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What is casein phosphopeptide? The casein phosphopeptides (CPP) are derived from the milk protein casein by tryptic digestion. The CPP, containing the sequence -Pse-Pse-Pse-Glu-Glu- where Pse is a phosphoseryl residue, stabilize calcium and phosphate ions in aqueous solution and make these essential nutrients bioavailable. Under alkaline conditions the calcium phosphate is present as an alkaline amorphous phase complexed by the CPP, …

What is Stearic Acid? Stearic Acid is a fatty acid found primarily in animal derivatives, but in vegetable fats as well. It is used in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products, as a fragrance ingredient, surfactant and emulsifier. It is also used as the base for the manufacture of other fatty acid ingredients which are used as emulsifers, emollients …

What is DHM(Dihydromyricetin)? Dihydromyricetin (DHM) is an organic compound naturally found in the Japanese Raisin Tree. It’s often called by it’s Latin classification Hovenia Dulcis, and is found all over Asia. As a deciduous tree, it grows up to 12m tall, and bears a berry-like fruit that tastes similar to raisins, from which it gets it’s name. The molecule we …

What is Poria cocos extract? The Poria Cocos extract is sourced from the dried sclerotium of the Poria cocosWolf. The main ingredient of the Poria Cocos extract is triterpene and polysaccharide, which has the functions of strengthening the spleen, calming the nerves, clearing damp and promoting diuresis. It is used for the treatment of spleen deficiency, edema and oliguria. Modern pharmacological …

What Is Squalane? You may or may not have heard of squalane, but your skin has. The human body produces its own version (known as squalene), but the amount made and retained in the skin decreases over time. It peaks in our teens and then starts to decline in our 20’s, leaving skin rough, dry and vulnerable. Chemical Name: Squalane …

What is Monacolin K ? Monacolin K from red yeast rice contributes to the maintenance of a normal cholesterol level in the blood. In China, red yeast rice powder has been used for centuries as a food and a medicinal substance. It is made by fermenting a type of yeast called monascus purpureus over red rice. In Chinese medicine, monascus …

  WHAT IS OMEGA-3? Omega−3 fatty acids, also called ω−3 fatty acids or n−3 fatty acids, are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) characterized by a double bond three atoms away from the terminal methyl group. They are widely distributed in nature, being important constituents of animal lipid metabolism, and they play an important role in the human diet and in human …

L-theanine is an amino acid that is found in tea leaves. It was identified in tea by Japanese scientists in 1949. While tea is the most common dietary source for L-theanine, this compound is also found in some types of mushrooms. In foods, particularly green tea, L-theanine is thought to be a source of umami, the savory, brothy taste. It may …

L-Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid vital for a variety of biochemical reactions in our bodies. L-Arginine is involved in cell division, immune and cardiovascular functions, insulin, and other substances. Shown to increase nitric oxide, which helps support the cardiovascular system. Arginine HCL is a synthetically manufactured form of arginine that combines the amino acid with a hydrogen chloride molecule, …

  WHAT ARE NOOTROPICS? Nootropics – sometimes called smart drugs – are compounds that enhance brain function. Human brains are such complex organs that after centuries of research and clinical experiments, we have failed to understand it completely. With advancement in our knowledge for this particular organ of our body, several new discoveries are made every day. Our brain is …

Sarcosine (N-methylglycine) is an amino acid made in the body from choline (a type of B vitamin). Sarcosine occurs naturally in the body when choline is changed to glycine (another amino acid). Sarcosine prevents glycine from being taken back into the brain cells from which it was released. This action changes the activity of its receptors by keeping more of …

An Unusual Food With Health Benefits-Sea Cucumber Extract   Sea cucumbers are a type of marine animal. Most commonly found in the Indian and western Pacific Oceans, they’re consumed as a food in some parts of Asia and used for medicinal purposes in traditional Chinese medicine (a form of alternative medicine that originated in China). Dietary supplements containing ground and …