Apricot Kernel Oil

Products Apricot kernel oil is commercially available in various personal care products and cosmetics, for example in the form of lip balms, hand creams and body lotions. The pure oil is also available. Structure and properties Apricot kernel oil is a fatty oil obtained from the seeds of apricots, which are located in the stone … Apricot Kernel Oil

Vitamin E

Products Vitamin E is contained in numerous medicines, dietary supplements and cosmetics, for example in the form of soft capsules. Structure and properties Vitamin E exists as a clear, colorless to yellowish brown, viscous, oily liquid and is practically insoluble in water. In contrast, it is readily soluble in fatty oils (fat-soluble vitamin). It is … Vitamin E

Nuts

Products Nuts are available, among others, salted, roasted, ground, blanched and with and without skin in grocery stores and specialty stores. Also available are nut oils and creams, which are made from the nuts. Numerous processed foods contain nuts or nut oils. Representative Nuts are dry, closed fruits with a woody shell that usually surrounds … Nuts

Hypervitaminosis

What is hypervitaminosis? Hypervitaminosis is an excess of one or more vitamins in the body. This excess is caused by an excessive intake of vitamins, which can be caused by an unbalanced diet or dietary supplements, for example. Hypervitaminosis occurs mainly with fat-soluble vitamins, i.e. vitamins A, D, E and K. This is because the … Hypervitaminosis

Long-term consequences of hypervitaminosis | Hypervitaminosis

Long-term consequences of hypervitaminosis Hypervitaminosis only leads to long-term consequences in very few cases, since a large part of the vitamins is excreted by the body when they accumulate excessively. Furthermore, once hypervitaminosis has been diagnosed, the effective treatment is to stop or reduce the amount of vitamins immediately. This usually prevents long-term consequences. However, … Long-term consequences of hypervitaminosis | Hypervitaminosis

Diagnosis of hypervitaminosis | Hypervitaminosis

Diagnosis of hypervitaminosis For the diagnosis of hypervitaminosis, the medical history, i.e. the doctor-patient consultation, is very important. This can reveal any possible malnutrition or excessive use of food supplements. The examination of the blood is also of great importance. Here the excessive accumulation of the vitamin concerned can usually be detected. Furthermore, the symptoms … Diagnosis of hypervitaminosis | Hypervitaminosis

Phenols

Definition Phenols are organic compounds consisting of aromatics bearing one or more hydroxyl groups (Ar-OH). The simplest representative is phenol: this in contrast to alcohols, which are bonded to an aliphatic radical. For example, benzyl alcohol is an alcohol and not a phenol. Nomenclature The names of phenols are formed with the suffix –phenol, e.g., … Phenols

Menstrual Cramps

Symptoms The most common symptoms include cramping or dull abdominal pain. In addition, numerous other symptoms may occur, such as headache, menstrual migraine, back pain, pain in the legs, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, flushing of the skin, flushing, sleep disturbances, mood swings, depression, irritability, and nervousness. The symptoms first appear … Menstrual Cramps

Salmon Oil

Definition Salmon oil is a purified fatty oil obtained from fresh farmed animals of the species (PhEur). The PhEur requires a defined content of omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon oil is also commercially available from wild animals. Ingredients Omega-3 fatty acids: DHA and EPA, vitamin E. Indications for use Salmon oil is taken as a food … Salmon Oil

Floods

Symptoms A hot flash is a spontaneous feeling of warmth that may be accompanied by sweating, palpitations, flushing of the skin, feelings of anxiety, and subsequent chills, and lasts for a few minutes. The flushes affect mainly the head and upper body, but sometimes the whole body. The flushes often also occur at night, are … Floods

Bold

Products Fats for medical use and medicines and dietary supplements made from them are available in pharmacies and drugstores. They are also available in grocery stores. Fats are also called butter, such as shea butter. Structure and properties Fats are semi-solid to solid and lipophilic mixtures of substances (lipids) consisting mainly of triglycerides. These are … Bold

Fats Oils

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