The term “nutraceutical” was used for the first time by Dr.Stephen De Felice to indicate the fusion of word “nutrition” and “pharmaceutical”.
Rial Pharma’s catalog also includes a wide range of products for the production of food supplements and nutraceuticals, given the increase of their consumption and the increasing prominence in recent years.
Acetyl-l-carnitine is a substance chemically corresponding to the acetyl ester of carnitine, a substance naturally present in animal tissues whose best known function is to transport fatty acids within the mitochondria, where they are converted into energy….
Adenosine is a nucleoside that plays an extremely important function in the constitution of DNA. Adenosine also plays a fundamental role in biochemical processes, such as in the transfer of energy (in the transition from ATP to ADP) and in signal transduction,…
Lipoic acid, also called thioctic acid or dithioctanoic acid, is of essential importance for the health of the human body cells. It is a growth factor for numerous microorganisms. There are several properties that are attributed to lipoic acid and that this…
Anhydrous caffeine is a variant of the better known caffeine, the difference of which lies in the chemical composition. The absence of water in anhydrous caffeine modifies its absorption times, making it longer but at the same time more effective. It is a well-known…
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a form of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) esterified with palmitic acid, a completely saturated natural fatty acid with 16 carbon atoms. It comes in the form of a white-light yellow powder and represents a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. Given…
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid naturally present in some algae and which gives their typical color to fish such as salmon and crustaceans such as lobster and shrimp. Astaxanthin is endowed with antioxidant power: it is therefore attributed the ability to protect…
Adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, is made up of a molecule of adenine and a molecule of ribose (sugar with 5 carbon atoms) to which three phosphoric groups are linked, by means of two high-energy bonds. The energy stored in ATP derives from the degradation of…
Beta-carotene is a carotenoid, that is one of the plant pigments (red, yellow and orange) which are precursors of vitamin A (retinol). Beta-carotene is important for our body from a nutritional point of view. First of all, it is an excellent antioxidant, therefore…
The term beta-glucans normally refers to a class of indigestible polysaccharides, found in foods such as bran, oats, yeasts, mushrooms and algae. Primarily located in the cell wall, beta-glucans are polysaccharides made up of units of D-Glucose, joined together…
Chondroitin is a high molecular weight polysaccharide, i.e. a long chain made up of sugar molecules. Chondroitin sulfate is one of the essential components that make up the cartilage of the joints, giving it a high resistance to compression. Its physiological…
Citicoline, also CDP-choline, is a molecule with psychostimulating and nootropic activity, that is, it is able to increase the cognitive abilities of the individual. Citicoline carries out its activity at the level of alterations in neuronal metabolism, at the…
Citrus fruit is NOT the set of fruits with the highest concentration of fibers. However, looking at the chemical detail, an excellent percentage of protopectin (soluble fiber known as pectin) emerges. Pectin is a structural polymer contained in the cell walls…
Coenzyme Q10 (or ubiquinol) is a molecule present throughout the body and particularly abundant in the heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas. Coenzyme Q10 is essential for the proper functioning of many organs and for carrying out numerous chemical reactions that…
The term conjugated linoleic acid refers to a group of substances that correspond to different forms of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid belonging to the omega 6 fat series particularly abundant in beef and dairy products. Conjugated linoleic acid could…
It is calcium extracted from corals that have fallen from coral reefs. It is a carbon-based molecule, classified as calcium carbonate, however there is a great diversity between coral calcium, which is organic, and calcium carbonate, which is inorganic. It acts…
Creatine is naturally present in our body and is synthesized starting from three amino acids (glycine, arginine, methionine). Mainly known for its effectiveness in increasing muscle tone and mass, it also contributes to proper functioning of the nervous and…
Creatine is naturally present in our body and is synthesized starting from three amino acids (glycine, arginine, methionine). Mainly known for its effectiveness in increasing muscle tone and mass, it also contributes to proper functioning of the nervous and…
Creatine is naturally present in our body and is synthesized starting from three amino acids (glycine, arginine, methionine). Mainly known for its effectiveness in increasing muscle tone and mass, it also contributes to proper functioning of the nervous and…
Creatine is naturally present in our body and is synthesized from three amino acids (glycine, arginine, methionine). Mainly known for its effectiveness in increasing muscle tone and mass, it also contributes to proper functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular…
Glucosamine (or glucosamine, in acronym GlcN) is a substance (amino sugar) present in various natural substances (chitins, glycoproteins, glycolipids, complex polysaccharides, etc.) and involved in the synthesis of lipids and glycosylated proteins. There are…
D-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…
D-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…
Deanol is an amino acid produced in small quantities in the human brain. In nature it is also found in sardines and salmon. Deanolo began to attract the attention of researchers in the 1960s for its ability to increase the intellectual abilities of patients…
DHA is a semi-essential fatty acid of the omega three series, known for its marked metabolic activities. More precisely, DHA is attributed to: lipid-lowering properties, useful in reducing blood concentrations of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol; neuroprotective…
Diosmin is a molecule of plant origin present mainly in citrus fruits, but also in Barosma betulina and Ruta graveolens. In particular, it is a bioflavonoid. In addition to being an ingredient in supplements to be taken orally, it is also found on the market…
Egg 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…
