Category: Ingredients

Niacin (nicotinic acid) is a B vitamin that’s used by your body to turn food into energy. Niacin (also known as vitamin B3) is found in: Dairy products Eggs Enriched breads and cereals Fish Lean meats Legumes Nuts Poultry Niacin and Cardiovascular Disease Contents Benefits Cautions Interactions Dosage References Benefits Digestion: As a member of […]

Nitric oxide is a molecule that our body produces to help its 50 trillion cells communicate with each other by transmitting signals throughout the entire body. Benefits Nitric oxide has been shown to be important in the following cellular activities: help memory and behavior by transmitting information between nerve cells in the brain assist the […]

Nitrocellulose is key in creating a good nail polish. A hard film must form on the surface of the nail, but it can’t form so quickly that it disables the material underneath it from drying. By itself, however, nitrocellulose is brittle and sticks to nails poorly, so other ingredients are needed to achieve a good […]

Apples are one of the healthiest foods a person can eat. They are high in fiber and vitamin C, and they are also low in calories, have only a trace of sodium, and no fat or cholesterol. Often called a “miracle food” and “nutritional powerhouse,” an apple a day really may keep the doctor away. […]

Sodium benzoate noun, Chemistry, Pharmacology: a white, crystalline or granular, water-soluble powder, C 7 H 5 NaO 2, used chiefly as a food preservative and anti-fungal agent, and in diagnostic tests of liver function. Also called benzoate of soda. Source: dictionary.reference.com/browse/sodium+benzoate

Uses Sodium nitrite is a common ingredient added to processed meats and fish that helps preserve the food and prevent bacterial growth that can cause botulism. This food additive also adds attractive color to meat and fish. While sodium nitrite is naturally present in many fruits and vegetables, its use as a food preservative can […]

Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid, a class of compounds with antioxidant effects. Found naturally in a number of foods, anthocyanins are the pigments that give berries, red onions, kidney beans, pomegranates, and grapes their rich coloring. In addition to acting as antioxidants and fighting free radicals, anthocyanins may offer anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anti-cancer benefits. […]

Sodium is soft white form of chemical element.  The most common form of sodium is sodium chloride, which is table salt. Contents Benefits Food Sources Cautions References Benefits Sodium is an element that the body needs to work properly. Salt contains sodium. The body uses sodium to control blood pressure and blood volume. Sodium is […]

“Aluminum-free” Baking Soda Aluminum is a neurotoxin which has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease. “Aluminum-free” baking soda does not contain Aluminum. Baking Soda is a natural source Sodium Bicarbonate, known for its many cooking, cleaning, personal care and medicinal purposes. Baking soda can be found in all living things and usually appears as a fine […]

Sorbitol, or glucitol as it is sometimes called, is a slow-metabolizing sugar alcohol derived from fruits, corn and seaweed. Contents Uses Cautions References Uses It’s a sugar substitute found in foods such as frozen desserts, sugar-free chewing gum and diabetic candies. Sorbitol is only about 60% as sweet as sugar, however. It is also used […]