Epimedium is a perennial herb with a nodular, dark brown rhizome, and many slender fibrous roots grow on it. The stem fiber is thin. It is a compound leaf with two folds and three appearances. The leaflets are oval or ovate-lanceolate, with a pointed tip and an oblique heart shape at the base, with spines-like serrations [...]
Phosphatidylserine(PS), also known as compound nervonic acid. Extracted from the residue of natural soybean oil extraction. It is the active substance of cell membrane, especially in brain cells. Its function is mainly to improve the function of nerve cells, regulate the conduction of nerve impulses, and enhance the memory function of the brain. Because of [...]
What is anthocyanin? What is proanthocyanidin? What is the relationship between them? What are the types of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, and how to distinguish them? Today, we will systematically interpret them for everyone. Although anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins look similar in their names, proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins are actually two types of substances: proanthocyanidins can be decomposed [...]
The phytosterol Phytosterols are natural plant molecules similar to cholesterol. Phytosterols are found in a variety of plants, but are found in nuts, beans, sunflowers, soybeans, and vegetable oils Sterol Property Sterols exist in two forms in nature, the free state (sterols, stanols) and the combined state (sterol ester derivatives). Most sterols are solid, such [...]
I believe that many people, while buying rhodiola extract or health foods containing rhodiola extract, face many suppliers, products, prices, contents, and the effective ingredients are uncertain. At the same time, they don’t know the market conditions, and don’t know which product is good. Choose high-priced ones for fear of being deceived, and low-priced ones for [...]
Konjac belongs to the perennial herbaceous plant of Araceae. Konjac gum is extracted from the tubers of konjac. Its main component is konjac glucomannan, abbreviated as KGMD, which is a non-ionic water-soluble polymer natural plant polysaccharide. The content of konjac gum in konjac tubers is also different due to its type and growth period. It [...]
Black ginger belongs to the perennial herbaceous tropical herb with the attributes of Zingiberaceae. The scientific name kaempferia parvifora is native to Thailand and Burma in Southeast Asia. The rhizome of black ginger (Kaempferia parviflora (Zingiberaceae)) has been traditionally used as food and folk medicine in Thailand for more than 1,000 years. In Thailand, the [...]
16 Common Sweeteners´ Characteristics & Sweetness Comparison 1) Acesulfame It has a good taste and stability, and it has a significant synergistic effect when matched with sodium cyclamate 1:5. Seasoning should not be used. 2) Cyclamate (sodium cyclamate) Stable to light and heat, acid and alkali resistance, non-deliquescent, pure sweet taste, bitter taste when added [...]
A study that has been followed for 22 years shows that the three methods of Helicobacter pylori radical cure, vitamin supplements, and garlic supplements can effectively reduce the risk of death from gastric cancer by 38%, 52% and 34%, respectively. In terms of preventing death from gastric cancer, the three methods have obvious effects. Eradication [...]
The Application of konjac gum that you don’t know Do you want to know the “konjac gum”? Konjac gum is a water-soluble colloid with a long history of cultivation in my country. It is rich in many nutrients, including essential amino acids and other trace components. Its main component is glucomannan, which is a low-calorie, low-protein, high-dietary fiber [...]
