Health / Vitamins Glossary

Glycolic Acid: Also known as hydroxyacetic acid, substance with exfoliating properties, used in cosmetic abrasive procedures for dead skin removal and rejuvenation in concentrations of 20%-80% or in at-hom . . . View Full Definition

Glycoprotein: A compound containing a protein and a carbohydrate.

Gram (G): A unit of weight measurement. 100 g is equal to 3.53 ounces. One ounce is equal to 28.35 g.

Hemoglobin: An iron-containing protein that carries oxygen in the blood.

Herb: Herbs are plants used as flavorings in cooking, but herbs can also be used as supplements for health or medicinal reasons.

Hesperidin: A bioflavonoid.

High Density Lipoprotein (HDL): A protein made in the liver which is responsible for transporting cholesterol and other lipids from the body.

Histamine: A compound found in all cells and released in allergic and inflammatory reactions.

Homocysteine: A product of protein breakdown that is considered to be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Honey: Disturbances, burn marks, ulcers, sore throat etc. it works as a preserving agent and antioxidant.

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

Hydrochloric Acid: Stomach acid.

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

Hydroquinone: White substance with crystalline content, used as bleaching agent in skin care treatments, creams and lotions.

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

Idebenone: Synthetic variant of Coenzyme Q10, cerebral stimulant increasing brain energy levels, works as a rejuvenator on the inside and outside and energy enhancer.

Insulin: A hormone that is released by the pancreas that regulates the metabolism of glucose.

Interferon: A protein produced when cells are exposed to a virus or other foreign genetic material which protects uninfected cells from infection.

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