Domoic Acid: Domoic acid is a toxic amino acid produced by certain species of algae. Domoic acid binds to a receptor that helps nerve cells control the flow of ions across their cell membranes. The receptor no longer works correctly, and the uncontrolled flux of ions damages and eventually kills the nerve cell.

 

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Domoic Acid: Domoic acid is a toxic amino acid produced by certain species of algae. Domoic acid binds to a receptor that helps nerve cells control the flow of ions across their cell membranes. The recep . . . View Full Definition

Hydrochloric Acid: Stomach acid.

Hydrobromic Acid: Acid liberated during the developing process by the reduction of bromide.

Hydrolyzed Ascorbic Acid: Substance deeply absorbed into skin cells stimulating collagen synthesis, it works as a powerful antioxidant, used in revitalizing skin care products.

Lactic Acid: A substance caused by anaerobic training of the muscles, a build up prevents continuation of exercise, and a good example is 400 metre runners. Watch how they slow down during the last 100 m . . . View Full Definition

Linolenic Acid: An essential fatty acid.

Hyaluronic Acid: Also known as Hyaluronan or, simply, HA, component of the connective tissue, its main function is to cushion and lubricate, it occurs in joints, eyes, heart valves etc., considered to be “th . . . View Full Definition

Hydroxy Acids: Substances penetrating the epidermis and upper dermis aiming to slough dead skin cells, used as anti-aging and anti-wrinkle ingredient in skin care products, the large cosmetic market based . . . View Full Definition

Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA): Essential fatty acid contained especially by plant-extracted oils, useful in normal brain function, growth, normal development, bone strength, skin and hair growth stimulation, stimulator of . . . View Full Definition

Eicosapentaenoic Acid: An omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oils.