Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that are among the most important vitamins for our body. The most important representative of these so-called secosteroids is vitamin D3, also…
Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that are among the most important vitamins for our body. The most important representative of these so-called secosteroids is vitamin D3, also…
The term vitamin E covers a group of different chemical compounds that have vitamin E activity. These are called tocopherols. They act as a protective system for the cells. Vitamin…
Vitamin B6 is not just a single vitamin, it is a collective term that combines various substances. The active and versatile vitamin strengthens the immune system and nerves and is…
Vitamin B12 belongs to the group of B vitamins. It is water-soluble, with the trace element cobalt as its central atom. Vitamin B12 fulfils a variety of functions in the…
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for humans. Ideally, vitamin A and its precursors are taken in with food. Vitamin A is only found in animal foods,…
Omega-3s are important fats that the body cannot produce itself. It is therefore imperative that humans take in this type of fat through food. Omega-3 fats are found everywhere in…
Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy. Your body uses minerals for many different tasks, including keeping your bones, muscles, heart and brain functioning properly. Minerals are also…
Berberin is a so-called alkaloid. Alkaloids are found in plants and protect them from microorganisms, pests and predators, among other things, and also regulate their growth. Berberin is found, for…
This plant wax is obtained from the shells of the berries of the lacquer tree, lacquer sumac (Rhus verniciflua), which thrives in India, Japan, Korea and parts of China. The…
The scent of plants Essential oils are produced in the so-called oil glands of plants and stored in the plant tissue. Oil glands can be found in the flowers, leaves,…
Reddish pigment Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring reddish pigment that belongs to the xanthophyll class of carotenoids. It is mainly produced by green algae and is responsible, for example, for…
Artemisinin is a secondary plant substance found in the leaves and flowers of the annual mugwort (Artemisia annua). Artemisia has been known in Chinese folk medicine for 2000 years and…
Origin of Argan Oil Argan oil is extracted from the seeds or kernels of the argan fruit, which ripens on the argan tree. Argan trees grow exclusively in one part…
Apricot kernel oil, as the name suggests, is not extracted from the fruit, but from the almond of the stone. The oil is mainly used in cosmetic products, but it…
An antioxidant, or also called a radical scavenger, can interrupt the chain reactions of free radicals and in this way prevent cell damage and thus also diseases. Free radicals are…
Antho from the Greek means blossom and kyanos blue dye. These are water-soluble plant pigments belonging to the flavonoids. They are actually found in most plants, but as the name…
In biochemistry, the so-called biosynthesis (“bringing together of life”) means, very simply and briefly summarised, the building up of organic substances; amino acid synthesis involves amino acids. These processes are…
Alpha lipoic acid is a fatty acid with antioxidant properties that help fight free radicals in the body. According to research, alpha lipoic acid may be beneficial in the treatment…
Energy Adenosine triphosphate, abbreviated ATP, is a molecule that provides energy and is the main energy store of cells. It consists of the bond between adenosine and three phosphate groups.…
Our body needs vitamins, but with a few exceptions it cannot produce them itself. Therefore, we have to supply them with our daily food. There are two groups of vitamins.…
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