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Group B vitamins are a group of molecules that are essential for our bodies. They are more commonly called energy vitamins because, while not directly supplying energy, they are indispensable…

Essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids essential for the proper functioning of the human body. The term ‘essential’ refers to the fact that since the organism cannot synthesise them…

Casein is the protein of the solid portion of milk, which is obtained after separating it from the liquid part (whey) during the production of cheese. It amounts to about…

Whey is the liquid part that remains from the process of making cheese after the casein has been extracted. With whey you can make ricotta, or use it to extract…

Powdered egg proteins are uncommon because our mind often links them to the amount of fat they contain, especially to cholesterol. In fact, most of the egg proteins in the…

Soy proteins are the most common protein supplement for vegetarians and vegans, as they derive from a legume.  Their biological value is 74, lower than serum proteins and caseins. Despite…

Astaxantine is the active substance which is the basis for the supplement Antiradical Mix+. It belongs to a subfamily of the carotenoids: xantofilles. In its pure form it has a…

Gels are defined as biphasic colloidal systems: a liquid phase embedded in a solid phase. Energy gels can be considered as a concentrated source of carbohydrates. The latter must be…

Alpha-Lipoic acid (α-lipoic acid, named also thioctic acid) is an important and necessary substance for our metabolism. Our body is able to produce it, although in modest quantities. Lipoic acid…