A regulatory framework Although common in other process manufacturing industries (e.g., food and chemicals), continuous processing is at a nascent stage in the pharmaceutical industry, where batch manufacturing is the prevailing mode.
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. A-myo-trophic comes from the Greek language.
Some of the most common causes of ALS may include: 1  Heavy metal toxicity. 2  Head and neck trauma. 3  Genetic predisposition.  Low levels of magnesium and 1  calcium. Anti-oxidant deficiency including SOD and glutathione.  Depletion of essential fatty 1  acids. Low levels of vitamin E and vitamin  B12. Exposure to toxins including pesticides.