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Chemical definition:
Mixture of natural Hydrocarbons and Phytosterols
Assay: Min. 75%
Insaponifiable matter 25% and not less than 25% total sterols (estimated
as b-sitosterol)
Product Origins:
The annual herb Zea Mays is a member of the Gramineae family. Zea
Mays contains proteins, starch, fat, Calcium, potassium, Iron, Vitamin
B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin carotene,
cellulose and lysine. The Insaponifiable fraction of Zea Mays is
extracted from the corn of Zea Mays.
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Therapeutic
Applications: The Insaponifiable fraction of Zea Mays
is thought to reduce the mobility of the teeth, mitigate gum swelling
and promote repairing of the alveolar bone by stimulating osteocytes.
Especially among aged people Zea Mays is cited for its use in the
prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Known cosmetic indications include the use of
the insaponifiable fraction of Zea Mays as a skin protectant, as
an anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic and for its skin regenerative
properties.
Therapeutical
Categories: Stomatologic
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