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VITAMIN B1 or THIAMINE
Functions Thiamine’s main function is as a coenzyme to convert the carbohydrate fuel glucose into energy in the muscles and … More
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VITAMIN A
Functions Vitamin A is fat-soluble and capable of accumulating in the body. Its functions are related to growth and protein … More
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Vitamins Introduction
Definitions A vitamin is by definition a dietary substance not manufactured by the body, the absence of which develops a … More
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Spirulina
Origin Spirulina is a blue-green alga that uses atmospheric nitrogen to make proteins. It has an enormous production capacity, capable … More
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Shiitake mushrooms
Origin Shiitake, or Black Forest mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), are fungi that grow on the trunks and stumps of trees, just … More
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Reishi mushrooms
Origin Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) grow on the trunks or stumps of trees. They originate in China and Japan and … More
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Phosphatidylcholine
Phosphatidylcholine is presumed to be the active compound in lecithin. For more on the subject, consult the section on lecithin.
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Octacosanol
Function and sources Octacosanol is an oil concentrate naturally derived from wheat germ. It is clinically known to improve oxygen … More
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Lecithin
Function Lecithin is an extremely important ingredient of body cell membranes, which regulate the entry and exit of nutrients and … More
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Hydroxycitrate
Function and sources Hydroxycitrate is a derivative of citric acid, which is an important metabolic intermediate. Citric acid is found … More
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