EPA and DHA are easier to utilize than ALA from plants. Fish oil provides EPA and DHA, krill oil is more bioavailable. Algae oil primarily contains ALA, some varieties fortified with EPA
Potassium is essential for nerve, muscle, kidney, and heart function. Daily recommended intake is 4,700 mg for adults, 3,000 mg for children 1-3. Less than 2% of Americans meet daily potassium requirements
ACA supplies midline frontal and medial parietal lobes. Arises from internal carotid artery and forms circle of Willis. Connected by anterior communicating artery. Divided into 5 segments, including callosal arteries (A4-A5)
MCA arises from internal carotid artery and supplies lateral cerebral cortex. Divides into four segments: sphenoidal, insular, opercular, and cortical. Supplies anterior temporal lobes and insular cortices. Connects to anterior cerebral arteries and posterior communicating arteries
CTA visualizes arteries and veins using contrast injection. Used to detect blockages, aneurysms, dissections, and stenosis. Can examine heart, aorta, lungs, kidneys, head/neck, arms/legs. Helps locate arterial/venous bleeding in gastrointestinal system
Carotid artery dissection occurs when blood enters artery wall layers. Can happen spontaneously or after trauma, including sports activities. Incidence is 2.6-2.9 per 100,000 individuals. More common in younger adults under 50