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Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Bonolive® is an ingredient derived from olives that supports bone health. It is used as an addition to bone health regimen. Benefits Bonolive® has been clinically proven to stimulate osteoblasts (bone building cells) and blood lipid profiles. References Source: http://www.bonolive.com/

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine is used in hair care cosmetics. Benefits Brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine is said to act as a conditioning and emulsifying agent that is superior to cetrimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, and stearamidopropyl dimethylamine. It is said to produce dry compatibility without build up, tailorable electrostatic attraction to hair, and to be […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Bovine cartilage, also known as cow cartilage, is sometimes used as medicine to treat conditions including: rheumatoid arthritis osteoarthritis ulcerative colitis scleroderma and psoriasis herpes cancer allergic reactions external hemorrhoids and rectal itching acne poison oak or ivy dermatitis Benefits Bovine cartilage is suspected to provide chemicals […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Blue violet, also known as Viola sororia, leaves, flowers, and roots are used in a variety of cosmetic (soaps, lotions, cleansers), culinary (soups, salads, stews, sauces), aromatic (sachets, potpourri, bath bags), and industrial (perfume) applications. Benefits Blue violet is said to have the following beneficial properties: adds fresh taste to salads […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other names References Uses The root of radishes are used as food and medicine to treat: disorders of the stomach, intestine, and bile duct loss of appetite inflammation of mouth and throat respiratory tract inflammation bronchitis fever colds cough Benefits Radishes are said to stimulate digestive juices and flow of bile. […]

  Birds of Paradise, known also as Crane flowers and Strelitzia, are bright-colored flowers native to South Africa.   Source: http://www.theflowerexpert.com/content/aboutflowers/exoticflowers/birds-of-paradise

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Diindolylmethane (DIM) is used as a supplement to produce changes in estrogen metabolism. Benefits Despite very minimal research, suspected benefits of DIM are as follows: Preventing cancer prostate breast uterine colon cervical Treating PMS Cautions “Diindolylmethane is LIKELY SAFE when consumed in the small amounts found […]

Bio-Ferm™ Herbal Complex is a blend of botanicals and herbs used in hair and skin products. The herbs and botanicals used are as follows: Jojoba yucca root aloe vera soapbark arnica flowers horsetail rosemary chamomile green tea References Source: http://www.hobelabs.com/Hobe-Labs-Bio-Ferm

The Lactobacillus group is a group of probiotic bacteria. The group includes the following strains: Lactobacillus bulgaricus Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus helveticus Lactobacillus plantarum Lactobacillus reuteri Lactobacillus sporogenes Lactobacillus salvarius

Bifidobacterium animalis is a probiotic bacteria. Contents Uses Benefits References Uses  Used as a dietary supplement. Benefits Bifidobacterium animalis is said to be beneficial in the following ways: Digestion health prevents body from providing nutrients to harmful bacteria that try to invade large intestines prevents harmful bacteria that prefer a basic environment by releasing acids […]