[Latin Name]Huperzia serratum

[Source] Huperziceae whole herb from China

[Appearance]Brown to white

[Ingredient]Huperzine A

[Specification]Huperzine A 1% – 5%, HPLC

[Solubility] Soluble in chloroform, methanol, ethanol, slightly soluble in water

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is Huperzine A]

Huperzia is a type of moss that grows in China. It is related to club mosses (the Lycopodiaceae family) and is known to some botanists as Lycopodium serratum . The whole prepared moss was used traditionally. Modern herbal preparations use only the isolated alkaloid known as huperzine A. Huperzine A is an alkaloid found in huperzia that has been reported to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, an important substance needed by the nervous system to transmit information from cell to cell. Animal research has suggested that huperzine A’s ability to preserve acetylcholine may be greater than that of some prescription drugs. Loss of acetylcholine function is a primary feature of several disorders of brain function, including Alzheimer’s disease . Huperzine A may also have a protective effect on brain tissue, further increasing its theoretical potential for helping reduce symptoms of some brain disorders.

[Function] Used in alternative medicine, huperzine A has been found to act as a cholinesterase inhibitor, a type of medicine used to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine (a chemical essential to learning and memory).

Not only used as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, huperzine A is also said to enhance learning and memory and to protect against age-related cognitive decline.

In addition, huperzine A is sometimes used to boost energy, increase alertness, and aid in the treatment of myasthenia gravis (an autoimmune disorder that affects the muscles).

In this video I discuss what are simple carbohydrates, fructose, glucose, and, what are monosaccharides and disaccharides. I discuss the basics of how simple carbs are formed.

Transcript (partial with notes)

Simple carbohydrates are sugars, not the table sugar that might come to mind, but simple sugars. They can be either monosaccharides, or disaccharides.

Monosaccharides are made up of only one sugar molecule. The main monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, galactose, and ribose. Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates.

Two monosaccharide molecules can join together to form a disaccharide, which is the second type of simple carbohydrate.

Some common disaccharides include sucrose, or table sugar, which is a glucose molecule joined with a fructose molecule, lactose, which is a galactose and glucose molecules joined together, and is found mainly in milk, and maltose, which is two glucose molecules joined together, and it is found in sweet potatoes.

For the most part, all Simple carbohydrates are turned into glucose in the body. Glucose is the main form of energy in the body. Simple carbohydrates are digested very quickly when they are in the form of added sugars or sweeteners, so it is best to get them from nutrient dense foods such as fruits, veggies and whole grains that contain fiber. Milk is also a good source, as it contains vitamins and minerals.

Cranberry Benefits and Advantages

Drinking cranberry juice is therefore great for the body and increase salicylic acid in the body.

Several Health Benefits of cranberries:

- Cranberries cure the urinary tract infections. It contains proanthocyanidins so it helps in preventing from the bacteria which stick to the walls of the uterus and bladder.

- Cranberries help in fighting cancer, especially breast cancer in women. Other types of cancers which can be cured are lung, prostate and colon.

- Cranberries contain acids like citric, malic etc which removes kidney stone and other bladder problems.

- Cranberries have a very positive effect on heart. It helps in lowering down the cholesterol.

- Cranberries if consumed on regular basis can cure very common diseases like Gingivitis, gum diseases, plaque buildup and cavities.

- Cranberries are rich in antioxidants and thus helps to flush out system and in turn improves the metabolism and digestive system which further leads to good healthy weight loss.

- The antioxidants contained in cranberries helps your body get rid of all the free radicals and protect you from aging and help your skin to look young.

- Cranberries can also help to lift your moods by reducing stress and depression. They are very good for brain and improve memory power.