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Evodia is a tree that is native to China and Korea. Evodia fruit, which has a strong bitter taste, is commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The fruit and root bark are also used as medicine in other herbal practice. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Evodia is used for digestion problems […]

Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid found in edible brown seaweeds. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used widely in Asian cuisine. Wakame is the seaweed used in miso soup. Fucoxanthin is also found in much smaller amounts in red seaweed (the kind typically used in Japanese sushi rolls) and green seaweed. Benefits Weight […]

L-carnitine is an amino acid (a building block for proteins) that is naturally produced in the body. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Health benefits of L-carnitine supplementation, generally as an adjunct to standard medical therapy, have been reported in numerous conditions. These include, in addition to primary and secondary carnitine deficiencies, […]

Inositol is a simple carbohydrate which occurs in animal and plant tissue and is a vitamin of the B group. Hesperidin is a plant chemical that is classified as a “bioflavonoid.” It is found primarily in citrus fruits. People use it as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Inositol is used for diabetic nerve […]

Calcium caseinate is a protein produced from casein in skim and sometimes 1% milk. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Its main food uses are for powders requiring rapid dispersion into water, such as coffee creamers & instant cream soups. It is also used as a dietary supplement by bodybuilders and other athletes who ingest it before bed, with breakfast, or […]

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (commonly referred to as HPMC) is a chemically modified cellulose polymer that is off-white in color and considered safe for human consumption. It is most commonly used as an alternative to gelatin and gluten in vegan-friendly products.

Butterfat or milkfat is the fatty portion of milk. Milk and cream are often sold according to the amount of butterfat they contain. In fresh milk, butterfat takes the form of small globules of fat that can be seen under magnification. If the milk is allowed to stand, the fat slowly rises to the top. Historically, people would let milk stand after milking and […]

Broccoli is a vegetable. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Broccoli is used for preventing cancer of the prostate, breast, colon, bladder, and stomach. Some people also use it for boosting the effectiveness of the immune system. Benefits Low in Calories but High in Fiber Broccoli can […]

Blue No. 2 commonly called indigotine, is a synthetic food dye. It was originally discovered in sea snails excrement. Blue 2 lake is the salt of Blue 2. Contents Uses Cautions References Uses  It is used in baked goods, cereals, ice cream, snacks, candies and cherries. Cautions Hyperactivity In September 2007, a study reported by […]