Monthly Archives - January 2021

Vitamin-K1

Vitamin K1

Vitamin K constitutes a group of fat-soluble compounds similar to each other, but not superimposable in terms of structure, molecular properties and level of activity in the body. Vitamin K1, called Phylloquinone, is one of the most used and is essential for the functioning of some coagulation factors, necessary to prevent bleeding from occurring in the event of trauma. In addition to antihemorrhagic activity, it is useful in regulating enzymes involved in the mineralization of bones and soft tissues...

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Glucosamine

Glucosamine

Extracted from the exoskeleton of small marine crustaceans, glucosamine is an amino monosaccharide naturally present in the human body, where it represents a constitutional element of biologically valuable molecules, such as glycoproteins, glycosaminoglycans, hyaluronic acid and heparan- sulphate. These macromolecules intervene in the three-dimensional structuring of the matrix and participate in the maintenance of the functional properties of those tissues subjected to continuous stress, such as the articular ones. For several years, Glucosamine has been used in the management...

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