Vitalmax Vitamins Glossary Terms

Aloe

The Aloe Vera plant is well known for its healing powers. Gel from the pulp of the leaves has been used topically for thousands of years to treat wounds, skin infections, burns, and many other skin conditions including Eczema and Psoriarsis. Because Aloe is a natural substance it works well with the digestive tract to help cleanse the bowel and reduce bloating. It has also been known to help with treating minor vaginal irritations.

Beta-Sistosterol

A substance found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds that is used as an ingredient in medicine. Some of the most common uses for beta-sistosterol include: boosting the immune system, preventing colon cancer, and the treatment of gallstones, flu, HIV/AIDS, rheumatoid arthiritis, asthma, hair loss, and fibromyalgia. Men use it for enlarged prostate and women for symptoms of menopause. It is also known for its cholesterol-lowering qualities.

Bone Density

A medical term that refers to the amount of matter per square centimeter of bones that is calibrated by a procedure called densitometry. A bone density test is used to determine the variance of bone mineral density from the mean in establishing a condition known as osteoporosis. Average density in men is 3.88 g/cm2 and in women 2.90 g/cm2.

Chromium

A mineral known to enhance the action of insulin and is involved in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. It can be found in small amounts in many foods such as meat and whole-grain products, some fruits, vegetables, and spices. Foods high in simple sugars like sucrose and fructose are low in chromium.

Chrysin

A natural plant flavonoid compound extracted from many plants, honey and Passiflora which is a member of the passion flower family known to be an effective inhibitor of aromatase. Aromatase is the enzyme that causes the conversion of testosterone into extrodiol which is important for older men in maintaining strength, energy, muscle mass and libido.

Coenzyme Q10, CoQ10

An enzyme produced by the human body is needed for the basic functioning of cells. Levels of CoQ10 decrease with age and those with heart conditions, muscular dystrophies, Parkinson's disease, cancer, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. CoQ10 is also known for its role in producing energy and has been recommended for numerous conditions. Levels of CoQ10 can be increased by taking dietary supplements.

Cranberry

The fruit and leaves of this berry are known to have antioxidant and anticancer activity. Cranberries were used historically for the treatment of wounds, urinary disorders, diarrhea, diabetes, stomach ailments, and liver problems. Today, cranberry products help in preventing infections that lead to stomach ulcers, and to prevent dental plaque.

Cranberry extract

Known to have medicinal properties, this fruit's extract is available in supplement form and when used helps to keep the urinary tract free of bacteria, helping to prevent urinary tract infections.

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)

DHA is an active component in fish that produces omega-3 fatty acids which is known to reduce triglycerides in the blood and prevent cardiac arrhythmias. DHA is required for the maintenance of normal brain function in adults and helps improve learning ability. Deficiency in DHA is associated with cognitive decline during the aging process and the onset of Alzheimer disease.

DHT (dihydrotesterone)

A naturally occurring hormone in the body associated with hair loss. Hereditary baldness in both sexes results from a complex reaction when the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts testosterone into DHT. Genetically hair follicles are oversensitive to DHT which over time become smaller and smaller, eventually leading to baldness.

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