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Beta-alanine (CarnoSyn) is a non-essential amino acid that is produced naturally in the liver. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Beta-alanine is used for improving athletic performance and exercise capacity, building lean muscle mass, and improving physical functioning in the elderly. Benefits Physical performance. Some research shows that taking beta-alanine modestly improves some measures […]

  Caramel color or caramel coloring is a water-soluble food coloring Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Caramel color is one of the oldest and most widely used food colorings, and is found in many commercially produced foods and beverages, including batters, beer, brown bread, buns, chocolate, cookies, cough drops, spirits and liquor such as brandy, rum, and whisky, chocolate-flavored confectionery and […]

Caramel, is a beige to dark-brown confectionery product made by heating a variety of sugars. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It can be used as a flavoring in puddings and desserts, as a filling in bonbons, or as a topping for ice cream and custard. Benefits Since obesity is so prevalent in both adults and children in the United States, many people […]

A humectant and skin conditioning agent that lends moisturization, emollience and wetting properties to many cosmetic solutions. Contents Uses Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It also function as a stabilizer and has been shown to increase the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives. In fact, it’s often used in a preservative blend containing phenoxyethanol and […]

  Capryloyl Glycine is a functional ingredient with many benefits. It can restrict the growth of bacteria. Contents Uses Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Capryloyl Glycine also controls excessive secretion of sebum, making it conducive to prevent and treat acne. It helps carry the active ingredient and reduce wrinkles. Cautions Please consult your doctor. Interactions […]

What are saturated fats? From a chemical standpoint, saturated fats are simply fat molecules that have no double bonds between carbon molecules because they are saturated with hydrogen molecules. Saturated fats are typically solid at room temperature. How do saturated fats affect my health? Eating foods that contain saturated fats raises the level of cholesterol in your […]

A low-fat style of eating is important for maintaining a healthy weight and preventing heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends limiting total calories from fat to 25-35 percent. That’s about 65 grams of fat or less a day if you eat 2,000 calories a day. References Source: Myclevelandclinic, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/obesity/hic_Fat_and_Calories

Polysorbate 80 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier often used in foods and cosmetics. This synthetic compound is a viscous, water-soluble yellow liquid. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Polysorbate 80 is used as an emulsifier in foods.For example in ice cream, polysorbate is added up to 0.5% (v/v) concentration to make […]

Titanium Dioxide, also known as titanium oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO 2. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white, Pigment White 6, or CI 77891 In the United States of America (USA), instead of considering the carrier substrate PAS and the color titanium dioxide separately, […]

Riboflavin is a B vitamin. It can be found in certain foods such as milk, meat, eggs, nuts, enriched flour, and green vegetables. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Riboflavin is used for preventing low levels of riboflavin (riboflavin deficiency), cervical cancer, and migraine headaches. It is also used for treating riboflavin deficiency, acne, muscle cramps, burning feet syndrome, carpal […]