Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Pregnancy

Products In many countries, omega-3 fatty acids are marketed as drugs, foods, and dietary supplements. Some products are marketed specifically for pregnancy and lactation, such as Elevit Omega 3. Many multivitamin preparations for pregnancy do not contain omega-3 fatty acids. Structure and properties Among the most active omega-3 fatty acids are docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and … Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Pregnancy

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Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials

Rapeseed Oil: Healthy Vegetable Oil

Rapeseed oil, like olive oil, sunflower oil or coconut oil, is obtained from vegetable products and therefore belongs to the group of vegetable oils. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and also has a particularly favorable ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids. That is why rapeseed oil is considered to be extremely healthy. … Rapeseed Oil: Healthy Vegetable Oil

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Products Fats for medical use and medicines and dietary supplements made from them are available in pharmacies and drugstores. They are also available in grocery stores. Fats are also called butter, such as shea butter. Structure and properties Fats are semi-solid to solid and lipophilic mixtures of substances (lipids) consisting mainly of triglycerides. These are … Bold

Fats Oils

Products Oils for medicinal use and medicines and dietary supplements made from them are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Fatty oils are also available in grocery stores. Structure and properties Fatty oils belong to the lipids. They are lipophilic and viscous liquids composed mainly of triglycerides. These are organic compounds of glycerol (glycerol) whose three … Fats Oils

Homemade Herb Oils and Spice Oils

Actually, it’s always a good time to make an herb oil! Garden herbs such as rosemary, basil, mint, parsley and fennel, for example, are now available fresh all year round and waiting to be harvested. Making herb oils and spice oils is easy. Nature does the main work anyway – you just have to be … Homemade Herb Oils and Spice Oils