What are triglycerides? Like cholesterol, triglycerides belong to the large group of dietary fats. They are absorbed with food via the intestine, for example in the form of butter, sausage or dairy products. The body then stores the triglycerides in fatty tissue, from which they can be released when energy is required. The body is … Triglycerides: Definition and Significance
Products Zinc oil is prepared in pharmacies. In some countries, ready-made products are on sale. Production Zinc oil is a suspension of zinc oxide in olive oil. 100 g of zinc oil is prepared as follows: 50.0 g zinc oxide 50.0 g olive oil The zinc oxide is sieved (300) and added to the olive … Zinc Oil
Products Stearic acid is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. The name “stear” comes from the Greek and means tallow or lard, so it shows the origin of the substance. Structure and properties Stearic acid or octadecanoic acid (C18H36O2, Mr = 284.5 g/mol) is a saturated and unbranched C18 fatty acid, i.e., … Stearic Acid
Products Ezetimibe is commercially available in tablet form, as a monopreparation (Ezetrol, generic), and as a fixed combination with simvastatin (Inegy, generic) and with atorvastatin (Atozet). Also released is a combination with rosuvastatin. Ezetimibe was approved in many countries and in the United States in 2002. Generic and auto-generics entered the market in November 2017. … Ezetimibe
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
Cholesterol is an important component of our cells and a basic building block of vital hormones. It also plays a crucial role in energy balance. Excessive cholesterol can damage blood vessels when it is deposited in the vessel wall. Arteriosclerosis develops. The vessels become inelastic, narrow and – in the worst case – impermeable. Cholesterol … Dyslipidemia: No. 3 of the Deadly Quartet
Structure and properties Lipids are characterized by being soluble in organic (apolar) solvents and generally sparingly soluble or insoluble in water. They have lipophilic (fat-loving, water-repellent) properties. Lipids also exist, with polar structural elements such as the phospholipids or ionized fatty acids. They are called amphiphilic and can form lipid bilayers, liposomes and micelles. For … Lipids
Products Fish oil is available in the form of soft capsules from various suppliers, such as Alpinamed, Biorganic, Burgerstein or Phytomed. Fish oil can also be supplied to the body through regular consumption of fish. At least one to two fish meals per week are recommended. Structure and properties Fish oil is a purified, winterized … Fish Oil
Products Orlistat is available in many countries in the form of capsules and has been approved since 1998 (Xenical, 120 mg, Roche Pharmaceuticals). In 2009, it was also approved for self-medication after specialist consultation with healthcare professionals without a doctor’s prescription at half the dosage (Alli, 60 mg, GlaxoSmithKline). The generic Xenical drug Orlistat Sandoz … Orlistat: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Definition Esters are organic compounds formed by the reaction of an alcohol or phenol and an acid such as a carboxylic acid. The condensation reaction releases a water molecule. The general formula of esters is: esters can also be formed with thiols (thioesters), with other organic acids, and with inorganic acids such as phosphoric acid … Ester
Structure and properties Solutions are liquid preparations for oral use in which one or more active ingredients together with the excipients are dissolved in water or another suitable liquid (e.g., fatty oils, triglycerides). Oral solutions can also be freshly prepared from a powder or granules by adding the solvent (example: macrogols). Excipients include solubilizers (e.g., … Solutions
Products Coconut fat is available in pharmacies, drugstores and grocery stores, among others. It is counted among the so-called superfoods. Structure and properties Coconut fat is a vegetable fat obtained from the dried, solid part of the endosperm of the coconut. Coconuts are the fruits of the coconut palm L. of the palm family. Coconut … Coconut Oil