Phytochemicals are the group of plant-derived compounds which can be found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and plant-based beverage such as wine and tea. Based on their chemical structure, phytochemicals can be divided into 3 general groups. They are phenolic acid, flavonoid, and stilbenes/lignans, where flavonoid is the most diverse group among them. These phytochemicals compound […]
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What is Quercetin and Bromelain? Before we talk about health benefits of taking quercetin and bromelain. We need to know what are those thing. First let us talk about quercetin, this substance is a flavonoid that widespread in nature. This substance is contains in onion. In 1857 is the first the quercetin nam used. This […]
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, and strong-smelling chemical. Most of us probably don’t feel familiar with the name of this particular substance. However, formaldehyde is easy to find in our daily life. It is commonly used in producing household products, such as adhesives, coatings, dishwashing liquids, […]
Before we talk about the dangers of fluoride, it’s good if we’ll talk about fluoride and it’s usefulness first? This article about: Facts About Florida; The Use Of Fluoride In The Drinking Water: benefits, dangers and avoid the risks; The Use of Fluoride In Toothpaste: benefits, dangers and avoid the risks; The Limitation of Fluoride […]
It has been well-known that there are a lot of health benefits one can get from consuming gelatin. It is known that consuming gelatin will help better digestion and it has been used in conventional treatment of intestinal disorders such as colitis. Regular intake of gelatin is proven to bring health benefits. The greatest part […]
Do you often enjoy alcoholic drink while hangouts or in party? Yes, drinking alcohol is usually fun for some people and it has been a culture to drink alcohol in some countries. Alcohol has become a culture in our society nowadays especially western people. People will feel incomplete if they didnt enjoy alcohol like champagne […]
The word “caffeine” is originated from German word “kaffee” and French word “café”, which means “coffee”. Caffeine has chemical name that is is 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine, based on its formula, C8H10N4O2. Caffein is one kind of Alkaloid in exact form of methylxanthines alkaloid or a chemical compound as produced by plant from metabolism of nitrogen. In the pure form […]