Products Preparations from green-lipped mussel are commercially available in many countries in the form of capsules for ingestion and as a gel for external application. Combination preparations with, for example, omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and vitamins are also available. Ingredients The New Zealand green-lipped mussel looks similar to the blue mussel and, like … Green-Lipped Mussel
Fat is one of the main components of our food. It is an important supplier of energy, intensifies the taste of food and is necessary for the body to utilize ingested vitamins. What is fat? But you have to distinguish between different fats, not every fat does good things in the body. And as with … Fat: Function & Diseases
Products Oligomannate was approved in China in 2019 in the form of capsules (Shanghai Green Valley Pharmaceuticals). The group led by Prof. Geng Meiyu at the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica spent more than 20 years on the research. This is the first new oral Alzheimer’s drug since 2003, and another Phase III clinical trial … Oligomannate
Structure and properties Lipids are characterized by being soluble in organic (apolar) solvents and generally sparingly soluble or insoluble in water. They have lipophilic (fat-loving, water-repellent) properties. Lipids also exist, with polar structural elements such as the phospholipids or ionized fatty acids. They are called amphiphilic and can form lipid bilayers, liposomes and micelles. For … Lipids
Products Polysaccharides are present as excipients and active ingredients in numerous pharmaceuticals. They play a fundamental role in foods for nutrition. Polysaccharides are also known as glycans (glycans). Structure and properties Polysaccharides are polymeric carbohydrates composed of hundreds to thousands of sugar units (monosaccharides). As few as 11 monosaccharides are referred to as polysaccharides. They … Polysaccharides
Products Alginic acid and its salts are used as excipients in pharmaceuticals. Structure and properties Alginic acid is a copolymer consisting of a mixture of polyuronic acids from different proportions of β-(14)-D-mannuronic acid and α-(14)-L-guluronic acid. It is mainly obtained from brown algae. Alginic acid exists as a white to pale yellowish-brown, crystalline or amorphous … Alginic Acid
Sugar in the urine (glucosuria) is closely related to elevated blood glucose levels. Depending on the cause, individually effective therapeutic measures differ. What is glucosuria? Physicians speak of sugar in the urine (also referred to as urinary sugar, urine sugar, or glucosuria) when there is an increased amount of glucose in the urine. Physicians speak … Sugar in Urine (Glucosuria): Causes, Treatment & Help
Products Dried chickpeas are available in, for example, grocery stores and specialty stores. Various other products such as chickpea flour, snacks and pre-cooked chickpeas are on sale. Stem plant The annual chickpea belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae). It has been cultivated for thousands of years. Today, India is by far the largest producer. Plant … Chickpeas
Water spinach is a green vegetable that enhances Asian dishes in particular. It belongs to the genus of the showy vine and can be both annual and perennial. Other names – especially in the culinary field – are phak kwang tung or kangkung. Here’s what you should know about water spinach Water spinach thrives mainly … Water Spinach: Intolerance & Allergy
Structure and properties Nucleic acids are biomolecules found in all living things on Earth. A distinction is made between ribonucleic acid (RNA, RNA, ribonucleic acid) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA, DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid). Nucleic acids are polymers composed of so-called nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of the following three units: Sugar (carbohydrate, monosaccharide, pentose): ribose in RNA, … Nucleic Acids
Products Medicinal teas are available in pharmacies and drugstores as finished medicines or home-made. They belong to the group of herbal medicines (phytopharmaceuticals). Definition and properties Medicinal teas consist of usually dried, cut, or whole plant parts, which may come from one or more plants. These are referred to as medicinal drugs. Medicinal teas are … Medicinal Teas
Seaweeds are a member of the phycophyta, or sea plants. Along with their more distinctive form, seaweed, seaweeds originally originated as food in the cuisines of East Asia. They generally have a salty and spicy taste. On the other hand, some of the many thousands of species are virtually tasteless. Seaweeds provide numerous minerals, high-quality … Algae: Intolerance & Allergy
