High strength vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid (ascorbic acid is the chemical name of vitamin C). It is a water-soluble vitamin that helps in the normal body function, growth and development, wound repair, collagen formation, strengthening of the cartilage, bones, and immune system function. It also supplies antioxidant to the body, preventing oxidative … Read more
Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient for human beings and other multicellular animals. It is a water soluble vitamin found in fruits, vegetables, organ meat like the kidney and liver of some animals. It is at the peak of ripeness that these foods contain the highest amount of vitamin C. Human … Read more
Vernonia amygdalina, popularly called bitter leaf, is a perennial herb or shrub that grows in the coastal savannah region. The edible vegetable from the Asteraceae family now grow in most part of Africa, and Asia. The difference between this plant and Vernonia colorata is the hairy leaves present in the latter. Vernonia genus has over … Read more
Bakeries, restaurants and catering service providers use raw eggs to make products. Some people also take it raw or mix it with other drink and food. But the question is, “how healthy is eating of raw egg?” It is important to be careful when preparing food with raw egg because of the incidence of food-borne … Read more
Instant noodles are one of the most popularly eaten staple food worldwide. The food which was started by Nissin Foods in 1958 in Japan is now a major diet in most countries of the world. This is due to the affordability, nutritional content, flavouring, ease of cooking and longer shelf life. Instant noodles also have … Read more
Ulsakit is a combination therapy for treating Helicobacter pylori, also called Campylobacter pylori. The gram-negative bacteria infects the stomach or duodenum (first part of the small intestine). It causes chronic inflammation (gastritis) producing a cytotoxin that causes ulcer. They can also increase the risk of stomach cancer. Peptic ulcer, or stomach ulcer, are open sores … Read more
The causative agent of viral diseases is the virus. Because of the rapid replication of the virus in living cells, the virus is a huge threat to humanity. That is why antiviral medications are important in the healthcare delivery system. Also, viruses are difficult to control as they have the ability to resist and evade … Read more
Neem, Azadirachta indica, belongs to the family, Meliaceae. It is originally from India but now grows in other tropical and subtropical region. Neem oil is a natural byproduct of neem. Countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, England, France now plant neem tree. The tree is an evergreen, small to medium-sized with … Read more
Moringa oleifera, named the “wonder tree” or “miracle tree” is one of the most nutritious and therapeutic plant. Moringa tea is a product from this plant. The whole plant parts such as the leaves, pods, flowers, seed has both medicinal and nutritional elements. The tree is native to the Indian, Pakistan, Nepal region but now … Read more
Moringa Oleifera, also called ‘drumstick tree’, or ‘horseradish tree’ is one of the most wonderful tree. The plant, which has its origin in Northern India, contains sufficient nutrients and phytochemical that are of health benefits. Apart from India, other countries such as Mexico, Madagascar, Bolivia, Argentina and South West Asia grow the plant. There are … Read more