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Tuna is a finfish that belongs to the genus Thunnus in the mackerel family (Scombridae). This fish are distributed through out the world from tropical to temperate oceans of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian. There are eight common species of tuna, including Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), Blackfin tuna (Thunnus Atlanticus), Bigeye […]

Bioflavonoid supplements are available as individual flavonoids, such as quercetin (derived from onions), and as multiple bioflavonoid complexes (derived from citrus fruits), which are often combined with vitamin C. Compounds commonly featured in citrus bioflavonoid supplements include hesperidin, rutin, naringin, and quercitin. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Health Applications Antioxidant protection […]

Cetyl myristoleate is a chemical compound which is a type of fatty acid esteror, more specifically, a cetylated fatty acid (CFA). It is the cetyl ester of myristoleic acid. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses In alternative medicine, cetyl myristoleate is said to help with the following health problems: benign prostatic hyperplasia […]

D calcium pantothenate is a synthetic substance made from pantothenic acid and sold as vitamin B-5 supplements. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Vitamin B-5 is one of the eight B vitamins and an essential nutrient your body uses to create energy and break down carbohydrates and fats. Your body requires the […]

Cat’s claw is a plant. Two species of cat’s claw, Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis, are of primary interest for use as medicine. Uncaria tomentosa is most commonly used in the U.S., and Uncaria guianensis is typically used in Europe. Medicine is made from the root and bark. Cat’s claw was ranked as the seventh […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Ways to Use Organic Blueberry Powder: Blueberry flavored frosting or icing Smoothies Yogurt Jello flavor booster (try it with lemon?) Cookies (esp. good in oatmeal cookies) Granola Bars Cook it in your oatmeal. put it in cakes, crumb cakes or buckles for added nutrition and […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Propolis is used for canker sores and infections caused by bacteria (including tuberculosis), by viruses (including flu, H1N1 “swine” flu, and the common cold), by fungus, and by single-celled organisms called protozoans. Propolis is also used forcancer of the nose and throat; for boosting the immune […]

Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C.  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses In addition to its use as a source of vitamin C, it is also used as an antioxidant food additive (E number E304). It is approved for use as […]

Anchovies are a family (Engraulidae) of small, common salt-water forage fish. There are 144 species in 17 genera, found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Anchovies are usually classified as an oily fish. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Health benefits of anchovies include healthy heart, lower levels of bad cholesterol […]

Sodium selenite is a chemical form of selenium, which is a mineral that naturally exists in the crust of the earth. This supplement is an inorganic combination of selenium, oxygen, and sodium. Many farmers use sodium selenite to boost selenium levels in sheep, cattle, pigs, and horses. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References […]