Archives: Ingredients A-Z

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, present in ~30% of all synapses. It…

L-Carnitine

L-Carnitine is an amino acid derivative synthesized endogenously from lysine and methionine, primarily in the liver and kidneys. Its essential…

Bacopa

Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) is an Ayurvedic herb used for over 3,000 years as a cognitive enhancer and anxiolytic. Its active…

Saw Palmetto

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a palm native to the southeastern US whose berry extract is the most popular botanical…

Echinacea

Echinacea is one of the most popular herbal supplements worldwide, primarily used for prevention and treatment of the common cold.…

Green Tea Extract

Green tea extract (GTE) is a concentrated source of catechins, particularly epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which accounts for 50–80% of total catechins.…

Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid produced by the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis and responsible for the pink-red color of salmon, shrimp,…

Resveratrol

Resveratrol (3,5,4'-trihydroxystilbene) is a polyphenolic stilbenoid found in grape skins, red wine, peanuts, and Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum — the…