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Glossary RedMoringa: from A like Acerola to Z like Zinc
January 27, 2024
Acerola: Fruit-bearing shrub of tropical origin; The berries are used to make effective dietary supplements against flu and vitamin deficiencies as they are a natural source of vitamin C and ascorbic acid.
Chlorogenic acid: Substance used by the body to control blood sugar levels; also has positive effects on liver and kidney function, which are often impaired by diabetes.
Hyaluronic acid: basic component of connective tissue, responsible for the main characteristics of the skin, in particular its firmness, elasticity and hydration.
Amino acids: Basic building blocks of proteins, partly produced by the body and partly absorbed through food. They contribute to the growth and development of the organism and repair damaged tissue.
Antibiotic: A type of medication used to fight bacterial diseases or infections. Antibiotics work against bacteria themselves and prevent the infection from spreading or being transmitted to other people.
Antifungal: Pharmaceutical product used to combat fungal infections (also called "mycoses" or "fungal infections"); it is available both as a cream (for topical use) and as tablets for oral use.
Antioxidants: Substances that prevent or combat oxidation; they can be endogenous, produced by the organism, or exogenous; the latter (e.g. vitamins and selenium) are absorbed through food.
Antihistamine: Medication for the symptoms of allergic reactions (seasonal or food allergies). It works by blocking histamine, the molecule that the immune system releases after contact with an allergen.
Cellulite: Change in the superficial morphology of the skin, due to an inflammatory condition associated with an accumulation of subcutaneous lipids and fluids, resulting from various endocrine and genetic factors.
Cholesterol: A lipid that belongs to the family; is produced by the body, but can also be absorbed from animal foods. A distinction is made between LDL cholesterol (“bad”) and HDL cholesterol (“good”); an excess of the former can cause a stroke or a heart attack.
Organic: Any product of natural or animal origin produced using certified organic processing techniques that involve limited (or no) use of chemicals.
Diabetes: Chronic disease due to abnormal increase in sugar (glucose) in the blood. It occurs due to dysfunction or deficiency of insulin, the hormone that regulates glucose levels in the blood.
Liver protection: substance that has been shown to have a protective effect on the liver, such as lipotropic compounds that are effective against hepatic stenosis.
Flavonoids: 15-carbon polyphenol molecules, water-soluble, are phytonutrients with diverse properties found in some types of fruits and vegetables; they are divided into anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, isoflavones, flavonones, flavonols, chalcones, with antitumor, antioxidant, anti-aging properties and positive effects on circulation and prevention of obesity.
Microcirculation: Blood circulation in the capillaries, especially small blood vessels where arterial and venous circulation meet.
Essential Minerals: Minerals are a set of basic inorganic chemical compounds that are essential for the proper functioning of the organism; most of them are absorbed through food.
Blood sugar: The concentration of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Excessive blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) can cause various diseases, including diabetes mellitus.
Quercetin: A substance from the flavonoid family that is found in various types of fruits and vegetables. It is used nutraceutically for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Immune system: A complex system that includes various biological structures and processes and has the task of protecting the organism from external pathogens. The protective mechanisms can be innate or adaptive.
Spirochin: alkaloid found in moringa roots that has potential negative effects on the nervous system; for this reason it is not recommended to take too much of it.
Thyroid: Endocrine gland in front of the trachea; Their main function is the secretion of thyroid hormones, which perform various functions including the control of metabolism, the function of cells and the growth of the skeleton.
Terpenoids: Compounds formed by the union of terpenes with different carbon atoms, also known as isoprenoids. There are approximately two hundred thousand different molecules of terpenoids.
Zinc: (Symbol = Zn) Metal that occurs abundantly in nature (abundant in the earth's crust) and is also present in small concentrations in the human body. A balanced diet should ensure adequate zinc intake through foods such as eggs, fish, oysters, yeast, liver and dairy products.