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is a fatty acid belonging to the omega 3 series. It seems that eicosapentaenoic acid can slow down blood clotting and fight pain and swelling. However, the reason it is taken more often is to maintain good cardiovascular health. (CAS…
Ferulic 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,…
Fructose 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…
Genistein 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…
Glucomannan 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…
Glycerylphosphorylcholine (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…
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…
Chitosan 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,…
Hydroxy-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…
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…
Hydroxocobalamin 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)
Inosine 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…
Jojoba 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,…
Krill 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,…
Kudzu 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…
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…
Essential for the production of energy and for the metabolism of lipids, l-carnitine is an amino acid that is one of the basic components of the daily diet. Its main role is to transport fatty acids into cellular mitochondria, where they are burned thanks to…
Essential for the production of energy and for the metabolism of lipids, l-carnitine is an amino acid that is one of the basic components of the daily diet. Its main role is to transport fatty acids into cellular mitochondria, where they are burned thanks to…
Lactoferrin is a natural molecule that reaches the unborn child through breast milk. Its main function is to colonize the mucous membranes in the baby so as to make it more protected. Lactoferrin is the main defense against bacterial and viral infections in…
Lutein is a substance of natural origin, known for its antioxidant and protective properties on sight. Classically, by virtue of its biological role, the use of lutein is justified above all in the ophthalmological field, as a protective agent against oxidative…
Magnesium is part of the essential minerals for the human body and is essential for many body functions. Marine magnesium is an excellent strengthening of the immune, nervous and muscular systems. It is used to increase mood (mild antidepressant), decrease premenstrual…
Medium Chain Triglycerides or MCTs are defined as saturated fatty acids with 6-12 carbon atoms. Medium-chain triglycerides have a predominantly energetic function and thus represent an alternative and / or complementary metabolic pathway to the intake of sugars…
Melatonin is a hormone produced by our body that helps maintain and restore the correct balance between sleep and wakefulness. Melatonin is mainly used for: sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances, sleep difficulties, insomnia, jet lag, sleep disturbances due…
The function of methylsulfonylmethane is to provide the body with the sulfur necessary for the production of other molecules. Its proposed applications are numerous, from combating chronic pain to inflammation, passing through the treatment of type 2 diabetes,…
As the name suggests, milk proteins are the proteins found in milk. In particular, there are supplements based on whey proteins, the aqueous portion that separates from the rennet during the preparation of cheeses. Whey proteins help improve nutrition; it also…
It is made from shark liver oil and is a long-chain monounsaturated fatty acid significantly present in nerve tissue and brain white matter. Its main functions are: Regeneration of the myelin sheath, general improvement of brain functions, reduction of total…
Octacosanol belongs to the group of policosanols, substances obtained by extraction from cereals. The main benefit that would derive from the consumption of policosanols concerns the lowering of the levels of total cholesterol and Ldl cholesterol (or the Low…
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is an endogenous lipid compound (amide of a fatty acid) that has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, which inhibits the release of pro-inflammatory mediators by mast cells, immune cells believed to be involved in the onset…
Papain is a proteolytic enzyme found in papaya juice. Papain has numerous biological properties, including anti-inflammatory and anti-edemic properties, that is, it promotes the reabsorption of edema, ecchymosis and subcutaneous infiltrates. Its main use currently…
Perna Canaliculus is a mollusk (mussel), from which the pure extract is produced, which has anti-inflammatory activity against rheumatic diseases, arthrosis, joint damage and osteoporosis. In addition to its anti-inflammatory action, the perna extract provides…
Phosphatidylserine is a glycerophospholipid consisting of two fatty acid molecules bonded to a glycerol molecule and an ethanolamine phosphate molecule. Present mainly in the central nervous system and in the brain, phosphatidylserine plays a primary role in…
Phytosterols are a group of chemical compounds of plant origin (which includes stigmasterol, campesterol, sitosterol) present in the seeds produced by certain plants, such as soy. Because they are found in significant quantities in various foods, including tree…
This molecule is obtained from the esterification of carnitine with propionic acid. This bond makes the substance particularly lipophilic and able to pass cell membranes to a greater extent even acetyl-carnitine. This particular form of carnitine has a series…
Quercetin is a bioflavonoid, naturally occurring in fruit and vegetables, and in particular foods such as apples and onions are rich in it, but also capers, grapes, green tea, blueberries, propolis, celery and citrus fruits. Quercetin, like many other flavonoids,…
Glutathione 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. Glutathione is primarily…
Resveratrol is a substance that is naturally produced by various plants, such as grapevines, blackberries and cocoa, for protective purposes against pathogens such as bacteria or fungi. It is a non-flavonoid phenol. Resveratrol has several biological activities:…
Glutathione 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)…
S-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…
Fucus (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…
Due 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…
Sodium 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…
Succinic 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…
Sucralose 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…
Tocotrienols 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…
Troxerutin 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…
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…
