Maca extract is a concentrate extracted from the root of the maca plant (Lepidium meyenii). Maca is a cruciferous plant native to the Peruvian Andes, and its root is valued for its nutritional value and potential health benefits. Maca root has been traditionally used as a food and herbal remedy to e Read More
Cinnamon extract, derived from plants of the Cinnamomum genus (such as Ceylon cinnamon Cinnamomum verum and Chinese cinnamon C. cassia), possesses a variety of bioactivities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic effects, due to its rich active components. This paper reviews the Read More
Low-density lipoprotein is a kind of lipoprotein particles that carry cholesterol into peripheral tissue cells, which can be oxidized into oxidized low-density lipoprotein. When low-density lipoprotein, especially oxidized low-density lipoprotein (OX-LDL) is excessive, the cholesterol carries will a Read More
Grape skin, a major byproduct of the wine industry, has garnered increasing attention in recent years due to its richness in various bioactive compounds. This paper reviews the main functional components in grape skin extract (such as resveratrol, proanthocyanidins, and anthocyanins), explores their Read More
The Lotus Plumule, a traditional ingredient steeped in the millennia-old wisdom of Chinese civilization, is experiencing a renaissance through the lens of modern scientific inquiry. Liensinine, a key active component within the Lotus Plumule, is rapidly emerging as a focus of cutting-edge medical re Read More
Selenomethionine is a selenium-containing amino acid and a selenium analogue of methionine. Its chemical structure is similar to that of methionine, except that the sulfur atom is replaced by a selenium atom. Selenomethionine is one of the main organic forms of selenium in organisms and is widely pr Read More
