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Therefore, starting with small amounts and monitoring how your body responds is generally recommended. However, the general consensus is to drink it just before or during mealtime. Safely Diluting Apple Cider Vinegar ACV should not be drunk straight, undiluted. Madeleine_Steinbach / Getty Images Dilute ACV in water before drinking it. Each tablespoon of ACV should be diluted in 8 ounces of water. ACV is considered safe when consumed in small quantities....

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine medication that treats allergic reactions and hives. It also treats the followingallergy symptoms: Benadryl may also be used for the short-term treatment ofinsomniain adults. Benadryl belongs to a group of drugs calledantihistamines. GIPhotoStock / Getty Images It works by blocking histaminea chemical in the body that causes allergic symptoms. GIPhotoStock / Getty Images What’s a Normal Benadryl Dosage for Adults? This will help ensure you take the correct dose....

But where does that fall in terms of recommended daily allowances of caffeine? Can you expect similar caffeine amounts from home-brewed coffee vs. a cup you pick up from a coffee shop? In addition, if you drink decaffeinated coffee, you are still getting some caffeine. Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography / Getty Images On average, an 8-ounce cup of decaf coffee contains around 25 mg of caffeine. Coffee Size Not all cups and mugs of coffee of the same portion size....

Creatineis a chemical naturally found in your body. It’s also a popular sports supplement that has been widely researched. Creatineis most commonly used to increase muscle mass and strength. MTStock Studio / Getty Images This means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. MTStock Studio / Getty Images How Much Creatine Should I Take Per Day? No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Due to extensive research, general guidelines on how muchcreatineyou should take per day are available....

The proportion of time you should probably spend in each sleep stage varies with age. Long before electronic devices emerged for measuring sleep, people could often sense whether they got enough rest. What Is Sleep Inertia? Maskot / Getty Images Waking up during deep sleep, especially if you havent had enough deep sleep, often causes sleep inertia. Diagnostic tests and tests of at-home devices can also detect if you have had enough sleep....

What am I looking at here? Several months later, Staley started having night sweats. Her provider then ordered a follicle-stimulating hormone test, which confirmed that she is transitioning to menopause. Illustration by Tara Anand for Verywell Health Always trust your gut and make the doctor initiate the test, Staley said. The phase leading up to menopauseknown asperimenopausetypically affects women in their 40s. I dont feel like Ive gotten a lot of good counseling and information from my doctors, Staley said....

Organ weight is a complex subject. To figure out accurate ranges for organ weights, more data need to be collected. Furthermore, this data needs to come from different types of people. fotostorm / Getty Images Right now, such data is not routinely collected. Even though humans change very slowly over time, the results of this study are already dated. What is the heaviest organ by weight? How Much Do Breasts Weigh?...

This article discusses the cost of a vasectomy. It also explains the procedure, its effectiveness, and other factors to consider before getting a vasectomy. How Effective Is a Vasectomy? Maskot / Maskot / Getty Images Avasectomy(male sterilization) is a permanent birth control method. The failure rate for vasectomy is very low. Rates of pregnancy six months after a vasectomy are between 0.04% and 0.08%. The rate can be higher (0.3% to 9%) in under six months....

An ambulance ride costs an average of $1,300 in the United States. In the United States, basic life support ambulance transfer costs around $950. If you are having a life-threatening emergency, it is not safe to drive yourself to the hospital. Paul Burns / Getty Images What Is the Average Cost of an Ambulance Ride? In the United States, the average cost of advanced life support ambulance transport is around $1,300....

Glucosamine chondroitinis a supplement with two ingredients: glucosamine and chondroitin. How Much Glucosamine Chondroitin Should I Take? What Do Experts Recommend? Illustration by Cindy Chung, Verywell If you take too little glucosamine chondroitin, you will not get the potential benefits. If you take too much glucosamine chondroitin, you might be more likely to have side effects. Can I get glucosamine and chondroitin from food? Glucosamine and chondroitinsupplementsare made from animal sources but not ones that you typically eat....

Prostock-Studio / Getty Images Magnesium L-threonate is a supplement containing the L-threonate form of magnesium. A 2022 study found thatmagnesium L-threonateimproves memory, learning, cognitive abilities, and recall. Magnesium L-threonate can cross the blood-brain barrier, which may explain its ability to improve brain functions. Prostock-Studio / Getty Images Can You Overdose on Magnesium L-Threonate? Consumingtoo much magnesiumthrough food is rarely a concern. The kidneys can filter out the excess magnesium. However, one can overdose on supplemental magnesium L-threonate....

The RDAs are typically made for specific age and gender groups. Due to their increased needs, pregnant or breastfeeding people are often also grouped. Avoid taking a dose of magnesium that exceeds the UL unless a healthcare provider recommends it. Westend61 / Getty Images Work with a healthcare provider to find the correct magnesium dosage. Taking magnesium for too long or using high doses, however, may lead to toxicity or side effects....

A more realistic goal for most people is to gain about half a pound of muscle each month. The fastest period ofmuscle growthoccurs when you first startstrength training. Factors That Affect Muscle Growth Muscle growth is highly individualized. Westend61 / Getty Images Over time, muscles adapt to heavier loads, and youll experience less strain. Exercises for Muscle Growth You should do strength or resistance training thrice weekly to see muscle gains....