Coenzyme Q10 as ubiquinone and ubiquinol
In 1978, Peter Mitchell was awarded the Nobel Prize for one of the most important discoveries in nutritional science. The justification for this award stated: u.a.: “Q10 is an indispensable...
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Vitamin C - Biochemistry and Therapeutic Application
Vitamin C – just like the B vitamins – is one of the water-soluble vitamins (and water-soluble antioxidants). In the organism, it occurs in its active, reduced form as ascorbic...
Phosphatidylserine - Basics & possible therapeutic use
Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid that is attracting growing scientific interest. Numerous clinical studies now show that positive effect of phosphatidylserine on cognitive functions, in age-related memory disorders and cognitive decline,...
Guggul extract and guggulsterones
The resin of Guggul, whose name translates as "that which protects against disease," is used as incense to repel mosquitoes. In Ayurveda, Guggul is taken internally. v.aGuggul is used for...
Magnesium - Basics & therapeutic use
Magnesium is an essential micronutrient that v.a...is stored in the bones. This article discusses the biochemical basics. v.a. the possible preventive and therapeutic use of magnesium.
Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ)
Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) was only “discovered” a few years ago and exhibits two highly interesting properties that distinguish this substance from other vital substances: its antioxidant strength, but v.a. its...