Archives: Ingredients A-Z
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil (EPO) from Oenothera biennis seeds is the most common supplemental source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, an omega-6…
HMB
β-Hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a metabolite of leucine (~5% of leucine is converted to HMB) that reduces muscle protein breakdown…
Fenugreek
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a leguminous herb with dual applications: galactagogue (increases breast milk production — most common traditional use)…
Digestive Enzymes
Digestive enzyme supplements contain proteases (protein), lipases (fat), amylases (starch), and sometimes lactase, cellulase, and alpha-galactosidase (Beano). They are medically…
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan and a major component of synovial fluid, skin dermis, and vitreous humor [1].…
Krill Oil
Krill oil is derived from Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) and provides EPA and DHA in phospholipid form (primarily phosphatidylcholine) rather…
Inositol
Myo-inositol is a cyclic sugar alcohol that functions as a second messenger in insulin signaling (via phosphatidylinositol) and serotonin/dopamine receptor…
Ginger Extract
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a widely consumed spice and one of the best-evidenced botanical anti-emetics, with a particularly strong evidence…