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Sylvia Rose
Feb 95 min read
Five Major Proteins of Nature & Human Health
Proteins are complex molecules integral to structure, function, tissue and organ regulation in all living organisms. Major proteins...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 84 min read
Peptides: Science of Human Health
Peptides are natural compounds used supplementally in medicine, skincare and fitness. Vital components of biological systems, peptides...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 65 min read
Structures of Starch: Amylose & Amylopectin
Starch is a carbohydrate indispensable to food, the environment and plant biology. It's an energy reserve for plants, consisting mainly...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 66 min read
Carbohydrates: Sugars of Nature & Health
Carbohydrates are essential macromolecules important to human health and the natural environment. They range from simple monosaccharides...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 55 min read
Botulism: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
Botulism is a serious food-borne illness caused by potent toxin of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum . This neurotoxin can lead to...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 45 min read
Maltose: Sweet Delight of Brewing & Energy
Maltose is a disaccharide, or double sugar, composed of two glucose molecules. Produced by a specialty enzyme, it's important to ecology,...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 24 min read
Five Types of Resistant Starch: Fiber & Health
Resistant starch is a carbohydrate. It doesn't digest in the small intestine but ferments in the large to provide fibrous bulk and...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 24 min read
Amylase: Starch to Sugar Enzyme of Digestion & Fermentation
Amylase is a powerful digestive enzyme, also important to fermentation. In saliva, it initiates digestion by decomposing starches into...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 23 min read
Lignans: Nature's Weapons of Defense
Lignans are compounds found mainly in whole grains, vegetables and seeds. Plants use them as defense weapons against threats like...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 13 min read
Digestive Enzymes: Amylase, Lipase & Protease
Amylase, lipase & protease are digestive enzymes essential to health. As biological catalysts they metabolize macronutrients into...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 14 min read
Molybdenum (Mo): Ecology & Human Health
Molybdenum (Mo) is a chemical element of great importance to nature, industry and health. A transition metal, molybdenum is also an...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 316 min read
Seven Trace Minerals: Nature's Little Helpers
Trace minerals are vital nutrients the human body needs in miniscule amounts. Supporting enzyme functions in processes such as oxygen...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 313 min read
Power of Pepsin: Potent Digestive Enzymes
Pepsin is an enzyme important to digestion and health. It breaks down protein-rich foods for smooth function of the gastrointestinal (GI)...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 305 min read
Enzymes: Marvels of Nature & Human Health
Enzymes are biological catalysts in functions essential to life. They ensure smooth digestion, fuel cellular activities and help maintain...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 304 min read
Galactose: Simple Sugar of Nature & Health
Galactose is a simple sugar or monosaccharide. It's related to glucose, with both sugars produced through the same process. Galactose is...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 284 min read
Syphilis: History & Symptoms of a Ravaging Disease
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) of obscure origins, a spotty history and massive impact. In the Renaissance its...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 282 min read
Organic Polymers: Ecology & Natural Health
Polymers are large molecules made of repeating units called monomers. They're integral to the structure of matter, and occur in synthetic...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 277 min read
Seven Probiotics: Human Digestive Health
Probiotics help maintain human health and support environmental balance. Seven major probiotics species benefit human physical and mental...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 275 min read
How & Why to Ferment Green Beans
Fermentation brings layers of flavor and a range of health benefits. Green beans are nutritious, but nourishing factors can be inhibited...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 274 min read
Cellulose: Plant Fibers of Structure & Strength
Cellulose is a polysaccharide or multi-sugar compound, one of the most abundant carbohydrates. Known for its flexible rigidity it...
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