Category natural supplements

Generality What are Goji berries? Goji berries (in English wolfberries) are the fruits of a spontaneous shrub of Tibetan origin, belonging to the Solanaceae family, to the Genus Lycium and to the barbarum species. The binomial nomenclature of the Goji is Lycium barbarum . Goji berries are small in size and red in color

The Epimedium - also called Horny Goat Weed (dry goat weed) - is a medicinal herb that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to support reproductive capacity and the functions of the musculoskeletal system. From the botanical point of view, the term Epimedium identifies a genus of plants native to the Asian territory - in particular Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese - belonging to the Berberidaceae family

Generality Helicobacter pylori is a pathogenic bacterium that finds its ideal habitat in the mucus that covers the inner walls of the human stomach. It is estimated that the infection affects more than 50% of the world population, even if only in some cases it turns out to be symptomatic; as an indication, around 10-20% of affected individuals will develop forms of gastritis and peptic ulcers associated with the infection

Icariin is a flavonoid with structural formula C 33 H 40 O 15 , contained in singular quantities in plants of the genus Epimedium . These plants, belonging to the Berberidaceae family, are widespread in the Asian territory, where for millennia they have been exploited in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic and invigorating of sexual functions

Generality Phosphatidylserine is a structural phospholipid of biological membranes. Isolated for the first time in the central nervous system, it was initially called cephalin. This molecule, which has become today a valuable nutrient in the nutraceutical field, is present in various foods; in addition to offal, phosphatidylserine is also present in egg yolk and soy, which is now the main source from which it is extracted

Generality Pectin is a soluble fiber contained in the primary cell wall of plants. Citrus fruits are particularly rich, from which it is usually obtained for its numerous industrial applications. In addition to acting as a thickening agent - the use of jelly in jams is very popular - pectin is known in the health sector for its ability to reduce intestinal cholesterol absorption and slow down food sugars

Generality Lycopene is a natural molecule with a strong antioxidant and cytoprotective power. As a carotenoid, lycopene is found primarily in certain foods of the plant kingdom. If we consider the content of lycopene in various foods, the tomato is certainly the main food (it contains from 3 to 40 mg per kg of fresh product)

Generality What is karkadè? Karkadè, also known as " hibiscus tea " or " Abyssinian tea ", is a beverage that derives from the dried calyxes (sepals) of fleshy and fragrant scarlet flowers of the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant. Other names of hibiscus and karkadè are: roselle, rosella, sorrel, red sorrel, agua / rosa de Jamaica, zobo and bissap. T

The maqui is advertised as the fruit of eternal youth . Its properties would be linked to the considerable anthocyanin content, important for health, not only of the plant, but also of man. Will all this be true? What is maqui? The maqui is an evergreen plant that produces a blue-purple edible fruit, similar to a blueberry

What is the Mucuna? Mucuna is a climbing shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family, just like beans and other legumes in general. Identified by the scientific name Mucuna pruriens L., it grows wild in the tropical regions of Africa and southern Asia, particularly in India from the slopes of the Himalayas to Sri-Lanka, and in the Caribbean areas up to South America