Archives: Ingredients A-Z

Tremella

Tremella fuciformis (snow fungus, silver ear mushroom) is a jelly-like mushroom prized in Chinese cuisine and traditional medicine for skin…

Shiitake Extract

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is the second most cultivated mushroom globally and produces lentinan — a beta-1,3/1,6-glucan approved in Japan as…

Chromium Picolinate

Chromium picolinate is the most popular chromium supplement form, marketed for blood glucose management, insulin sensitivity, and weight loss. Chromium…

He Shou Wu

He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum, Fo-Ti, Radix Polygoni Multiflori) is a TCM longevity tonic legendary for 'reversing gray hair' (He…

Yohimbe / Yohimbine

Yohimbe bark (Pausinystalia yohimbe) contains yohimbine, a selective α2-adrenergic ANTAGONIST that increases norepinephrine release, producing sympathomimetic effects [1]. Yohimbine is…

Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver is a suspension of silver nanoparticles in liquid, marketed as a 'natural antibiotic' for infections, immune support, and…

Red Yeast Rice

Red yeast rice (RYR, Monascus purpureus fermented on rice) naturally contains monacolin K — which is chemically IDENTICAL to the…

Thyroid Support Blends

Thyroid support blends typically combine iodine, selenium, ashwagandha, guggul, L-tyrosine, and/or bladderwrack. DANGER: unregulated iodine doses can cause thyrotoxicosis or…