Glycolic 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
Read moreEgg white, due to its nutritional characteristics, is an important food for the human diet. Unlike yolk, egg white is practically free of fats and cholesterol; for this reason it is also suitable for feeding those suffering from hypercholesterolemia or gallbladder stones. Egg white is in fact mainly composed of water and proteins. It also
Read moreD-ribose is a sugar naturally present in the body that is used for medicinal purposes. It seems that the intake of ribose can prevent muscle fatigue associated with some genetic diseases that prevent the body from producing sufficient energy. It is also credited with the ability to supply additional energy to the heart during physical
Read moreD-Mannose is a simple sugar with a low glycemic index which, once taken, is eliminated through the kidneys, concentrating selectively in the urinary tract. Thanks to its protective action on uroepithelial cells, D-mannose represents a natural and safe alternative for the control of urinary tract infections and infectious cystitis, inhibiting the adhesion of Escherichia coli,
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