio Obelisk

All of us are constantly aiming at being fit these days, being the fittest, strongest, best we’ve been. But with the rise of social media platforms, a multitude of influencers are shelling out advice left and right. Directionless, we tend to follow this advice with the best intentions, however, we end up following most advice blindly. One such advice making rounds is “GOING GLUTEN-FREE WILL SOLVE MOST OF YOUR HEALTH-RELATED PROBLEMS”. Insert the ‘it will, right?’ meme here . Before understanding what gluten does to our bodies and if it really ameliorates all our health-related qualms, we must know what this magic substance is, abstinence from the consumption of which is considered to give us that much-needed physique. Gluten is essentially a broad term for a storage protein found in wheat such as prolamin, gliadin and glutenin, and many more. It is a staple for millions of people due to the consumption of breads worldwide. Then if it’s just a storage protein, why are so many mainstream...

We use so many cosmetics to highlight, appear, and enhance attractive features in our daily life. The word "make-up "defines cosmetics denotes mainly colored products proposed to modify the build. Influences like a commercial and public receipt, effects on optimal skincare goods.  Publicity links products and customers endorsing advantageous aids inspired by sensitive advertisements and resolves their low confidence.  The need to look beautiful has been an urge in the humanoid race since the early days. The endless variety of products like skincare products, eye products, hair products, fragrances, oral hygiene, nail products, antiperspirants, etc., holds toxic chemicals that can damage the health used exclusively by women.  Despite liabilities subsequently, people obsessed with beauty attracted to forged their appearance as a cure for their uncertainties. The predictable worth of the cosmetic industry is 380.2 billion dollars globally. As a user, we are continuously inv...

The most widely used kitchen products have profound health implications. They show their effect only after being used for a prolonged period. Under the guise of packaging and hygiene, we are exposed to irritants and trace chemicals, which over time accumulate and lead to organ damage and inflammatory disorders. Here we provide a glimpse of the horrors that lie ahead in the use of everyday kitchen and household products and their possible alternatives.  Aluminum foil:   It is very convenient for our mothers to pack our food with aluminum foil or to prepare food in the latest non-stick aluminum cookware. During their use, trace quantities of aluminum are consumed by us. Although human bodies are particularly good at excreting tiny amounts of aluminum, most individuals are exposed to and consume considerably more than the recommended daily dose. The daily consumption of aluminum with utensils and foils exceeds the World Health Organization's recommended 40 mg per kg of body weigh...

 Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS as it is widely known has grown increasingly in the recent years. It is contradictory that the rate of disease is increasing even with the advancements in medical technology. Studies in Andhra Pradesh found that 9.13 percent of Indian adolescents had PCOS. It is estimated that 105 million girls between the ages of 15 and 49 globally suffer from this condition. It affects approximately one in every ten women of childbearing age.       This is indicative of a deeper problem; let's start with understanding the definition of PCOS. PCOS affects the level of female reproductive hormones and typically begins at the age of puberty. Women with PCOS produce higher than normal levels of androgen, a male hormone that can prevent ovulation, making it difficult to have regular menstrual cycles. In PCOS, ovulation is hampered and the follicles may turn into cysts. As a result, the body fails to produce progesterone hormone, causing menstrua...

The process of aging occurs not only in the form of internal aging but also through the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The skin undergoes a natural process of ageing, but this process may be slowed down or even reversed if we only make the right choices. Good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle will postpone the process of aging. Foods rich in antioxidants counter damage that occurs due to oxidative damage to DNA, proteins, and macromolecules, which accelerates ageing.  Superoxide, hydrogen peroxide (H202), and hydroxyl radical (-OH), which are mutagens produced by radiation, are products of normal metabolism involved in ageing mechanism. Lipid peroxidation gives rise to mutagenic lipid peroxides, lipid hydroperoxides, lipid alkoxyl and peroxyl radicals, and enals (a,4-unsaturated aldehydes). Naturally occurring antioxidants, exhibit a wide range of biological effects, including anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-atherosclerosis, and anticancer. Natural antioxidants are wide...

The study of the immune system or immunology has been mainly associated with cancer research and vaccine production. Still, new perspectives are rising up due to technological advancements and research opportunities. Health in sports has been conventionally focused on cardio, strength, and agility; cellular health and molecular biology have been kept distant when considering health aspects for athletes. As is evident that physical and mental health aspects such as muscle mass, visceral fat, BMI, basal metabolic rate, etc., have been used extensively to judge the performance and endurance of athletes and improve upon. The pandemic has unintentionally made immunology popular to the general public. It has been in the news almost daily, revealing many applications in different previously less explored areas such as sports. Although not for the first time, understanding immune response during strenuous activity and assessing muscle damage activating immune response has been studied sinc...