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Bentonite Clay
Bentonite clay is a montmorillonite clay marketed for 'detoxification' by oral consumption or external use. It has cation exchange capacity…
7-Keto DHEA
7-Keto DHEA (3-acetyl-7-oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone) is a non-hormonal DHEA metabolite that does NOT convert to testosterone or estrogen [1]. It upregulates thermogenic…
D-Aspartic Acid
D-Aspartic acid (DAA) is the D-enantiomer of aspartic acid that transiently increases testosterone by stimulating LH release from the pituitary…
Chloride
Chloride is the major extracellular anion, paired with sodium (as NaCl) for fluid balance and acid-base regulation. It is also…
Ceramides
Ceramides are sphingolipid components of the skin's lipid barrier (stratum corneum). Oral ceramide supplements (primarily phytoceramides from wheat/rice/sweet potato) are…
Cat’s Claw
Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is an Amazonian vine used traditionally for inflammation, infection, and immune support. Its alkaloids (pentacyclic oxindole…
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) are a nutrient-dense food providing fiber (~34%), ALA omega-3 (~18%), protein (~16%), calcium, and other minerals…
Cinnamon
Cinnamon supplements contain either Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, 'true cinnamon') or Cassia cinnamon (C. cassia/C. aromaticum). Cassia contains high coumarin…