Category : Ingredients
Category : Ingredients
Amla, or more commonly known as Indian gooseberry, has long been held as a “miracle” berry among health conscious people. This can mostly be attributed to its high vitamin-C content. Botanically, amla is known as Amilica Embillicus and is a tree native to India. This tree produces small yellow/green fruits that can be extracted into a
Bioflavanoid. Does this word sound familiar to you? No? Well, most people would probably answer ‘no’ to that question as well, so really, we can’t blame you. And you’re right, “bioflavanoid” does sound like a word taken straight out of a sci-fi movie. (So in case you were wondering, no — bioflavanoid has nothing to do
If protease digests proteins and amylase digests carbohydrates, can you venture a guess as to what lipase digests? If you guessed fats, you were correct! Just like amylase breaks down carbs into simpler forms of sugar, lipase breaks down fats into smaller molecules that are known as fatty acids and glycerol. In science jargon, the
In today’s world, there seems to be a widespread belief that carbohydrates (more commonly referred as “carbs”) are bad for you. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Along with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of the 3 main macro-nutrients essential to the human body. Amylase is the digestive enzyme responsible for digesting carbohydrates and
What do you know about papayas? Aside from being rich in vitamin C, folate and fiber, this delicious and exotic fruit also happens to be rich in a very special kind of digestive enzyme — namely, papain. When working in conjunction with bromelain (a proteolytic enzyme found in pineapple), papain can do wonders for your digestive system
Did you know that pineapple has been a vital part of Hawaiian folk medicine for centuries? Most people don’t. When you think of pineapple, you think of the perfect garnish for your tropical drinks, right? You probably don’t think of it as a powerful treatment for allergies and indigestion, and you most certainly don’t think
What if we told us that a powerful, all-natural supplement known for its amazing anti-clotting properties and ability to deter heart diseases and stroke existed? Would you believe us? Probably not. And here’s the thing — we wouldn’t blame you either. In today’s world, nothing is natural anymore. People fight bacteria with medicine, injuries with medicine and
Protease. Does that word sound familiar? Don’t worry if it doesn’t — soon it will! But just in case, we’ll give you a small hint: Protein. As the name entails, protease (also known as proteolytic enzyme and peptidase), is a kind of enzyme that helps us digest proteins by breaking them down. Of course, this