Ingredient Category: Compound/nutraceutical
Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex)
Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) is the most evidence-based herbal treatment for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and cyclical mastalgia (breast pain).…
Beta-Glucan
Beta-glucans are polysaccharides found in the cell walls of cereals (oat, barley — β-1,3/1,4-glucan), mushrooms (β-1,3/1,6-glucan), and yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae…
Colostrum
Bovine colostrum is the 'first milk' produced by cows in the initial 24–48 hours after calving, rich in immunoglobulins (IgG,…
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is fermented apple juice containing ~5% acetic acid — the active component responsible for its modest…
Aloe Vera (oral)
Oral aloe vera products fall into two distinct categories with OPPOSITE safety profiles: (1) aloe gel/juice (inner leaf, decolorized) —…
Acacia Fiber
Acacia fiber (gum arabic, from Acacia senegal/seyal) is a soluble, fermentable fiber with the unique distinction of being the BEST-TOLERATED…
Agaricus Blazei
Agaricus blazei Murill (ABM, 'Cogumelo do Sol,' 'Himematsutake') is a Brazilian mushroom with beta-glucan immunomodulatory properties. It is popular in…
Caffeine (Anhydrous)
Caffeine is the world's most consumed psychoactive substance — a methylxanthine that blocks adenosine A1 and A2A receptors, increasing alertness,…