Archives: Ingredients A-Z
Greater Celandine
Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus) contains isoquinoline alkaloids (chelidonine, sanguinarine) with documented HEPATOTOXICITY [1]. European HMPC initially granted traditional use status,…
Garcinia Cambogia
Garcinia cambogia (Garcinia gummi-gutta) rind contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which inhibits ATP citrate lyase (blocking acetyl-CoA formation from citrate, theoretically…
Estrogen-Support Blends
Estrogen-support blend supplements typically combine phytoestrogens (red clover isoflavones, soy, black cohosh, dong quai). See individual ingredient entries. KEY: contraindicated…
Ginkgo (Chinese)
This entry covers Chinese-sourced ginkgo (same species as standard Ginkgo biloba). See 'Ginkgo Biloba' if available, or note: EGb 761®…
Elderflower
Elderflower (Sambucus nigra, flowers) is the floral counterpart to elderberry, traditionally used as a diaphoretic (sweat-promoting), anti-catarrhal, and gentle anti-inflammatory…
Keratin
Keratin supplements provide hydrolyzed keratin protein (typically from sheep's wool or feathers) marketed for hair, skin, and nail health [1].…
Goji Berry
Goji berry (Lycium barbarum, wolfberry) is a traditional Chinese medicinal food whose bright red berries contain unique polysaccharides (LBP —…
Ginseng (American)
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is distinguished from Asian ginseng (P. ginseng) by its 'cooler' ginsenoside profile — higher in Rb1…