Contents Uses Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Star of Bethlehem is a plant. The bulb of the plant contains chemicals that have been used as a medicine. Despite serious safety concerns, people take star of Bethlehem for congestive heart failure (CHF).Chemicals contained in the bulb of star of Bethlehem have an action similar to […]
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Just The Facts Ma’am: Why are Glyceryl Compounds Used in Make-up and Bath Products?
What Is It? The glyceryl monoesters (Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Laurate SE, Glyceryl Laurate/Oleate, Glyceryl Adipate, Glyceryl Alginate, Glyceryl Arachidate, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Caprate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Glyceryl Cocoate, Glyceryl Collagenate, Glyceryl Erucate, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Glyceryl Hydrogenated Soyate, Glyceryl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Isopalmitate, Glyceryl Isostearate, Glyceryl Isostearate/Myristate, Glyceryl Isostearates, Glyceryl Lanolate, Glyceryl Linoleate, […]
What are the Facts about Erythritol?
Erythritol is a naturally-derived sugar substitute that looks and tastes very much like sugar, yet has almost no calories. It is available in granulated and powdered forms. Erythritol has been used in Japan since 1990 in candies, chocolate, yogurt, fillings, jellies, jams, beverages, and as a sugar substitute. Erythritol is classified as a sugar alcohol. […]
Health Effects of Whole Wheat Flour vs Enriched White Flour
White enriched flour might be tasty in breads, cookies and pastries but it does not provide the benefits of whole wheat flour. White flour is enriched with some of the nutrients lost in processing, but parts of the whole grain are still missing. The 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend that at least half of […]
Lactobacillus
Lactobacillus is a type of bacteria. There are lots of different species of lactobacillus. These are “friendly” bacteria that normally live in our digestive, urinary, and genital systems without causing disease. Lactobacillus is also in some fermented foods like yogurt and in dietary supplements. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Lactobacillus is […]
Bifidobacteria
Bifidobacteria Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Bifidobacteria are a group of bacteria that normally live in the intestines. They can be grown outside the body and then taken by mouth as medicine. Bifidobacteria are used for many conditions affecting the intestines, including preventing diarrhea in infants and children; as well as […]
Camphor
Today, camphor is chemically manufactured from turpentine oil. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Camphor used to be made by distilling the bark and wood of the camphor tree. It is used in products such as Vicks VapoRub. Camphor products can be rubbed on the skin (topical application) or inhaled. Be sure to […]
What are the Health Benefits of Irish Moss?
Irish moss, or Chondrus crispus, is not a moss at all, but a type of red algae that grows predominantly among the rocky shores of the Atlantic Ocean. It is often used as a food thickener, where it is turned into carageenan for use in food products, and sometimes in brewing beer. It has […]
What are the benefits of Omega-9 fatty acids?
Omega-9 fatty acids are monounsaturated fats. Omega-9s offer many health benefits. They are important for heart health and blood sugar control and can be obtained in the diet through foods such as canola oil, nuts and avocados and foods manufactured with this type of oil. Monounsaturated fats may induce a variety of positive health outcomes, […]
Omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary sources of omega–6 fatty acids include: poultry and eggs. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Omega-6 fatty acids are types of fats. Some types are found in vegetable oils, including corn, evening primrose seed, safflower, and soybean oils. Other types of omega-6 fatty acids are found in black currant seed, borage seed, and […]