Germanium is the third element of the fourteenth column of the periodic table. It is classified as a metalloid. It is similar in properties to the other metalloids near it in the periodic table which are silicon and arsenic. Germanium atoms have 32 electrons and 32 protons with 4 valence electrons in the outer shell.
Beriberi. Beriberi is a disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B 1) that affects many systems of the body, including the muscles, heart, nerves, and digestive system.Beriberi literally means I can't, I can't in Singhalese, which reflects the crippling effect it has on its victims. If the deficiency continues, there is damage to the peripheral nerves that causes loss of sensation and muscle weakness, which is called peripheral neuropathy. 2  The legs are most affected. 3  The toes feel numb and the feet have a burning sensation; the leg muscles become sore and the calf muscles cramp.
Borage Oil Plant â âStarflowerâ. Borage, (borago officinalis) is a wildflower commonly called the âstarflowerâ. It is native to the Mediterranean area. The leaves are edible ,but the plant is commercially grown and cultivated for borage seed oil extracted from the seeds.The seed oil is extracted and used as a source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).orage Oil is one of the best sources of GLA. GLA is an essential fatty acid that converts into prostaglandin 1 (PG1), a key molecule for maintaining healthy skin and other healthy balances within our bodies.