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What Are Meat Alternatives? A meat alternative, also known as a meat substitute or plant-based meat, is a food product designed to mimic the taste, texture, and appearance of traditional animal-based meat but is created entirely from plant-based ingredients.  The main objective of meat substitutes is to offer a healthy, ethical substitute for traditional meat products. Here are some things to think about when comparing meat substitutes to actual meat, as well as the reasons why they exist: Why Do Meat Substitutes Exist? Environmental Sustainability Resources are used up quickly when producing animal-based meats like beef and pork, which also contributes to deforestation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Meat alternatives aim to reduce the environmental impact associated with meat production by using plant-based ingredients that require fewer resources. Animal Welfare There is a growing interest in cruelty-free alternatives as a result of worries about how animals are trea

Systemic enzyme supplements are dietary supplements that are taken orally and often contain a combination of enzymes, including proteases (which break down proteins), lipases (which break down fats), and amylases (which break down carbohydrates). Some formulations may also include other enzymes like bromelain (from pineapple) or papain (from papaya). These enzymes are typically derived from natural sources such as plants or animals and are believed to have broad effects throughout the body, potentially reducing inflammation, supporting the immune system, and promoting overall well-being, among other potential benefits. Post Covid 19 A  study of the efficacy of systemic enzymes and probiotics in patients with a complaint of post-COVID fatigue suggests that a 14 days supplementation of ImmunoSEB (systemic enzymes complex) + ProbioSEB CSC3 (probiotics complex) resolves post-COVID-19 fatigue and can improve patients’ functional status and quality of life. Moreover, the supplements were we

What is psyllium?  Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds. It’s most commonly known as a laxative. However, research shows that taking psyllium is beneficial to many parts of the human body, including the heart and the pancreas. Psyllium supplements are made from psyllium seed husk, the mucilaginous coat that surrounds the psyllium seed. The husk is about 90% fiber, most of which (about 80% of the fiber) is soluble fiber. This soluble fiber can attract and bind water (absorbing about 10 times its weight in water), forming a non-fermentable, viscous gel. The remaining 20% of the fiber in psyllium husk is insoluble fiber that can also add bulk to stool. What are the health benefits of psyllium? Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative. In the gut, the gel created by psyllium's soluble fiber occupies volume and slows digestion, leading to fullness and helping to regulate blood sugar levels, and softens and adds bulk to stool, providing a laxativ

Flavonoids, polyphenols, and phytochemicals are terms often used to describe different types of bioactive compounds found in plants, but there is some overlap between them as well.  Flavonoid Vs Polyphenol Vs Phytochemical Phytochemicals cover all bioactive compounds discovered in plants, including  polyphenols like flavonoids as well as other non-polyphenolic substances. Polyphenols are a broader category of compounds that include flavonoids as well as other subgroups, whereas flavonoids are a specific type of polyphenol.  While these terms have distinctions, they are often used interchangeably in casual language and scientific literature due to their close relationship in the context of plant-based compounds and their potential health benefits. Here are the key differences and relationships between these terms: a. Flavonoids Flavonoids are a subgroup of polyphenolic compounds. Flavonoids in food are generally responsible for colour, taste, prevention of fat oxidation, and protection

The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). In March 2023, the Alzheimer’s Association of the United States released its latest data indicating that there are about 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and above suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Without many breakthroughs in prevention, mitigation, or treatment, it is projected that this number could reach 13.8 million by 2060. Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. It can affect memory, thinking skills and other mental abilities. Currently, there are no cures or effective medications to prevent or treat AD, which translates into USD 321 billion in healthcare costs in the US and over USD 1 trillion in the world [ R ] that places a significant financial and psychological burden on both patients as well as their family members or caregivers.   The exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is not yet fully understood, although a number of things are thought to incre