Category: Ingredients

Aristoflex AVC is a synthetic polymer used as gelling agent for aqueous systems and as texturizer, thickener for oil-in-water emulsions. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Applications Oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions Clear aqueous gels Emulsifier-free cream gels Ideal for creams, lotions, milks, gels Benefits Good stabilization, thickening properties Non-ethoxylated Fresh and light skin […]

Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate (AAKG) is a salt of the amino acid arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid. It is marketed as a bodybuilding supplement. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used as a dietary supplement. Benefits May Improve Anaerobic Exercise AAKG may boost athletic performance, but evidence from large studies is lacking. The journal Nutrition published […]

Generally, this Argentum metallicum is found along with other minerals like copper, zinc and iron in ore deposits. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Argentum Metallicum is a chief remedy for mental exhaustion and different respiratory problems. Benefits The homeopathic remedy Argentum Metallicum is primarily used for rheumatism and arthritis, wherein the joints of […]

AprèsFLEX® is a new, patent-pending dietary ingredient targeting mediators of comfort and flexibility. These include 5-lipoxygenase, 5-lox activating protein (FLAP), TNF-α and other important mechanisms. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses The only component of Apresflex is Boswellia. This is obviously extracted in a patented manner for its use in Apresflex and […]

Ammonium Bicarbonate is a salt with the chemical formula (NH4)2CO3. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Ammonium Bicarbonate is widely used as raising agent as it produces more gas than sodium bicarbonate without leaving any salty or soapy taste. It is affirmed by US FDA as GRAS(generally recognized as safe) and widely accepted […]

Woodruff is a herb. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine, though medicinal use has tapered off in many countries around the world. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used internally, on the skin, as flavouring and in perfumes. Benefits People take sweet woodruff for preventing and treating […]

Vetiver is a plant. The root is used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Vetiveria zizanioides is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders like flatulence and indigestion. It is a natural cleanser that is used in soaps, shampoos and perfumes. Vetiveria zizanioides gives a cooling effect to the skin. Benefits   Vetiveria […]

Ubiquinone is another name for CoQ10, a potent antioxidant naturally produced by the body and important to cell functioning and development. Ubiquinone naturally decreases with aging Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Ubiquinone has been used for heart problems (e.g., heart failure, angina), high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, gum disease, and certain diseases […]

Tricalcium phosphate (sometimes abbreviated TCP) is a calcium salt of phosphoric acid with the chemical formula Ca3(PO4)2. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Tricalcium phosphate is used in powdered spices as an anticaking agent. It is also found in baby powder. Calcium phosphate is also a raising agent (food additive) E341. As a […]

Fermented tea (also known as post-fermented tea or dark tea) is a class of tea that has undergone microbial fermentation, from several months to many years. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Many Tibetans and Central Asians use Pu-erh or other fermented teas as a caloric and micronutrient food, boiled with yak butter, […]