In recent years, the health and wellness industry has seen a significant increase in the consumption of organic protein powders. Marketed as clean and natural alternatives to conventional supplements, these
In recent years, the health and wellness industry has seen a significant increase in the consumption of organic protein powders. Marketed as clean and natural alternatives to conventional supplements, these
Food supplements for weight loss are increasingly popular among individuals seeking quick and convenient solutions to manage their weight. Marketed as “natural” or “herbal” products, these supplements often promise significant
Alpha-lipoic acid, also known as thioctic acid or 1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid, is a powerful antioxidant that is widely used in food supplements for management of various chronic diseases and as an
Food additives are used to preserve, color, and stabilize foods and food products such as food supplements during their production, packaging, or storage. Among additives, the main function of preservatives
“Folates”, also known as vitamin B9, is a generic term for folic acid and its derivatives – dihydro-, tetrahydro-, methyl- and formyl compounds – which have metabolic activity. B9 is
Around 80% of the population regularly take food supplements and most consumers are convinced that the products are safe and effective. Despite the popularity of FS, some concerns have been
Lactose is a disaccharide composed of two monosaccharides: D-glucose and D-galactose, linked by a β-1,4-glycosidic bond, and is found mainly in dairy products. It occurs in two isomeric forms: α-lactose
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin obtained from the diet either in the form of vitamin A (mainly retinol and retinyl esters) in foods of animal origin or as provitamin
Proficiency testing is an effective external quality control tool for evaluating a laboratory’s analytical performance since it provides an important interlaboratory comparison and objective assessment of staff competencies, sample handling,
S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM), synthesized from methionine and adenosine triphosphate (ATP), is an endogenous metabolite present in all living organisms. SAM exists in two diastereoisomeric forms: the biologically active isomer (S,S)-S-adenosyl-methionine and