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Hemicellulase is a type of enzyme that degrades the plant cell wall polymer hemicellulose. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses  Hemicellulase is used commercially in baking products and in various other food preparation technologies. This type of enzyme is also produced by microorganisms that live in the human digestive tract and degrade […]

Resveratrol is a particular polyphenolic compound found in grapes, green tea, and peanuts. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Resveratrol serves an important function in grapes, helping protect them from invasion by bacteria and fungi. Resveratrol might also account for some of red wine’s numerous benefits. Have a glass or two; you’ll […]

Grain alcohol is a form of pure alcohol which has been produced by fermenting and distilling grain. It is also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol. In addition to being used in the production of alcoholic beverages, grain alcohol is also used as a solvent and in a variety of other industrial applications. Because grain […]

  Gnaphalium is a genus of about 120 biennial and perennial flowering herbs in the Asteraceae, or daisy, family. It is native to the eastern U.S. and other temperate climates. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses  Practitioners prescribe this herb for respiratory, digestive, and musculoskeletal conditions as well as an aid to quit smoking. […]

Glycol, any of a class of organic compounds belonging to the alcohol family; in the molecule of a glycol, two hydroxyl (−OH) groups are attached to different carbon atoms. The term is often applied to the simplest member of the class, ethylene glycol In the 1993 ranking of chemicals according to the quantity produced in the United States, ethylene glycol ranked 30th, with 5.23 billion […]

The abbreviation USP stands for United StatesPharmacopeia, a document first published in 1820 by theMedical Society of New York State. Recognized as official byCongress in 1848, this document was used as a standardreference by physicians for prescribing medicines. Today, theUSP includes chemical descriptions, identifying tests, andpurity tests, primarily for active ingredients. All materialslisted in the USP are considered drugs by […]

Gelatin is a protein made from animal products. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Gelatin is used for weight loss and for treating osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and brittle bones (osteoporosis). Some people also use it for strengthening bones, joints, and fingernails. Gelatin is also used for improving hair quality and to shorten recovery after exercise and sports-related injury. In manufacturing, gelatin […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Perfumes Soaps Candles Cosmetics Benefits Consistency of smell from batch to batch Long lasting All-natural Appropriate for use on the human body Therapeutic Cautions If you seem to get an allergic reaction on your skin when using liquid perfume/cologne then do not spray it directly on your skin […]

Fish is loaded with important nutrients, such as protein and vitamin D . Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Fish is low in fat, high in protein and an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. Healthy ways to enjoy fish include baked, poached, grilled and steamed forms. Benefits Asthma – children who eat fish […]

This medication is an iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron (e.g., for anemia or during pregnancy). Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells and keep you in good health. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Ferrous Fumerate is used for: Supplementing iron in the diet and preventing or […]