Malt Extract

Malt Extract Malt is germinated cereal grains, usually barley, that have been dried out in a process known as “malting,” which allows enzymes to break down the grain’s complex sugars into simple sugars, such as maltose. The maltose is then consumed by yeast during the process of fermentation. Malt extract is a concentrated liquid or […]

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Bacopa

Bacopa Brahmi is a plant that has been used in traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda). Be careful not to confuse brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) with gotu kola and other natural medicines that are also sometimes called brahmi. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Brahmi is used for Alzheimer’s disease, improving memory, anxiety, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder […]

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Bacillus Coagulans

Bacillus Coagulans Bacillus coagulans is a type of bacteria. It is used similarly to lactobacillus and other probiotics as “beneficial” bacteria. Contents Uses Benefits Interactions Other Names References Uses People take Bacillus coagulans for diarrhea, including infectious types such as rotaviral diarrhea in children; traveler’s diarrhea; and diarrhea caused by antibiotics. Bacillus coagulans is also […]

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Vegetable Protein

Non-meat sources of protein contain different nutrients than meat and, therefore, have different effects on your health. Benefits Eating non-meat protein in place of meat can help decrease your risks of high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, diverticular disease and certain types of cancer, including colorectal, ovarian and breast cancers. Additionally, eating little […]

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Amla fruit

Alma Fruit, also known as Amalaki or just Alma, is a light green & yellow colour, round in shape fruit. It is found normally in Indian subcontinent and it is also cultivated in India. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Amla fruit to use in treatments as medicine. Amla herb is also […]

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Allantoin

Allantoin is a chemical formula, C4H6N4O3 and is a diureide of glyoxylic acid. Contents Uses Cautions Other names References Uses This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (e.g., diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy). Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the […]

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Milk Protein Isolate

Manufacturers start with milk and remove the lactose, the primary dairy sugar, through filtering, dialysis or another process. The result is a product that contains the two types of protein in milk, casein and whey, in the original ratios found in liquid milk — about 80 to 90 percent casein and 10 to 20 percent […]

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HMB

Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) is a chemical that is produced when the body breaks down leucine. Leucine is an amino acid, one of the building blocks of protein. People use HMB to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses HMB is used for increasing the benefits from weight training and exercise; and for […]

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Phenolic acid

A phenolic acid is a type of phytochemical called a polyphenol. Other types of polyphenols include flavonoids and stilbenes. Phenolic acids are found in a variety of plant-based foods; the seeds and skins of fruits and the leaves of vegetables contain the highest concentrations. Phenolic acids are easily absorbed through the walls of your intestinal […]

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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract

Witch Hazel Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub, about six to eight meters tall and original from North America. The Witch Hazel family is composed of more than 20 genera and about 100 species around the world. *The flowers are bright yellow and the fruits encapsulated. This shrub blooms in fall and winter. Contents […]

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