Maltitol

Products Maltitol is available as a pure substance in specialty stores. It is found in numerous processed products. Structure and properties Maltitol (C12H24O11, Mr = 344.3 g/mol) is a polyol and a sugar alcohol derived from the disaccharide maltose, which is derived from starch. It exists as a white crystalline powder that is highly soluble … Maltitol

Mannitol

Products Mannitol is commercially available as a powder and as an infusion preparation. The pure substance is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties D-mannitol (C6H14O6, Mr = 182.2 g/mol) exists as white crystals or white powder that dissolves readily in water. Mannitol is a hexavalent sugar alcohol and occurs naturally in plants, algae, … Mannitol

Diarrhea in Pregnancy

Pregnancy means a big change and challenge for the female body. Sometimes some complaints make themselves felt, which include diarrhea. However, diarrhea during pregnancy is usually not a cause for concern. Various measures provide relief from the discomfort. What does diarrhea during pregnancy mean? The organism reacts to various stimuli with diarrhea. Among physicians, the … Diarrhea in Pregnancy

Coffee

Products Dried coffee beans, coffee powder, coffee capsules and other products are available in grocery stores. Stem plant The parent plant is the coffee shrub or coffee tree from the Rubiaceae family (redbud family). The two main species are for Arabica coffee and for Robusta coffee. is also called. Medicinal drug The so-called coffee beans … Coffee

Sorbitol

Products Sorbitol is found alone or in combination with other active ingredients in various laxatives (e.g., Pursana). It is also marketed as an open product and as a solution. Structure and properties Sorbitol (C6H14O6, Mr = 182.2 g/mol) exists as D-sorbitol, a white crystalline powder with a sweet taste that is very soluble in water. … Sorbitol

Ethanol

Products Alcohol is contained in numerous intoxicating and stimulant products, such as wines, sparkling wines, beers and high-proof spirits. Per capita consumption in many countries averages about 8 liters of pure alcohol per year. Ethanol is also available as an open product in various qualities in pharmacies and drugstores (e.g. ethanol 70% with camphor, ethanol … Ethanol

Gluten

Products Gluten is found as a powder in commerce (e.g., Morga) and in flours. Structure and properties Gluten is a complex mixture of water-insoluble proteins found in the endosperm of cereal grains, particularly wheat, spelt, rye, and barley. Gluten is rich in the amino acids glutamine and proline and serves as a storage protein. In … Gluten

Gluten Sensitivity

Symptoms Gluten sensitivity can cause the following intestinal and extraintestinal symptoms: Intestinal symptoms: Abdominal pain Diarrhea Nausea Flatulence, bloating Weight loss Extraintestinal symptoms: Fatigue, weakness Headache Muscle and joint pain Insensibility in the extremities, muscle contractions. Skin rashes: Eczema, redness of the skin Neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety. Anemia The symptoms occur hours to … Gluten Sensitivity

Isomalt

Products Isomalt is found in numerous processed products. As a pure ingredient, it is available in specialty stores. Structure and properties Isomalt (C12H24O11, Mr = 344.3 g/mol) exists as an odorless, white, crystalline powder and is readily soluble in water. It is prepared from sucrose and consists of a mixture of glucose–sorbitol and glucose-mannitol. Isomalt … Isomalt

Xylose Isomerase

Products Xylose isomerase is commercially available as a medical device in the form of capsules (CH: Fructease, other countries also Fructosin, Fructaid). Structure and properties Xylose isomerase is an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible isomerization of fructose into glucose. It has been used industrially since the 1950s and is derived from non-pathogenic bacterial strains. D-xylose … Xylose Isomerase