Products Oils for medicinal use and medicines and dietary supplements made from them are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Fatty oils are also available in grocery stores. Structure and properties Fatty oils belong to the lipids. They are lipophilic and viscous liquids composed mainly of triglycerides. These are organic compounds of glycerol (glycerol) whose three … Fats Oils
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
Ingredients (example) The following ingredients are available in pharmacies and drugstores: Jojoba wax 30.0 g Shea butter 20.0 g Beeswax (yellow or bleached) 20.0 g Optional: few natural additives such as vanilla, calendula extract, propolis, honey, essential oils or vitamins. See also under the detailed article lip pomade. For about 11 lipomades, depending on the … Homemade Lip Balm
Products Argan oil is commercially available as pure oil, open goods, in the form of capsules and in numerous cosmetics in various qualities. Due to the complex production and low supply, genuine argan oil is more expensive than common fatty oils. Stem plant The fatty oil (Arganiae oleum) is extracted from the fruits of the … Argan Oil
Products Saffron is commercially available as an expensive spice in the form of threads or powder. Saffron extract is found in dietary supplements. Stem plant Saffron L. from the iris family (Iridaceae) is a perennial plant that is grown extensively in Iran and the Mediterranean region, for example. In many countries, it has been cultivated … Saffron
Flavonoids belong to the group of secondary plant compounds. These are certain chemical compounds that plants do not produce either by means of their plant metabolism or by energy metabolism. Chemically, they are members of the polyphenols. The flavonoids are also attributed certain modes of action due to their content, which can positively serve health. … Flavonoids: Effect, Uses & Risks
Dexpanthenol is a precursor of vitamin B5. Colloquially, the active ingredient is also called “skin vitamin“. As an active ingredient in ointments and other topically applied medicines, dexpanthenol increases the moisture content of the skin and supports the healing process in cases of inflammation, after injuries and burns. What is dexpanthenol? As an active ingredient … Dexpanthenol: Effects, Uses & Risks
The cell nucleus, or nucleus, is found in every cell of the so-called eukaryotes (living organisms with a nucleus). It is separated from the cytoplasm, the liquid substance within the cell by a membrane, but is capable of selective mass transfer with the cytoplasm via nuclear pores in the nuclear membrane. The nucleus, with its … Cell Nucleus: Structure, Function & Diseases
Lipids perform a variety of functions in the human body. They are vital and must be ingested with food in the best possible ratio. Some lipids can be formed by the body itself. What are lipids? It is often simplistically said that lipids are fats. In fact, fats (neutral fats or triglycerides) are also the … Lipids: Structure, Function & Diseases
Theca cell is a type of connective tissue and is found in the ovarian follicle, where it plays important roles in follicle maturation. Under the influence of LH, the cells become thecalutein cells through luteinization, as they are in the corpus luteum. Theca cell tumors and granulosa theca cell tumors are the best known diseases … Theca Cell: Structure, Function & Diseases
Plasmapheresis is a therapeutic procedure for removing unwanted proteins, immunoglobulins, or antibodies from human blood plasma. This filtering process, which takes place outside the body, can favorably influence the course of various diseases or even cure them. What is plasmapheresis? Plasmapheresis is a therapeutic procedure for removing unwanted proteins, immunoglobulins, or antibodies from human blood … Plasmapheresis: Treatment, Effects & Risks
