Type II diabetes is one of the diseases of civilization, the direct cause of which is too high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is primarily the result of insufficient insulin secretion or improper action of this hormone. Hyperglycemia often causes serious and chronic complications in diabetics, such as kidney disease, eye damage,…
Advantic’s CEO, Michal Wójcik, PhD in chemistry, was one of the speakers at the formal NUTRIBIOMED Cluster Council, combined with the 15th anniversary of the Cluster. He gave a presentation entitled “Advantic – contribution of the NUTRIBIOMED Cluster and the Experimental Plant to the development of the company”. During this event, Cluster members had the…
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin involved in the regulation of calcium and phosphate metabolism and thus in bone metabolism. It is found in food in two chemical forms: as vitamin D2 – ergocalciferol of plant origin and D3 – cholecalciferol of animal origin. New studies indicate its direct or indirect regulation of activity within…
PCI Days is the only prestigious and international B2B exhibition in Poland, dedicated to manufacturers, suppliers and companies operating in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. This fair was organized with cooperation with the most important institutions and organizations of the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. PCI Days exhibitors were suppliers to the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries,…
Vitafoods Europe 2022 is an international and global industry event where representatives of the global nutraceuticals market meet every year. Leading manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and functional foods, wholesalers, raw material suppliers, importers, exporters, branding and marketing experts and other industry-related service providers meet at this event. We couldn’t miss it either. This…
Magnesium glycerophosphate – underestimated raw material? Magnesium glycerophosphate is a unique organic salt. Interestingly, it is a combination of glycerol, phosphate and magnesium ions. All this in one molecule! Let’s start with the recommendations of the European Food Safety Authority…. According to the latest EFSA recommendations, the daily intake of magnesium should be 300 mg…