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Vitamin-B12

Vitamin B12

The term Vitamin B12 indicates a group of chemically related organic substances, cobalt content (known for this as Cobalamine). The main forms are: Cyanocobalamin, Methylcobalamin, hydroxocobalamin and deoxydenosylcobalamin. Cyanocobalamin is the most common and most used by Nutraceuticals, as it is scarcely present in the body. It is fundamental for the synthesis of red blood cells by the bone marrow, contributes to the regular functioning of the metabolism, has positive effects on the health of the brain and nervous...

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Selenium

Selenium

Selenium is a mineral present in small traces, but essential for the body as it allows the cellular antioxidants to function properly. It is part of dozens of proteins (selenium-proteins) and participates in various processes, from DNA synthesis to the metabolism of thyroid hormones, through protection against infections and reproduction. Selenium is an indispensable component for the formation of antioxidant enzymes glutathione peroxides (GSH-Px) and thioredoxin disulfide redactase, which have the function of hindering the oxidation of certain molecules...

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Gran tea

Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is well known for its antioxidant action, it is useful for counteracting cellular aging. The buds of the leaves and the young leaves of green tea contain the highest percentage of antioxidant principles found in nature, useful for counteracting the formation of free radicals, responsible for cellular aging. The antioxidant action is mainly given by flavonoids and in particular from the catechines that help to support cardiac functions and contribute to the maintenance of a good...

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