Archives: Ingredients A-Z

Lion’s Mane

Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is an edible medicinal mushroom that has attracted significant research attention for its neurotrophic properties. It…

L-Theanine

L-Theanine (γ-glutamylethylamide) is a non-proteinogenic amino acid found almost exclusively in tea (Camellia sinensis), where it constitutes 1–2% of the…

Berberine

Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid found in several plants including Berberis (barberry), Coptis chinensis (goldthread), and Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal). It…

Collagen Peptides

Collagen peptides (hydrolyzed collagen) are enzymatically processed fragments of collagen — the most abundant protein in the human body, comprising…

Turmeric / Curcumin

Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid in turmeric (Curcuma longa), a rhizomatous plant of the ginger family. It has potent anti-inflammatory…

Fish Oil (general)

Fish oil is the primary dietary supplement source of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid…

NAC

N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) is the acetylated form of the amino acid L-cysteine and serves two major biological roles: it is the…

Choline

Choline is an essential nutrient required for phospholipid synthesis (phosphatidylcholine — the major component of all cell membranes), neurotransmitter production…