Toxic gas, lifesaver.

• Autores: Rui Wang
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 302, Nº. 3, 2010, págs. 66-71
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses hydrogen sulfide (H2S) which is a lethal gas that emits a smell like rotten eggs. The focus of the article is increasing evidence that H2S, which the human body produces in small quantities, may play a beneficial role in the health of the cardiovascular system. An overview of the key concepts of the article, including the development of H2S-based therapies for various ailments, such as irritable bowel syndrome, is presented. INSETS: A VITAL VAPOR;WHY GARLIC IS GOOD FOR YOU;RELAXING GAS;H2S TO THE RESCUE