Monthly Archives - July 2020

Lactoferrin supplement

Lactoferrin (or lactotransferrin) is an antimicrobial and iron-carrying glycoprotein, widely used for its immunomodulatory, anti-infective, antiviral and promoting properties of a correct intestinal ecology. Its antimicrobial properties are mainly due to the ability to bind iron, subtracting it from the metabolism of those bacterial species that depend on it for their multiplication and adhesion to the intestinal mucosa. Lactoferrin also has a direct antibacterial (bactericidal) action, thanks to the ability to damage the outer layers of the cell membrane...

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Bioflavonoids

Bioflavonoids, also called flavonoids, are ubiquitous pigments present in flowers, fruits and leaves of numerous plant species, as they are secondary metabolites of the biochemical processes of higher plants. They are a class of about 6000 water-soluble compounds and from a chemical point of view they are polyphenols, often present in combination with sugars, with which they form glycosides, or esterified in more complex structures. Due to the variety of effects, bioflavonoids are often used for the constitution of...

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L-Acetyl Carnitine

L-Acetyl Carnitine is an acetylated form of L-Carnitine, a quaternary ammonium derived from two amino acids, lysine and methionine. It is highly appreciated for its antioxidant activity and for its good tolerability, it is used as an antioxidant in cardiology, neurology and antiaging.  In addition to the role of mitochondrial fatty acid transporter is useful in: -  Support the synthesis of important neurotransmitters such as Acetylcholine, whose metabolism is seriously compromised in numerous neuro-psychiatric pathologies; - Control the normal cellular turn-over, and...

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Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid belongs to the category of water-soluble vitamins (which dissolve well in water and other aqueous solutions). It is the precursor of coenzyme A, essential for the synthesis of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.  Moreover: - promotes growth and development and promotes the energy use of food. - associated with the other B-complex vitamins has positive effects on the immune system. - enter the mechanisms of production of fats, corticosteroids and sex hormones (estrogens, progesterone and testosterone). - it is necessary...

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Fermented red rice

Fermented red rice is the product of the fermentation of rice by the Monascus Purpureus yeast. Through this fermentation, the yeast brings a group of substances called Monacoline, to which a strong cholesterol-lowering activity is attributed: in particular Monacolin K mimics the chemical structure and pharmacological action of Iovastatin. The beneficial effects can be obtained with a daily intake of Monacolin K equal to 10 mg. This substance inhibits the key enzyme of cholesterol biosynthesis (in liver cells), in...

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Quercetin

Quercetin is a flavonoid present in a large variety of fruits (apples, grapes, olives, citrus fruits, berries), vegetables (tomatoes, onions, broccoli, capers), drinks (tea and red wine) and herbal extracts. It is known for its high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory power and is used as a dietary supplement in formulations with antiaging and antioxidant activity. Supplementation with quercetin can therefore help to reduce the formation of free radicals and pro-inflammatory substances, proving to be a valuable aid for our health...

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Tendon inflammation

Tendons are fibrous cords of resistant fabric that connect the muscles to the bone (some of them are wrapped in sheaths). Their inflammation is called tendinitis and the causes that trigger it unfortunately are not always known, although most of the times they can be traced back to microtraumas, which lead to a greater vascularization of the tendon tissue and its inflammation. Severe pain and swelling can occur, very often in middle or advanced age, when the tendons weaken...

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