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 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
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
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
Products Sesame oil is used in medicinal products as an excipient. Structure and properties Refined sesame oil is the fatty oil obtained from the ripe seeds of L. of the sesame family by pressing or by extraction and subsequent refining. It exists as a clear, pale yellow to almost colorless liquid and is practically insoluble … Sesame 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
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
