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The Fusarium Moulds

October 2, 2019 smitsa 0

Fusarium is a genus of filamentous fungi commonly found in soil and plant material. It comprises a large and diverse group of molds that can […]

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The Remarkable Benefits Of Quercetin

October 1, 2019 smitsa 1

Quercetin is one of those key bioflavonoids, a polyphenol which along with rutin and hesperidin have been important supplements described in the ‘antioxidant story’. Generally, EFSA (2011) does not consider […]

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The Benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid

September 25, 2019 smitsa 0

Alpha-Lipoic Acid is an important antioxidant, an organosulphur compound and derived from octanoic acid (caprylic acid). It is essential for aerobic metabolism where it acts […]

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Palythine

September 24, 2019 smitsa 0

Palythine is a type of mycosporine-like amino acid (MAA), a natural compound commonly found in marine organisms such as algae, corals, and some fish. These […]

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The Benefits Of Eucalyptus

September 20, 2019 smitsa 0

The image of a sleepy Koala is a common vision munching on Eucalyptus leaves in Australia. It is this marsupial’s only food source which says […]

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Steamed Cake

September 11, 2019 smitsa 1

A steamed cake is very distinct from a baked cake. Seems simple to say but they are very different in texture and resemble a steamed […]

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Manufacture of Biscuits

September 10, 2019 smitsa 0

Biscuits are a beloved food product around the world, varying widely in texture, flavor, and type, from crunchy cookies to softer, flaky varieties. While the […]

Camera with pictures. A portal for memory fortified using magnesium L-threonate.

Magnesium L-Threonate

September 4, 2019 smitsa 2

Compounds regularly appear with health benefits. This particular compound, magnesium L-threonate (CAS no. 778571-57-6, and the hydrate is CAS no. 500304-76-7) is being marketed as a […]

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Horny Goat Weed

September 2, 2019 smitsa 1

Introduction The Horny Goat Weed is a herb that literally got its name because animals that ate the plant found it increased their libido immeasurably. […]

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Cyclina sinensis

August 28, 2019 smitsa 1

Cyclina sinensis is commonly known as Chinese venus, Black Clam, iron clam and Korean cyclina clam. It is a clam species in the venus clam family, Veneridae. The clam mostly […]

Berberine is found in oregon grape.

The Power Of Berberine

August 28, 2019 smitsa 0

Berberine is proving to be an exciting compound for treating a range of conditions. It is a bioactive alkaloid which was historically reported for pharmacological […]