Archives: Ingredients A-Z
Dong Quai
Dong quai (Angelica sinensis, Dang Gui) is the most prescribed traditional Chinese medicine herb for gynecological conditions, known as the…
Licorice Root
Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) contains glycyrrhizin (glycyrrhizinic acid), a triterpene saponin 50× sweeter than sucrose, which inhibits 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type…
Aspartame
Aspartame is a dipeptide artificial sweetener (L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester) that is 200× sweeter than sucrose [1]. It is metabolized to…
Sucralose
Sucralose is a zero-calorie artificial sweetener (trichlorinated sucrose derivative) that is 600× sweeter than sugar [1]. It is the most…
L-Phenylalanine
L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid and precursor to tyrosine, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine (the catecholamine pathway) [1]. DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA)…
HPMC Capsules
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC, hypromellose) capsules are the primary vegetarian/vegan alternative to gelatin capsules in the supplement industry [1]. HPMC is…
Porcine Gelatin
Porcine gelatin is a hydrolyzed collagen protein derived from pig skin, bones, and connective tissue, serving as the most widely…
Thiamin
Thiamin (vitamin B1) is a water-soluble vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism, serving as a cofactor for pyruvate dehydrogenase, α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase,…