Products Soybean oil is used as an excipient in medicinal products, for example, injectables, soft capsules, baths and semi-solid dosage forms. Structure and properties Refined soybean oil is a fatty oil obtained from the seeds of by extraction and subsequent purification. A suitable antioxidant may be added. Refined soybean oil exists as a clear, pale … Soybean Oil
Products Olive oil is available in grocery stores and specialty stores. The oil monographed in the pharmacopoeia is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Olive oil is a fatty oil obtained from the ripe stone fruits of the olive tree L. by cold pressing or by other suitable mechanical methods. The olive tree … Olive Oil
Stem plant Boraginaceae, borage. Medicinal drug Boraginis herba – borage herb Boraginis flos – borage flowers Boraginis semen – borage seeds Ingredients Boraginis seminis oleum – borage seed oil: γ-linolenic acid, linoleic acid. Herb, flowers: pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Indications The oil is used as a dietary supplement, for example, in atopic dermatitis and in dyslipidemia, use … Borage
The milk of sheep is also called sheep’s milk or sheep’s milk. It is now mainly used to make cheese or yogurt. Here’s what you should know about sheep’s milk Sheep milk is similar in composition to cow’s milk. However, sheep’s milk contains more vitamins A, D, E, B6, B12 and C. It also contains … Sheep Milk: Intolerance & Allergy
Structure and properties Refined sunflower oil is the fatty oil obtained from the seeds of L. by mechanical pressing or by extraction and subsequent refining. It exists as a clear, pale yellow liquid and is practically insoluble in water. The main fatty acids in the oil include oleic acid and linoleic acid. Both are unsaturated. … Sunflower Oil
Products Dietary supplements are commercially available in dosed form, for example, as tablets, capsules, liquids and as powders, and are labeled accordingly on the packaging. They are sold not only in pharmacies and drugstores, but also without advice in supermarkets or online stores. Definition Dietary supplements are regulated by law in many countries by the … Dietary Supplements
Products Refined palm oil is found in countless processed foods, including margarine, biscuits, potato chips, spreads (e.g. Nutella), ice cream and sweets. The palms are grown mainly in Malaysia and Indonesia. Annual production is in the range of over 50 million tons. No other vegetable oil is produced in greater quantities. Structure and properties Palm … Palm Oil
Products Rapeseed oil is available in grocery stores. In pharmacies and drugstores, it is on sale, for example, from Biofarm, Hänseler and Morga in various qualities. Definition Canola oil is a fatty oil obtained from the seeds of canola species. It is usually cold pressed, meaning it is pressed without the application of heat. A … Rapeseed Oil
Products Flaxseed and flax oil are available in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. They are also included in medicinal products. Stem plant Linaceae, seed flax, flax. Medicinal drug Linseed (Lini semen), the dried, ripe seeds of L. Linseed oil and linseed meal are also prepared from the seeds as a medicinal raw material. Ingredients … Flax Health Benefits
The oil extracted from the safflower has been used for thousands of years as a food and remedy. Already in ancient times, safflower oil was known for its health-promoting ingredients. Today, due to its fatty acid composition, it is one of the healthiest vegetable oils used in cooking. What you should know about safflower oil … Safflower Oil: Intolerance & Allergy
Definition and structure Fatty acids are lipids consisting of a carboxy group and a hydrocarbon chain that is usually unbranched and may contain double bonds. The figure shows palmitic acid with 16 carbon atoms (C16): they typically exist in nature free or in the form of glycerides. Glycerides consist of a molecule of glycerol esterified … Fatty Acids
The term cosmetics encompasses a heterogeneous family of products whose members are responsible for the wide-ranging task of body care and beautification. The definition of the term includes the delineation of the scope of action of cosmetic products, as well as their classification according to specific functions for individual areas of the body and the … Cosmetics: Effects, Uses & Risks
