Category: Ingredients

Magnesium is a mineral that is present in relatively large amounts in the body. Magnesium is important in more than 300 chemical reactions that keep the body working properly. People get magnesium from their diet, but sometimes magnesium supplements are needed if magnesium levels are too low. Dietary intake of magnesium may be low, particularly […]

Molybdenum is classified as a metallic element and found widely in nature in nitrogen-fixing bacteria. It is essential in trace amounts for human, animal and plant health. In humans and animals, it serves mainly as an essential cofactor of enzymes and aids in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Humans need only very small amounts […]

The most important sources of phosphorus include food items like meat, nuts, legumes and dairy products. Also, one may include sunflower seeds, rice, white bread, potatoes, broccoli and peas on the list of phosphorus-rich food items. Other sources of phosphorus include peanut butter, tuna, pork and soda beverages. In order to balance the diet with […]

Selenium is a mineral found in the soil. Selenium naturally appears in water and some foods. While people only need a very small amount, selenium plays a key role in the metabolism. Contents Benefits Cautions Interactions References Benefits Selenium helps the body with: Making special proteins, called antioxidant enzymes, which play a role in preventing […]

Zinc is a metal. It is called an “essential trace element” because very small amounts of zinc are necessary for human health. Zinc is used for treatment and prevention of zinc deficiency and its consequences, including stunted growth and acute diarrhea in children, and slow wound healing. It is also used for boosting the immune […]

Raspberry ketone is a chemical from red raspberries (Rubus idaeus). Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Raspberry ketones are most commonly used for weight loss and obesity. It is also used to increase lean body mass. Some people apply raspberry ketone to the scalp to improve hair growth. Raspberry ketone is also used in […]

Pea protein is an animal-free supplement made from extracting the soluble pea protein from yellow split peas. Pea protein is entirely plant-based. This means it contains absolutely no animal products or animal byproducts. Benefits Pea Protein is low in fat and carbohydrates and free of soy, gluten and lactose. These attributes deem pea protein suitable […]

Guarana is a plant named for the Guarani tribe in the Amazon, who used the seeds to brew a drink. Today, guarana seeds are still used as medicine. Guarana contains caffeine. Caffeine works by stimulating the central nervous system (CNS), heart, and muscles. Guarana also contains theophylline and theobromine, which are chemicals similar to caffeine. Contents […]

Green tea is a product made from the Camellia sinensis plant. It can be prepared as a beverage, which can have some health effects. Or an “extract” can be made from the leaves to use as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions References Uses Prevent various cancers, including breastcancer, prostatecancer, coloncancer, gastric cancer, lung cancer, […]

Green coffee beans are coffee beans that have not yet been roasted. The roasting process of coffee beans reduces amounts of the chemical chlorogenic acid. Therefore, green coffee beans have a higher level of chlorogenic acid compared to regular, roasted coffee beans. Chlorogenic acid in green coffee is thought to have health benefits for heart […]