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An Olive Citrus Blend is simple a blend of olive oil and citrus. Both these ingredients are reputed to have various health benefits and have been used in holistic medicine for a number of years. You can get a variety of different blends, a common mix is olive oil and lemon. About Olive Olive oil […]

Protease is a proteolytic enzyme. It is also known as Peptidase and Proteinase. This enzyme performs Proteolysis, which is the catabolism of protein. It catalyses the hydrolysis of peptide bonds to break down protein. Protease is found in virtually all organisms. It is found in animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, archaea and even viruses. The enzyme […]

There are plenty of supplements in the market, so choosing which to take can be a minefield. Should you choose natural or not? And then which supplement do you actually need? There’s so much to think about. Why Take Supplements? Supplements are generally taken by people with deficiencies. However they can be used by anyone […]

Amla Extract comes from the Indian Gooseberry Tree, Phyllanthus emblica. This tree is naturally found in India and the Middle East. Amla is the Hindi name and it is also known as Amalaki in Sanskrit. The tree produces a fruit that is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Ayurvedic doctors in India have used Amla […]

Lactase, also known as Lactase-phlorizin hydrolase (LPH), is a naturally occurring enzyme. It is found in many organisms, including humans. In humans and other mammals it is generally found in the small intestine. This enzyme is essential for the digestion of milk. It catalyses the breaking down of lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk, […]

Acerola Extract comes from the fruit of the Acerola plant. The plant has been used by people for centuries as a natural herbal remedy. It is believed to have a vast range of curative properties and is now used worldwide as a supplement. The Acerola Plant The Acerola plant, Malpighia emarginata, is a small tree/shrub. […]

Cellulase is a class of enzymes. There are five main types of this enzyme class, cellulose can be used to describe any of these or a mixture. These enzymes break down cellulose (which is a plant fibre) into simple sugars. This makes plants available for consumption. These enzymes are produced by fungi, bacteria and protozoan. […]

Lipase is an enzyme that is found in most (if not, all) living organisms. There are three types of enzymes – gastric, hepatic and pharyngeal. These enzymes help to break down fats, so that they can be more easily absorbed by the body. They are also important in a number of biological processes. Natural sources […]

Curcumin is a bright yellow, fat soluble chemical that is found in some plants. It is naturally found in Ginger and Turmeric (which is also part of the ginger family). Turmeric has higher amounts of curcumin present, it is this which gives turmeric its bright yellow colouring. Curcumin has a wide variety of commercial uses. […]