Archives: Ingredients A-Z
L-Methionine
L-Methionine is an essential sulfur-containing amino acid and the initiator of all eukaryotic protein translation (start codon AUG). It is…
L-Citrulline
This is the pure L-citrulline entry (vs citrulline malate 2:1 which includes malic acid). L-citrulline is the more effective form…
L-Leucine
L-Leucine is the most potent amino acid activator of mTORC1 (mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1), the master regulator of…
Sodium
Sodium is the primary extracellular cation essential for fluid balance, nerve impulse transmission, and muscle contraction. Average intake (~3,400 mg/day)…
Vanadium
Vanadium is an ultra-trace mineral that mimics insulin action by inhibiting protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTP1B) [1]. Vanadyl sulfate was studied…
L-Proline
L-Proline is a non-essential amino acid that, together with glycine and hydroxyproline, constitutes ~50% of collagen's amino acid content. The…
Nettle Root / Leaf
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has two distinct medicinal applications depending on plant part: ROOT extract is used for benign prostatic…
DHEA
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is an adrenal steroid hormone and precursor to both testosterone and estrogen. DHEA levels peak at age 20–30…