The ancient Maya processed their corn by boiling it with snail shells or with white lime. The process, known today as nixtamalization, made the corn's niacin available.
Depo-Provera can cause irregular bleeding and other side effects. Irregular bleeding The most common side effect of the birth control shot is irregular bleeding.
The drug also can cause very serious side effects, including severe birth defects if taken during pregnancy; suicidal thoughts or tendencies; liver damage; and pancreatitis. Due to the large number of serious and possibly fatal side effects, the FDA has placed several warnings and advisories on Depakote.