Category: Ingredients

Lauric Acid Lauric acid, also properly known as dodecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid commonly found in coconut oil and palm oil, as well as in abundance in human breast milk. It converts to a substance called monolaurin in the body. Monolaurin has been shown to be useful in increasing immunity and fighting viruses […]

Monolaurin Monolaurin is a chemical made from lauric acid, which is found in Coconut Milk and breast milk. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Monolaurin is used for preventing and treating colds (the common cold), flu (influenza), swine flu, herpes, shingles, and other infections. It is also used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) […]

Monk Fruit Monk fruit is a sweet fruit that has been used for centuries for its healing ability. It is also know as “Luo Han Guo” and dates back to the 13th century monks living in the steep mountain region of Southern China. The fruit was named after advance Buddhist practitioners, called “luohan”. It is […]

Lipid peroxidation refers to the oxidative degradation of lipids. It is the process in which free radicals “steal” electrons from the lipids in cell membranes, resulting in cell damage. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipid_peroxidation

Chocolate is produced from the dried seeds which are found in pods on the cacao tree. Contents Benefits Cautions References Benefits Chocolate has gotten a lot of media coverage in recent years because it’s believed that it may help protect your cardiovascular system. The reasoning being that the cocoa bean is rich in a class of […]

Inulin is a starchy substance found in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, including wheat, onions, bananas, leeks, artichokes, and asparagus. The inulin that is used for medicine is most commonly obtained by soaking chicory roots in hot water. Inulin is used for high blood fats, including cholesterol and triglycerides. It is also […]

Oligofructose is a form of dietary fiber found in vegetables and other plants, but it’s available as a supplement also. A prebiotic, it serves as food for “friendly” bacteria that live in your intestines. In addition, it’s a soluble fiber, which means it dissolves in water. If you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, you […]

The term “fructans” refers to two types of soluble fiber — inulin and oligofructose. Fructans are found naturally in a few foods and added to many others to increase their fiber content without greatly changing their taste and texture. Although fructans have some health benefits, eating them in large amounts may cause some unpleasant side […]

Sucrose is a disaccharide consisting of a mixture of monosaccharides glucose and fructose. In its most common form, sucrose is easily recognizable as table sugar. As with most other forms of sugar, you should consume sucrose in moderation, if at all. According to the American Council on Exercise, the over-consumption of sucrose may carry some […]

Sodium saccharin Sodium saccharin is a salt (Sodium} of the artificial sweetener saccharin. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Saccharin is non-nutritive and is used to add sweetness to beverages and foods without the calories or detrimental effects of consuming sugar. Using artificial sweeteners can help you reduce your consumption of sugar. High sugar consumption […]