Keratin is a protein consisting of long chains of amino acids, among which cysteine prevails, in which various vitamins and trace elements are interposed. Widespread throughout the animal kingdom, in humans keratin is the main constituent of the surface layer of the epidermis, hair, hair and nails. Hydrolyzed keratin is obtained from virgin Merino wool
Read moreHydroxy-methyl-butyrate, also known as HMB, is a metabolic product synthesized by the body from leucine and is often used to slow down muscle protein breakdown. There are several benefits attributed to HMB: it stimulates protein synthesis, reduces cholesterol levels, accelerates muscle recovery times, increases strength and aerobic performance. (CAS No.: 625-08-1)
Read moreChitosan is a carbohydrate, a polysaccharide obtained from the exoskeleton (the external skeleton) of crustaceans, in particular crab, shrimp and lobster. Chitosan can help reduce the absorption of cholesterol and fat in food. It is proposed against high cholesterol, obesity and Crohn’s disease and to treat complications of dialysis (including hypercholesterolemia). In the form of
Read moreGlycolic acid (or hydroxyacetic acid) is a carboxylic acid and structurally it is the smallest belonging to the class of ?-hydroxy acids (compounds that contain both a carboxylic group and a hydroxyl group). It is a corrosive compound, which at room temperature is solid, colorless and odorless. Glycolic acid is extracted from sugar cane, beetroot,
Read moreGlycerylphosphorylcholine (Alpha-GPC), also known as L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine or choline alfoscerate, is a naturally occurring choline compound found in the brain. It has significant nootropic properties. Numerous clinical studies involving thousands of participants have shown that it is an effective treatment for age-related memory loss associated with a variety of ailments, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms
Read moreGlucomannan is a sugar obtained from the root of Amorphophallus konjac. Once ingested it absorbs water creating a mass inside the intestine. Glucomannan is recommended in the treatment of constipation, to lose weight (in both adults and children), in case of type 2 diabetes, to control blood sugar and to reduce blood cholesterol. (CAS No.:
Read moreGenistein is a natural estrogen belonging to the category of isoflavones of which it represents the most active and effective molecule for the management of skin changes in postmenopausal women. Another important action is linked to the prevention of skin aging from solar radiation (photoaging), due to its powerful antioxidant and protective action against UV
Read moreFructose 1,6-bisphosphate (or fructose 1,6-diphosphate) is a chemical compound consisting of a phosphorylated fructose in C1 and C6, i.e. with a phosphate group on carbon 1 and carbon 6. It is an intermediate compound of glycolysis and of gluconeogenesis. By virtue of the slow intestinal absorption (facilitated diffusion) and the rapid hepatic metabolism, fructose does
Read moreFerulic acid is an antioxidant of natural origin, used mainly in anti-aging cosmetics for skin care. It is named after Ferula, a genus of perennial herbaceous plants, but is also found in a variety of foods and vegetables, including: oats, rice, corn, bran, tomatoes, eggplant, citrus, and apple seeds. Ferulic acid has aroused a lot
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