Nicotinic acid/nicotinic acid and nicotinamide are also known as niacin or vitamin B3. Both substances convert into each other in the body. As vitamin B3, nicotinic acid performs many important functions in energy metabolism. What is nicotinic acid? Both nicotinic acid and nicotinamide are called niacin or vitamin B3. In the organism, they undergo constant … Nicotinic Acid: Function & Diseases
Products Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2, calciferol) is commercially available in many countries, including as a dietary supplement in the form of capsules. Vitamin D2 is much less commonly used than cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in many countries. In the United States, on the other hand, ergocalciferol is more traditionally used. Structure and properties Ergocalciferol (C28H44O, Mr = … Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)
Products Medicinal mushrooms are commercially available, for example, in the form of capsules, tablets and as powders as dietary supplements or as individually prepared mixtures. Also used are the pure ingredients that are extracted, synthetically produced or semi-synthetically modified. These are usually registered as medicinal products. About mushrooms Fungi are a very diverse group of … Medicinal Mushrooms
Products Extracts are contained in numerous medicinal products, for example, in tablets, capsules, drops, creams, ointments, and injection solutions (selection). They are also used in the preparation of cosmetics, dietary supplements, foods, and medical devices. Structure and properties Extracts are extracts made with a solvent (= extracting agent) such as water, ethanol, methanol, fatty oils, … Extracts
Products Polysaccharides are present as excipients and active ingredients in numerous pharmaceuticals. They play a fundamental role in foods for nutrition. Polysaccharides are also known as glycans (glycans). Structure and properties Polysaccharides are polymeric carbohydrates composed of hundreds to thousands of sugar units (monosaccharides). As few as 11 monosaccharides are referred to as polysaccharides. They … Polysaccharides
By a thick or swollen neck, physicians understand a swelling in the area of the neck. This can be visually visible and / or palpable and have very different causes, which may be more serious in nature. What is a thick neck? Because several different organs are located in the neck area, some of which … Thick Neck: Causes, Treatment & Help
When the warm season slowly comes to an end and the first leaves turn autumnal colors, mushroom lovers are back in the woods. From August to October, the mushroom season is in full swing – even though some varieties, such as porcini and chanterelles, can already be found in summer. Picking mushrooms is not only … Collecting and Preparing Mushrooms: Valuable Tips for the Mushroom Season
“Eat mushrooms and you live longer! “, recommends Prof. Jan Lelley, professor of mycology at the University of Bonn. In his books, he presents a whole range of mushrooms that, in addition to enriching the menu, are said to develop amazing healing effects for various diseases. Mushrooms have always played an important role in folk … Mushrooms: Healers from the Forest
Products Amylases are available, for example, in the form of capsules together with other digestive enzymes. They are often present in industrially produced bread and pastries. The enzymes‘ name is derived from (starch), which is their substrate. Structure and properties Amylases are natural enzymes that hydrolytically cleave glycosidic bonds. They belong to the class of … Amylases
Products Carbon dioxide is commercially available in compressed gas cylinders liquefied and as dry ice, among other products. The various products differ in purity. Carbon dioxide is also monographed in the pharmacopoeia. It is available, for example, in grocery stores for making your own sparkling water. Structure Carbon dioxide (CO 2 , O=C=O, M r … Carbon Dioxide
Products Hallucinogenic mushrooms of the genus are in principle among the prohibited substances in many countries according to the Federal Narcotics Law (schedule d). However, they are known to be illegally cultivated and distributed. Mushroom The Spitzkegelige Bald from the family of the Träuschlingsverwandeln belongs to the psychoactive magic mushrooms (magic mushrooms). Unlike other representatives … Psilocybe Semilanceata
Products Pu-Erh tea is available, for example, in pharmacies, drugstores and tea shops. It originates from Yunnan province in China. Stem plant The parent plant is the Assam tea plant var. , from the tea shrub family (Theaceae). It grows into an evergreen shrub or a tree. Medicinal drug The leaves of the tea plant … Pu-Erh