The chemistry of love

Is that really a chemistry of love? We can blame our chemicals for everything. Surprisingly chemistry does play an important role in how a relationship progresses. The common symptoms of love, like sweaty palms and restlessness, is causing by a natural chemical. Researchers say this is due to the dopamine, norepinephrine and phenylethylamine we're releasing, and these are commonly known as the 'love molecule'. Dopamine is thought to be the pleasure chemical, producing a feeling of bliss. Norepinephrine is similar to adrenaline and produces the racing heart and excitement. Those love molecule are being released from the brain due to triggered from deceptively simple actions like the meeting of the eyes or touching of the hands. Heady emotions, racing pulses and heavy breathing results, and all these are clinically explained as an overdose of this chemical. Besides, a very interesting thing is that chocolate is known to have very high level of this chemical. Thus, this is the reason why chocolate is considered a perfect gift for valentine.

The latest discovery is the arrangement of molecules in this chemicals. And this discovery actually will making the whole world to be EXCITED. Why? Imagine that scientist can actually concoct love potions. In other words, mankind could be on its way to isolating the chemical compound and making drugs that can induce these reactions in us. Meaning, you take the drug, and you fall in love with the next person you see. Wow.. Imagine the chaos that the world will face. But the scientists say that as of now, this discovery will be used to find out how it can help in some other chemical reactions, to cure disease or other, more useful pursuits and research. At this point of time, research on the phenylethylamine molecule breakthrough could be extremely helpful in testing of chemicals related to mental illness. Parkinson's disease could be one.

High levels of dopamine are also associated with norepinephrine, which heightens attention, short-term memory, hyperactivity, sleeplessness and goal-oriented behavior. In other words, couples in this stage of love focus intently on the relationship and often on little else.

Another interesting chemical is oxytoxin, the 'cuddling' chemical. It promotes the need to be physically held, have close contact with he mate and makes both the sexes more caring. It can be released simply by a lover’s look, smell or even a fantasy.

So much for the chemistry of infatuation. When infatuation subsides, another chemical takes over, which is responsible for intimate relationships. These chemicals are created by endorphins. They make a relationship steadier, intimate, dependable, warm and a great sharing experience. They do not induce a giddy high, but calmness and stability…hence are the reason why people stay married. The longer they are married, the longer two people stay together, because this chemical is addictive. It is endorphins that trigger grief on a spouse’s death or long separation, those yearnings for togetherness. The two types of attachments can be summed up as follows, adrenaline love is being in love with the idea of being in love. While endorphins, we like loving someone.

So much for the magic of love and the realms written on it. It did come out of a bottle after all and continues to afflict us generations after generation.

VITAGEN- my favourite drink!

As everyone know, vitagen is good to our digestive system. Has anyone wonder how good it is? We shall find it.

First, we look for the ingredient in vitagen.
- Dietary fiber (Inuin & polydextrose)
- Fructose
- Milk Solids
- Surcrose
- Glucose
- Permitted Stabilizers
- Permitted Flavouring
- Permitted Colouring
- Lactobacillus culture (probiotics)


Basically it is like most cultured milk products. They difference would be just the amount of sugar, other flavourings and the type of bacteria used. I would highly recommend everyone to drink a bottle of Vitagen per day. It does contains probiotics that helps to maintain a healthy gut flora. A healthy gut flora in turn makes our digestive system work better and also suppresses the growth of bad bacteria. Besides, it is also convenient. Just grab a bottle from your fridge and drink up on the way to work.

The Healthier Probiotics Drink. I do really like it. I prefer the LB flavour. Not so sweet like others cultured milk products. and doesn’t leave any stickiness in your mouth.

Glucose
Introduction To Glucose
- Chemical Formula - C6H12O6
- An Important Carbohydrate in Biology
- Living Cells use it as a source of Energy
- Has a lower tendency, as compared to other hexose sugars, to non-specifically react with the amino groups of proteins
- Glucose is a primary source of energy for the brain

Sucrose
Introduction To Sucrose
- Chemical Formula - C12H22O11
- Pure sucrose is most often prepared as a fine, white, odorless, crystalline powder with a pleasing, sweet taste
- Sucrose is the most common food sweetener.

Fructose
Introduction To Fructose
- Chemical Formula - C6H12O6
- Found in Many Food along with Glucose & Galactose.
- Normally in combination with Glucose to form sucrose
- Derived from the digestion of granulated table sugar (sucrose)

Probiotic Cultures

Each bottle of vitagen has billions of live probiotic cultures. Probiotic cultures that used can withstand stomach's gastric juice, bile and reach the intestines active to fight harmful bacteria.

Benefits:
- Help in digestive system.
- Increase the number of good bacteria (probiotic cultures) in the intestines.
- Suppresses the growth of harmful bacteria, thus, improve the environment of the intestines
- Help to maintain a healthy digestive system.

Prebiotic Fibre (Dietary Fibre)

Prebiotic fibre helps support growth of good bacteria and thus will maintain a better intestinal environment. Each bottle of vitagen has 7.5g of dietary fibre and makes up almost 28% of the recommended daily dietary fibre intake. (The recommended dietary fibre intake is 21g to 26g.)

Benefits:
- Aid digestion.
- Act as food for probiotic cultures.
- Help support growth of good bacteria in the intestines.


Besides, we also have vitagen collagen nowadays.

What is Collagen?

Collagen is the main protein of connective tissue in animals and the most abundant protein in animals and it making up about 40% of the total mass. Collagen is the main component of skin, cartilage, ligaments and tendons, and the main protein component of bone and teeth due to its tough and inextensible (with great tensile strength) property. Along with soft keratin, it is responsible for skin strength and elasticity. Futhermore, its degradation leads to wrinkles that accompany aging. Collagen accounts for 70% of the skin dermis, and it supports the skin being supple and taut. The lack of collagen will affect the epidermis and the keratin layer will crumble and droop. This results in sagging skin or wrinkles.



Collagen has been clinically proven to help maintain healthy human body joint function, supporting athletic activities and everyday movement. Usually, athletes and bodybuilders place a great deal of strain on ligaments and joints, and hence leading to injury. Besudes, as people age, the connective tissues wear out and are prone to damage. Fortunately, collagen supplements can help with re-synthesizing and preserving collagen and counteract some of the wear and tear of the joints.


Just remember that drink one bottle per day to help maintain a healthy digestive system!