Carnitine is a substance naturally present in tissues. It performs several functions in our body: the best known is to transport fatty acids inside the mitochondria, the energy plants of the cells, where they are converted into energy. There are several properties of carnitine for which it is used as a supplement, especially in sports
Read moreKudzu is a plant belonging to the Fabaceae family (Leguminosae) and characterized by very interesting beneficial properties, among which it is possible to remember the control of blood pressure and the improvement of sleep quality. Kudzu was used to treat various ailments, primarily muscle cramps and hypertension. Rich in isoflavones, substances that promote the secretion
Read moreKrill oil is an oil obtained from marine invertebrates belonging to the order of the Euphausiacea. Krill oil is a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, in particular omega 3, which have been associated with beneficial properties in terms of reducing cholesterol, inflammation and the ability of platelets to aggregate to form dangerous blood clots. Its
Read moreJojoba oil is a truly precious natural cosmetic for the body. It is obtained by cold pressing the seeds of a shrub native to Arizona, Mexico and California, the simmondsia chinensis. It has a very full-bodied texture that resembles the skin’s sebum. In fact, it has the same molecular structure and this feature explains many
Read moreInosine is a nucleoside formed by the union of a molecule of D-ribose with one of hypoxanthine. It is a metabolic activator and some of its compounds enter energy cycles. various effects have been attributed to this molecule such as the increase in oxygen transfer to the tissues (due to the increase of 2.3 diphosphoglycerate),
Read moreHydroxocobalamin is a vitamin that works by increasing the levels of vitamin B12 in the body. It is used in the treatment of anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency (CAS No.: 68-19-9)
Read moreKeratin 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,
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