Biotin – What is it and How is it Useful?
Tweet Biotin refers to water-soluble vitamins which contains sulfur compound. At times, Biotin is also called vitamin H. In the human body, this vitamin is excreted in the intestines by bacteria, while in foods it is found attached to protein or amino acid lysine known as biocytin. Degradation of biotin proteins typically occurs in the small intestines or digestive tract, thereby being released inform of biocytin, biotin or...
Bilberry – A Highly Effective Medicinal Herb
Tweet Nature is capable of curing us with its medicines in the form of herbs. Bilberry is one of the nature’s premium gifts to humankind. It is a shrub and produces berries. Its color ranges from dark purple to black. These berries have been in use for medicinal purposes for over 1000 years. This medicinal plant is known by different names: Huckleberry, European blueberry, Whortleberry, Myrtle Blueberry, Bleaberry, and...
Bifidobacteria – Enhance Your Well-Being
Tweet Every day, there is constant battle going on between the healthy bacteria who try to create a healthy environment in the digestive tract and the bad bacteria who try to establish dominance. Healthy or beneficial bacteria contribute to healthy digestion and are necessary for optimal health. On the other hand, bad or harmful bacteria create an imbalance in the gut flora and affect your digestive health and results in many...
Beta-Carotene – A Concise Overview
Tweet Beta-carotene is one of the natural chemicals present in carotenes or carotenoids. This carotene gives the orange color to fruits and vegetables like carrots, pumpkins and sweet potatoes. It derives the name beta-carotene from the Latin name for carrot. Beta-carotene is an effective and abundant form of provitamin A found in food. It can also be made in a laboratory and it is used as a coloring agent for foods....
Belladonna – A Wonderful Multi-Utility Herb
Tweet Belladonna is a tough perennial shrub. It is not a common garden plant. In fact, it is considered one of the most toxic plants that are available in the western hemisphere. The roots of this plant are thick and plump and look whitish. They can be as long as 6 inches and are branched. The leaves are of dull green color with the size of the leaves ranging from 3-10 inches. It has bell-shaped flowers in dull purple color....
The Buzz about Bee Balm and Bees Wax
Tweet We are all aware of how hard bees work to produce bees wax and manipulate bee balm. If we were only as industrious as the bees, we would also bear good fruit. Usually, it is honey that is attributed to bees. Although they are interrelated, it is important to step back and distinguish between the two terms in order to appreciate the bigger picture. Mind Your Bees Wax The term, itself, has evolved from the vernacular and...
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