Understanding this distinction matters because it determines everything about the drug, from its side effect profile to its duration of use to what happens when you stop taking it
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In another small study involving 15 patients receiving hemodialysis (where blood is pumped out of the body to an artificial kidney machine), they were found to have gastrointestinal symptoms, including constipation (likely due to restrictions in their water intake required as part of their therapy), as well as carnitine deficiency
On the basis of the type of metal ion required as cofactor by SOD, various forms of the enzyme exist.23, 24 The metal ions which are normally bound by SOD are iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) copper (Cu) and manganese (Mn)