Products Lactase is commercially available in many countries as both a drug (Lacdigest) and a dietary supplement. Available dosage forms include chewable tablets and capsules. The “strength” or enzyme activity is indicated by the FCC (Food Chemical Codex) unit. Structure and properties The enzymes contained in the preparations are beta-galactosidases, usually obtained from molds (, … Lactase
Products Lacitol is commercially available as a powder in sachets and as a syrup (Importal). It has been approved in many countries since 1985. Structure and properties Lactitol is present in drugs as lactitol monohydrate (C12H24O11 – H2O, Mr = 362.3 g/mol). Lactitol monohydrate is a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water. … Lactitol
Products Guar is commercially available as powder and granules (e.g., Optifibre, Provisan Guar). It is present in numerous processed products. Structure and properties Guar (Cyamopsidis seminis pulvis) is obtained from the seeds of the guar plant (Fabaceae), native to India, by grinding the endosperm and consists primarily of guar galactomannan. Guar exists as a white … Guar
Products Digestive enzymes are commercially available as drugs and dietary supplements, including tablets and capsules. Unlike other therapeutic proteins, they can be ingested and do not need to be injected. They can usually be stored at room temperature. Structure and properties Digestive enzymes are proteins produced by living organisms. They are obtained on the one … Digestive Enzymes
Definition Hypogonadism refers to an underfunction of the gonads (testes, ovaries) with impaired formation or regression of sexual characteristics Symptoms Children: Failure to develop puberty Adolescents: Stagnation of pubertal development Gynecomastia (enlargement of the male mammary gland) and cryptorchidism (undescended testis) in male adolescents Primary amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods) in girls. Low development of … Hypogonadism (Hypogonadism of the Gonads)
Products Pure monosaccharides are available in specialty stores, such as pharmacies and drugstores. The best-known monosaccharides include glucose (grape sugar), fructose (fruit sugar) and galactose (mucilage sugar). Structure and properties Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates (“sugars”), consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) atoms. The organic compounds have the general formula Cn(H2O)n. There … Monosaccharides
Products Pure galactose is available in specialty stores, such as pharmacies and drugstores. The name is derived from the Greek name for milk (galactos). Structure and properties The D-galactose (C6H12O6, Mr = 180.2 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline or fine-grained powder and is readily soluble in water. It is a monosaccharide and an aldohexose … Galactose
