Cardiac glycosides constitute a diverse family of naturally derived compounds widely known for their ability to bind to and inhibit the sodium pump. Members of this family have been used in the clinic ...

ROCKVILLE, MD. — Revisions for steviol glycosides, caffeine, krill oil, gold and silver were proposed Jan. 2 to the Food Chemicals Codex, an internationally recognized compendium of food ingredient ...

For medicinal chemists, C-glycosides hit something of a sweet spot. These molecules contain a sugar and a nonsugar group tied together by a carbon-carbon bond that is sturdier than the carbon-oxygen ...

Foxgloves contain digoxin, a drug used to treat cardiac arrhythmia and heart failure that can also be toxic. But can ingesting it cause a heart attack? When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

EverSweet - the hotly-anticipated ‘next-generation’ Reb D and Reb M sweetener from Cargill and Evolva produced via fermentation – is now available in commercial quantities, say the partners, who have ...

To understand better and more deeply appreciate the development of knowledge in this field, it is desirable to begin with the simpler aspects of the action of these glycosides and then to proceed to ...

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — International food safety authority Codex Alimentarius (Codex) has adopted a framework that encompasses four different technologies for producing steviol glycosides, a move that ...

International food standards body Codex Alimentarius has adopted a Framework for steviol glycosides that encompasses four different production technologies in a move that is expected to ‘benefit the ...

Using stevia as a sugar substitute can reduce calories in foods and drinks, but it may also have some adverse effects. Possible side effects include nausea, bloating, low blood pressure, and hormone ...

Stevia leaf extract is often considered a safe and healthy sugar substitute, potentially reducing calorie intake, blood sugar levels, and the chance of developing cavities. However, some safety ...