Vitamins and minerals are essential substances that our bodies need to develop and function normally. The known vitamins include A, C, D, E, and K, and the B vitamins: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxal (B6), cobalamin (B12), biotin, and folate/folic acid. A number of minerals are essential for health: calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, sulfur, cobalt, copper, fluoride, manganese, and selenium.
D-Biotin: Application; Side effects and Benefits
D-Biotin is a water-soluble enzyme cofactor that is present in trace amounts in every living cell. It binds primarily to proteins or peptides and is abundant in liver, kidney, pancreas, yeast and milk
Jan 8,2024 Vitamins and Minerals medicinesβ-Carotene: Dietary Sources and Benefits
β-Carotene is found in richer sources, mostly in brightly coloured fruits and vegetables such as carrots, spinach, kale, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli, onions, peppers, cantaloupe and apricots.
Jan 5,2024 Vitamins and Minerals medicinesAscorbic acid (Vitamin C) for Skin
Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, may help slow early skin aging, prevent sun damage, and improve the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots, and acne.
Dec 5,2022 Vitamins and Minerals medicinesTopical Pharmacology and Uses in Skin of Nicotinamide
Aging is caused by many different factors such as the loss of deep bone structure and subcutaneous fat, in addition to oxidative skin damage caused by cumulative sun exposure.
Mar 9,2022 Vitamins and Minerals medicinesNicotinamide - Medical Applications and Role in Skin Diseases
Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide, is an increasingly popular component of topical cosmeceuticals. It has shown a wide variety of benefits such as improving epidermal barrier function and theref
Mar 9,2022 Vitamins and Minerals medicinesPhotoprotection of Human Skin by Vitamin C
Using a porcine skin model and applying 15% vitamin C in an aqueous solution adjusted to pH 3.2 with the help of semi-occlusive patches, vitamin C significantly protected from UVB-induced erythema and
Mar 3,2022 Vitamins and Minerals medicinesThe photoprotective effects of vitamin E
The photoprotective effects of vitamin E (α-tocopherol) have been studied extensively. Whereas most studies have been performed in animals, several studies exist investigating the photoprotective effe
Mar 3,2022 Vitamins and Minerals medicinesNicotinamide Riboside: Benefits, Side Effects and Dosage
Nicotinamide riboside is a member of the vitamin B3 family, which also includes niacin and niacinamide. It's found in fruits, vegetables, meat, and milk. Nicotinamide riboside is changed in the body
Jan 17,2022 Vitamins and Minerals medicinesWhat is β-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide?
β-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (β-NAD) has been used for the preparation of deacetylated tubulin. It has also been used for UDP-glucose-6-hydrogenase (UGDH) enzyme activity assay of orital fibrob
Dec 8,2021 Vitamins and Minerals medicinesSynthesis and application of α-Tocopherol
Vitamin E exists in eight different forms, four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. All feature a chromane ring, with a hydroxyl group that can donate a hydrogen atom to reduce free radicals and a hydr
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