Author Archives: Kathryn Masetti

Reflection II: Vitamins

Every morning, as I get ready, I take my multivitamins for women. Why do I take them? (Because my mom told me to.) Thanks to biochemistry, I now understand the importance of taking the vitamins for my health. I have … Continue reading

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Reflection I: Gestational Diabetes

We discussed diabetes and the importance of maintaining glucose homeostasis for overall metabolic health in our classes on glycogen synthesis and breakdown. The two most common types are Type 1 diabetes, where an autoimmune attack on the cells in the … Continue reading

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