Phosphatidyl Choline Lecithin is a type of fat found mainly in the liver, brain and myelin sheath of the nervous system. The term lecithin, refers to a purified substance called phosphatidyl choline (PC) that belongs to a special category of fat-soluble substances called phospholipids. The main phospholipids are phosphatidyl choline, phosphatidyl serine, phosphatidy inositol and …
Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning that it can be made in the human body. It is very important as the sulphur content means that it provides structural support to proteins in the hair, skin, nails, stomach and intestines. Cysteine is made from the amino acid methionine and serine, an in turn, Cysteine is …
Vitamin E is a fat soluble nutrient, a powerful anti-oxidant involved in the prevention of blood clots and promoting healing of damaged tissues. It help protect fatty tissues in the body and prevents damage to cholesterol. It is also involved in glucose metabolism, blood cell regulation and oxygentation; immune, healing and inflammatory response; grwoth of connective …
Vitamin K is a fat soluble nutrient needed for blood clotting and bone health. Function How it helps Blood clotting It is used in the liver to form thrombin and for the conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin. It is also needed to manufacture other blood clotting compounds needed to coagulate and clot blood, preventing excess …
Lactase is produced by the body and is the enzyme in the small intestine that digests lactose, the naturally occurring sugar in milk. Dairy products have varying levels of lactose, which affects how much lactase is required for proper digestion. What it does A deficiency of lactase affects the ability to digest milk and some …
(Uncaria tomentosa) Cat’s claw is a vine that grows high up in the canopy of the rain forests of the Andes Mountains in South America, particularly in Peru. It gets it’s name form the claw like thorns which protrude from its woody stem. The root bark is used as medicine. Cat’s claw has been reportedly …
(Capsicum) Originally from South America, the cayenne plant is now used worldwide as a food and spice. Cayenne is very closely related to bell peppers, jalapeños, paprika, and other similar peppers. The fruit is used medicinally. The potent, hot fruit of cayenne has been used as medicine for centuries. It was considered helpful by herbalists …
(apium graveolens) Celery is a vegetable commonly used in salads and casseroles. Celery seeds have been used in Europe for centuries to help a variety of disorders. They can be used in a variety of recipes to add flavor and nutrition. What it does Celery seeds contain volatile oils, apio, coumarins, flavanoids, and the minerals …
(Matricaria recutita) Chamomile, a member of the daisy family, is native to Europe and western Asia. The dried and fresh flowers of German chamomile are most commonly used medicinally. Chamomile has been used for centuries in Europe as a medicinal plant, mostly for gastro-intestinal complaints. This practice continues today. What it does Chamomile flowers contain …
(Stellaria media) The small, green chickweed plant originated in Europe, but now grows across the United Kingdom. The leaves, stems, and flowers are used medicinally. Chickweed was reportedly used at times for food. It enjoys a reputation in folk medicine for treating a wide spectrum of conditions, ranging from asthma and indigestion to skin diseases …
