Category natural supplements

Generality Myo-inositol is the biologically most active form of inositol. Taken through the diet, through the consumption of bran, whole grains, brewer's yeast, citrus fruits and some meats, myo-inositol can be synthesized minimally also by the human body, starting from glucose. Although there are still no certainties concerning its essentiality for the growth, development and proper functioning of the human organism, many authors consider inositol a vitamin, defining it as vitamin B7

Generality The exotic plant of Noni ( Morinda citrifolia ) has been known for thousands of years in the Polynesian islands for its properties. Traditional medicine has long used the derivatives of the small evergreen tree, to treat disorders of the skin, nervous system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system and osteo-articular system

What is Noni Scientific name: Morinda Citrifolia L. Family : Rubiaceae Synonyms : Indian mulberry, Nonu, Nono, Bumbo, Lada, Munja and Canary Wood. Origin of the name Morinda (Latin name of the genus) comes from the fusion of the two words Morus (Gelso) and India ; Citrifolia (Latin name of the species) alludes to the similarity of the leaves to those of the lemon ( Citrus ); Noni, the most used common name, is instead of Polynesian origin

Generality Oleuropein and its glycoside are the most abundant polyphenols present in olive oil, as well as the products that give it its main organoleptic characteristics. Present in the leaves and in the fruit of the olive, oleuropein would appear to represent - together with lignans and other derivative phenols, such as hydroxytyrosol - the most important bioactive principle of olive oil

Generality Flaxseed oil is extracted from the seeds of the Linum usitatissimum plant. From these seeds - particularly rich in mineral salts, proteins and above all lipids - it is possible to extract an oil consisting of 40-60% alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), 15% of oleic acid and a small part of other molecules biologically active, such as lignans and glycosides

Generality The omega 3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from the alpha linolenic acid progenitor. Despite the biological importance of the latter, the main clinical and integrative repercussions of omega 3 are to be attributed to two of its derivatives: eicosapentanoeic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

Generality What is perilla frutescens? Perilla ( Perilla frutescens ) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Labiate family. Very common in China, and subsequently introduced in Japan, India, Korea and other Asian countries, it is cultivated and used in daily nutrition, both as a vegetable and as a source of vegetable oil - perilla oil - particularly rich in omega three

What is Quercetin Quercetin, or quercitin if you prefer, is a ubiquitous flavonoid present in a wide variety of fruits (apples, grapes, olives, citrus fruits, berries), vegetables (tomatoes, onions, broccoli, capers), beverages (tea and red wine) and herbal extracts. In nature, quercetin is not present in the isolated form but as an aglycone (non-sugary part) of various glycosides, including rutin and quercitrin; in this form it abounds, in particular, in the extracts of horse-chestnut, gingko biloba, calendula, hawthorn, chamomile, lovage and hypericum

What is Rooibos The rooibos is a drink obtained by infusion of the dried leaves of Aspalathus linearis , a South African shrub plant, belonging to the Fabaceae family and typical of the Cederberg region. In the local language (Afrikaans), the term rooibos means red bush , to emphasize the vermilion color of the drink

What is Acai Berry? Acai Berry is a berry with different nutritional properties and a certain therapeutic potential. This fruit, with a sour and pleasant taste, is produced from a palm ( Euterpe Oleracea ), widespread only in the Amazon. Considered a highly energetic food, the Acai fruit has been consumed by the Amazon Indians for centuries, as a food base and a natural remedy for various diseases