Duluth Labs Molecule of the Week (MOTW)

• It can be used to help clear and prevent pimples and skin blemishes.

• It is very acidic in nature.

• It acts as a good exfoliator but using too much may lead to dryness of the skin.

• It is commonly found in citrus fruits.

• It helps the body to produce collagen which promotes wound healing.

• Often used to treat a common cold.

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• It is naturally present in the body and acts as a chemical messenger. 

• It functions as a “feel-good” chemical that is released whenever we engage in pleasurable activities.

• It is known to help with regulating sleep and stablizing your mood and focus. 

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• It can be used in facial treatments, shampoos and eye shadows. 

• It is one of the four main nucleobases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA. 

• It can be hydrolyzed with strong acid to glycine, ammonia, CO2 and carbon monoxide. 

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• It is considered a potent androgenic steroid. 

• Its production is stimulated by luteinizing hormone from the pituitary gland. 

• It is irreversibly converted to estradiol by the aromatase enzyme complex. 

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