Acetyl-L-Carnitine is an amino acid (a building block for proteins) that is naturally produced in the body. It helps the body produce energy. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names Reference Uses Acetyl-L-Carnitine is used for a variety of mental disorders including: Alzheimer’s disease Age-related memory loss Late-life depression Thinking problems related to alcoholism Thinking […]
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is best known as a spice, sprinkled on toast and lattes. But extracts from the bark of the cinnamon tree have also been used traditionally as medicine throughout the world. There are two main types of cinnamon: Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon), most commonly used in the Western world. The cinnamon from Ceylon is slightly […]
Bamboo Charcoal
Bamboo Charcoal Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Health: Bamboo charcoal absorbs chlorine in water and let minerals out, making your skin smooth. Also, the charcoal entirely warms up your body with infrared ray effect, easing stiff shoulders, lumbago, and poor circulation. Bamboo charcoal also absorbs bad odor and toxic substances, and emit negative ion. Fashion:Bamboo’s […]
Bee Venom
Bee Venom Bee venom is made by bees. This is the poison that makes bee stings painful. Bee venom is used to make medicine. Don’t confuse bee venom with bee pollen, honey, or royal jelly. Other venoms are derived from related members of the insect order Hymenoptera. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions References Uses Bee […]
Placental Extract
Placenta extract is a substance removed from a placenta of certain mammals, including humans. Some experts believe this substance has a number of health benefits. Some studies show that this extract can possibly relieve menopause symptoms. Some cosmetics manufacturers also add this extract to hair and skin care products. In pregnant mammals, the placenta is […]
Protein
Pro·tein (prō′tēn′, -tē-ĭn) Any of a group of complex organic macromolecules that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and usually sulfur and are composed of one or more chains of amino acids. Proteins are fundamental components of all living cells and include many substances, such as enzymes, hormones, and antibodies, that are necessary for the […]
Onion
Onion “Onions are super-healthy,” said Victoria Jarzabkowski, a nutritionist with the Fitness Institute of Texas at the University of Texas at Austin. “They are excellent sources of vitamin C, sulphuric compounds, flavonoids and[phytochemicals.” Phytochemicals, or phytonutrients, are naturally occurring compounds in fruits and vegetables that are able to react with the human body to trigger […]
Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin is a starch-derived food additive that is commonly used as a thickening or filling agent in a range of commercial foods and beverages. It is nearly tasteless but is often described as being slightly sweet. Most nutritional experts consider the substance to have basically a “zero sum” content, which means that it contains very […]
Balsalmic Vinegar
Made from grapes, balsamic vinegar is known for its rich flavor and velvety black color. It’s fermented in wooden barrels, much like wine, and the taste of balsamic vinegar intensifies the longer it is aged. The thicker and more intense the flavor becomes, the less you need to use to provide a taste boost. Balsamic […]
Savory
Winter savory, and its annual cousin summer savory, Satureja hortensis, are known mainly as culinary herbs, though they do possess medicinal properties. Savory is a carminative herb recommend for gas and digestive upsets, including colic, diarrhea and indigestion. Its antiseptic and astringent properties make it a good treatment for sore throats. A poultice of the […]