Honey has long been known by many cultures to have a wide range of health benefits in adults. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Among the topical uses for honey are: Acne: Honey is naturally antibacterial, so it’s great for acne treatment and prevention. Aging: Full of antioxidants, it is great for slowing down aging. […]
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Hodulcine
Hodulcine (or hoduloside), are glycosides (dammarane-type Triterpene), which were isolated from the leaves of Hovenia dulcis Thunb. (Rhamnaceae) also known as Japanese Raisin Tree. Several glycosides homologue have been found in this plant and although hoduloside 1 exhibits the highest anti-sweet activity. Source: encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Hodulcine
L-Lysine
L-lysine is an amino acid (a building block of protein) that is essential for health. However, it cannot be manufactured naturally in the human body like other types of amino acids. Therefore, L-lysine, also called lysine, is considered as one of the eight essential amino acids. In order to obtain lysine, […]
Sodium selenomethionine
Sodium selenomethionine is a form of selenium. Selenium is a trace metal found in the diet that can have many positive effects on our health. It is an active component of glutathione peroxidase which is an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of hydroperoxides. It is thus an antioxidant that can help to prevent oxidative damage […]
Setria glutathione
Setria® Glutathione Setria® Glutathione is a tri-peptide consisting of three amino acids: glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. It is found to varying degrees in all cells, tissues, body fluids, and organ systems. Glutathione is recognized as the great protector. Without glutathione, each cell would become so ravaged by free radicals that it would disintegrate. A lack […]
Hovenia dulcis
Hovenia Dulcis (Oriental Raisin Tree) Hovenia dulcis, the oriental raisin tree, is a hardy tree found from Asia, over Eastern China (萬壽果) and Korea (헛개나무) to the Himalayas (up to altitudes of 2,000 m), growing preferably in a sunny position on moist sandy or loamy soils. The tree has been introduced as an ornamental tree […]
Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed)
Horny goat weed is an herb. The leaves are used to make medicine. As many as 15 horny goat weed species are known as “yin yang huo” in Chinese medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Horny goat weed is used for weak back and knees, joint pain, osteoarthritis, mental and physical […]
Streptococus thermapholus
Streptococcus Thermophilus Streptococcus Thermophilus is a powerful probiotic strain that has well researched health benefits. This probiotic is often found in the colon and has many digestive, immunity & many other researched health benefits. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses S. thermophilus is used for culturing cheese as well as yogurt. This probiotic strain also […]
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus casei, more commonly referred to as L. casei, is a harmless, nonpathogenic microorganism that has been widely recognized for the attributes and properties it possesses that have been found to be beneficial to the human body. L. casei is a type of bacteria that helps protect the human body from disease and illness by […]
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Lactobacillus bulgaricus Lactobacillus bulgaricus is a helpful natural bacterium, and a member of the family microflora, that can fight harmful bacteria that may invade your digestive system. L. bulgaricus is a specific type of micro-organism that is known as a probiotic. Probiotics are live microorganisms, which, may provide numerous health benefits, according to the Food […]