Archives: Ingredients A-Z
Manuka Honey
Manuka honey is a monofloral honey derived from the nectar of Leptospermum scoparium (New Zealand tea tree). Its unique antibacterial…
Lactase
Lactase (β-galactosidase) is a digestive enzyme supplement that hydrolyzes lactose into glucose and galactose, enabling digestion of dairy products in…
PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide)
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is an endogenous fatty acid amide produced by the body as part of the endocannabinoid-like signaling system [1].…
Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a temperate-region perennial with two pharmacologically distinct medicinal parts: the ROOT (used primarily for benign…
Lavender
Lavender oil supplementation, primarily studied as the proprietary oral preparation Silexan® (WS 1265, 80 mg capsules of standardized Lavandula angustifolia…
Sulforaphane
Sulforaphane is an isothiocyanate derived from glucoraphanin (its glucosinolate precursor) found in cruciferous vegetables, particularly broccoli sprouts [1]. It is…
Pine Bark Extract
Pine bark extract, primarily marketed as Pycnogenol® (Horphag Research), is derived from the bark of French maritime pine (Pinus pinaster).…
Ginger Root
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the most extensively studied botanical supplements, with meta-analytic evidence supporting its antiemetic properties across…