Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment produced in algae and in some plants by hydroxylation of the beta-carotene present in the egg yolk. According to several studies, an optimal intake of zeaxanthin would contribute to good eye health. In particular, zeaxanthin would support the well-being of the retina and especially of the macula (the central area
Read moreTroxerutin is a flavonol, a particular type of bioflavonoid, which is extracted from Sophora Japonica, a plant of Asian origin also widespread in Europe, but is more commonly found in tea, coffee and cereals. Its properties related to vasoprotection and helping the body to prevent certain states of inflammation have been studied. (CAS No.: 7085-55-4)
Read moreTocotrienols are constituents of the Vitamin E group. Isolated for the first time in 1964, in nature Tocotrienols have attracted the attention of many researchers around the world for their important therapeutic and preventive properties, being effective in controlling the levels of cholesterol and the inflammatory evolution of numerous inflammatory pathologies. Among the other benefits
Read moreSucralose is a calorie-free artificial sweetener derived from sucrose. It is 650 times sweeter than sugar. Sucralose is used to sweeten food and drinks without adding calories. It is, for example, found in sugar substitutes, some fizzy drinks, chewing gum, breakfast cereals and seasoning sauces. (CAS No.:56038-13-2)
Read moreSuccinic acid is a carboxylic acid naturally present in various fruits (particularly in unripe ones) and in various vegetables (such as lettuce); for industrial use it is synthesized starting from acetic acid. Succinic acid is an acidity regulator and also a flavoring. It can be present in sweets, bakery products, etc. From succinic acid derives
Read moreSodium Hyaluronate is a sodium salt derived from Hyaluronic acid, which is a medium – high molecular weight polysaccharide. Sodium Hyaluronate is a highly hygroscopic hydrophilic molecule; this means that one molecule of sodium hyaluronate can hold up to 10,000 molecules of water. The different molecular weights intervene at a different level of the epidermis,
Read moreDue to the volatile and pungent nature of the substance, butyric acid products are normally used in the form of sodium salt. Butyric acid is a short-chain fatty acid, sometimes referred to as butanoic acid. It is found in small quantities in some foods (especially dairy products) and in the human body is produced in
Read moreFucus (Fucus vesiculosus) or sea oak is an alga with flattened and elongated leaves, rich in iodine, which grows along the coasts of the temperate and cold seas of the Northern hemisphere and is found in abundance in the English Channel. Sea oak acts in a particular way on the thyroid, which uses its richness
Read moreS-adenosyl-l-methionine is a derivative of methionine and a cofactor for multiple synthesis pathways, in particular as a donor of the methyl group. It is produced naturally in the body, mainly by the liver, and artificially in supplement form. S-adenosyl-l-methionine is believed to be effective for the treatment of depression, osteoarthritis, cholestasis and liver disease. Furthermore,
Read moreGlutathione is a substance naturally produced by the liver that is also present in some foods (fruit, vegetables and meats). From a chemical point of view it is a tripeptide formed by the amino acids cysteine, glycine and glutamate. S-acetyl glutathione (SAG) is the new superior alternative to reduced glutathione intake. Several studies have in
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