Archives: Ingredients A-Z

Cetyl Myristoleate

Cetyl myristoleate (CMO) is the cetyl ester of myristoleic acid, a fatty acid originally isolated from Swiss albino mice (the…

Apple Pectin

Apple pectin is a soluble fiber (galacturonic acid polymer) derived from apple pomace, used as a prebiotic, cholesterol-lowering agent, and…

CBD (Cannabidiol)

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating phytocannabinoid from Cannabis sativa with complex pharmacology including allosteric modulation of 5-HT1A receptors, TRPV1 activation,…

Brahmi

Brahmi refers to Bacopa monnieri (water hyssop) — a nootropic herb from Ayurveda containing bacosides A and B that enhance…

Boswellia (Shallaki)

Boswellia serrata resin contains boswellic acids (AKBA = acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid being the most potent) that specifically inhibit 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX), reducing…

Astragalus (Huang Qi)

Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi) is a foundational TCM adaptogen/immune tonic containing astragaloside IV (telomerase activator) and polysaccharides [1]. Used for…

Bovine Collagen

Bovine collagen is collagen derived from cow hide/bones, primarily providing Type I and Type III collagen peptides. Functionally equivalent to…

Bone Broth Protein

Bone broth protein powder is a dehydrated, concentrated form of bone broth — providing collagen-derived amino acids (glycine, proline, hydroxyproline),…