Isabel Lüdi

Good skin tolerance is an important factor for most people when choosing skin care products, cosmetics and other beauty products. Good skin tolerance means that a skin care product does…

Stabilised is an adjective that means that something that was previously unstable is now stable or at least more stable. Unstable means changeable, not of long duration, while stable means…

Serotonin is a hormone produced by the body and a natural neurotransmitter that provides mood stabilisation and helps the brain feel a sense of happiness and contentment. Serotonin works in…

Discovery Citric acid was first successfully isolated in 1784 by Carl Wilhelm Scheele. However, historians believe that alchemists discovered citric acid as early as the 9th century and used a…

Homocysteine is a natural, non-proteinogenic amino acid and is formed in the human body as a short-lived intermediate product during the metabolisation of proteins. Within this metabolism, among other things,…

Lutein belongs to the carotenoids and, along with beta-carotene, is the most abundant member of this class of natural pigments. It is assigned to the xanthophylls. In plants it occurs…

Definition Oregano is a spice and medicinal plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is also known as wild marjoram or sweet thistle and has an aromatic, tangy flavour. It…

What is resveratrol? Resveratrol is a secondary plant substance and belongs to the group of polyphenols in the subgroup of stilbenes. It is a powerful antioxidant. It is mainly found…

Methylsulfonylmethane, MSM for short, is an organic sulphur compound. It is found in plant and animal organisms. MSM is an important component of human food. The human body consists of…

Trace elements are also called micronutrients and microelements. They occur in the body in minute amounts (traces) of less than 50 mg per kilo of body weight. Trace elements are…

Phospholipids consist of a group of complex lipids with a phosphate group. Furthermore, phospholipids are naturally occurring surfactants. Thanks to surfactants, immiscible liquids such as oil and water can be…

Oxidative stress When it comes to your health, you can hardly avoid this topic. In addition to the buzzword “oxidative stress”, the terms “free radicals” and “antioxidants” are also inextricably…

Eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA for short, is a so-called omega-3 fatty acid. It belongs to the polyunsaturated fatty acids and is found in higher concentrations especially in fatty sea fish such…

Hydrogels are a solution consisting of water and a polymer. These have many properties that make them unique, including the ability to form strong bonds with other substances and absorb…

The term micronisation refers to a process of significantly reducing the size of particles by grinding. A synonym for micronisation is therefore also ultra-fine grinding. Micronisation produces a so-called micronised…

Resorption refers to the absorption, the uptake of substances in biological systems. In humans and vertebrates, resorption describes the process of how cells, tissues or organs absorb certain substances. These…

Nitrogen deficiency in humans can be caused by a variety of environmental and nutritional factors, including excessive protein intake, inadequate intake of other essential nutrients and exposure to pollutants. When…

Proteins are absorbed through our daily nutrition and are important for various bodily functions. Alongside carbohydrates and fats, proteins are one of the three main nutrients. Animal protein is found…

An extraction refers to the extraction of one or more ingredients from plant components with the help of a solvent. The extracts obtained in this way contain important active substances…

What are free radicals? Free radicals are molecules, atoms or ions that have at least one unpaired electron. This single electron makes them extremely reactive and unstable. In order to…

Volcanic earth Clinoptilolite is a collective name for a group of unspecified minerals of the zeolite group. Since they are often found in volcanic areas, they are also called volcanic…

Yellow root Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a plant from the ginger family. It originates from India and Southeast Asia, is an important ingredient of the well-known curry powder and is…

Phospholipids Lecithins (also phosphatidylcholines) are a group of chemical compounds called phospholipids, which are composed of fatty acids, glycerol, phosphoric acid and choline. Lecithins are natural components of cell membranes…

Is there a measurement for fresh omega-3 oil? International scientists express concern about many low-quality or even rancid omega-3 products on the market. Omega-3 oils are unstable and oxidise quickly.…

Green tea powder Matcha comes from the Japanese and means “ground tea”, it is green tea ground into a fine powder. Good quality has an intense green colour and smells…

Fat from mango seeds Strictly speaking, we should speak of mango seed butter, because the fat is extracted from the mango kernels (seeds), but the name mango butter is more…