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Choline

Choline

Choline, or Vitamin J, is an organic substance classified as an essential nutrient, a constituent of the phospholipids that make up the cell membrane and of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. It is partially synthesized by the body (thanks to the presence of cobalamin and folic acid) and therefore, its contribution should be guaranteed especially through food. It has antioxidant, neuroprotective and cardioprotective activities Other properties: It gives fluidity to cell membranes, acting as a precursor of a very important membrane phospholipid, Phosphatidylcholine;it contributes,...

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Guggul

Guggul (Commiphora mukul)

Commiphora mukul is a thorny tropical plant native to India, also known as guggul (or gugul). The beneficial extract used in food supplements is obtained from the bark of the trunk and branches of the plant, commonly known as guggul gum. Among the active substances contained within it, particular interest is reserved for guggulsterones Z and E which - together with guggulsterols - form part of the soluble fraction of guggul gum, called guggulipide (or gugulipid). Several properties are attributed...

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DHA

DHA

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a semi-essential fatty acid of the omega three series, known for its strong metabolic activities. Most of the DHA is present in fish and complex organisms, which live in the cold ocean waters, comes from photosynthetic algae; becoming increasingly concentrated in organisms as you climb along the food chain. However, in herbivores and carnivores that do not eat fish, DHA is produced internally from α-linolenic acid. The following are attributed to DHA: - Hypolipemic properties, useful in...

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Coleus

Coleus forskohlii

Coleus forskohlii is a plant widely used in Ayurvedic medicine and also used in numerous food supplements. Its roots are aromatic and constitute the part of the plant used above all for the treatment of disorders affecting the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system and the nervous system. It is able to act on smooth muscles, bronchi, bronchioles and airways, digestive and visual organs, heart, blood vessels, blood and circulatory system. Widely used for the endocrine system, in particular the...

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