Carbon is never found on its own in the body; it is only found in compounds.
Roughly 18% of a human is made of carbon, and it can be found in virtually every cell.
It is the basic building block of proteins, fats, and carbs. Carbon plays an essential
role
in regulating the physiology of the body.
Our bodies have functions allowing us to regulate the carbon dioxide levels in
our bloodstream, but there are occasions where the body can possess more or less of
the CO2 that it needs, with repercussions on either side of the spectrum. High levels
of
CO2 can cause problems such as Cushing's syndrome, Conn's syndrome, severe
vomiting, restriction of blood flow, and lung ailments. Low levels, oftentimes due to
hyperventilation, can have emotional effects like tension, anxiety, stress, and even
aggression.
Roughly 18% of a human is made of carbon, and it can be found in virtually every cell.
It is the basic building block of proteins, fats, and carbs. Carbon plays an essential
role
in regulating the physiology of the body.
Our bodies have functions allowing us to regulate the carbon dioxide levels in
our bloodstream, but there are occasions where the body can possess more or less of
the CO2 that it needs, with repercussions on either side of the spectrum. High levels
of
CO2 can cause problems such as Cushing's syndrome, Conn's syndrome, severe
vomiting, restriction of blood flow, and lung ailments. Low levels, oftentimes due to
hyperventilation, can have emotional effects like tension, anxiety, stress, and even
aggression.