Nutraceuticals explained by Phytocea

Vitamin B3, niacin, or PP (for pellagra preventive) , is a vitamin initially identified in the treatment of pellagra....

Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin. It contains cobalt. Several molecules are labeled as B12: ...

Vitamin B9, or folic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. It is present in animals in the form of folates (polyglutamates).

Vitamin B6 is a pyridoxine; it is a water-soluble vitamin (soluble in water). There are several forms: Pyridox...

Vitamin D refers to steroid compounds with antirachitic activity: ergocalciferol or vitamin D2 cholecalciferol...

Turmeric ( curcuma longa ) is a plant native to South Asia, belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. It is used exte...

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Prebiotics are ingredients that selectively stimulate the growth or activity of certain bacteria (or a small bacteria...

Wild garlic ( Allium ursinum) is a plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It grows naturally or is cultivated in Europe ...

A nutraceutical product refers to a food or part of a food that provides beneficial effects on health. Nutraceuticals...