Category: Ingredients

WPC contains low levels of fat and low levels of carbohydrates (lactose). The percentage of protein in WPC depends on how concentrated it is. Lower end concentrates tend to have 30% protein and higher end up to 90% Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Build muscle mass Lower blood pressure Speed recovery […]

Octocrylene is very chemically stable and can be used as an additive to cosmetics in order to preserve any natural chemical degradation that can occur when skin care products are exposed to sunlight for prolonged periods of time. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Octocrylene is an organic compound used as an […]

Eleutherococcus, also known as eleuthero or Siberian ginseng, grows in mountain forests and is native to eastern Asia including China, Japan, and Russia. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Traditional Chinese Medicine has used eleutherococcus for reducing lethargy, fatigue, and low stamina as well as increasing endurance and resilience to environmental stresses. […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses German chamomile is used in herbal medicine for a sore stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, and as a gentle sleep aid. Benefits Chamomilla recutita is also used as a mild laxative and is anti-inflammatory and bactericidal. It can be taken as an herbal tea, two teaspoons of dried flower […]

Carduus marianus, also known as milk thistle or St. Mary’s thistle, is an annual or biennial herb recognized by its purple flowers and spiny leaves and stems. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It is used in homeopathy to treat a variety of medical conditions. The hard-shelled fruit is the only part of […]

Cysteine hydrochloride is an amino acid whose primary function in the body is to help build protein. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Hydrochloric acids are used to convert insoluble amines like L-cysteine into water-soluble compounds. There are several reasons why this reaction is useful and this particular method using hydrochloric acid is […]

L-phenylalanine is an essential, alpha amino acid. There are 3 forms of the amino acid: the natural L-phenylalanine, the synthetic try-phenylalanine-for-depression-and-anxiety and DL-phenylalanine, a combination of the first two forms. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses This supplement is also critical to the normal functioning of the central nervous system, especially regarding symptoms […]

L-methionine is an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks that our bodies use to make proteins. L-methionine is found in meat, fish, and dairy products, and it plays an important role in many cell functions. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Methionine supplements have many potential uses for certain people, […]

Glycine is an amino acid, a building block for protein. It is not considered an “essential amino acid” because the body can make it from other chemicals. A typical diet contains about 2 grams of glycine daily. The primary sources are protein-rich foods including meat, fish, dairy, and legumes. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other […]

L-glutamic acid, also known as glutamic acid, is one of the many components of proteins. Like its fellow amino acid glutamate, it is produced naturally by the body; however, it is a different type of amino acid. While many people take glutamine supplements, L-glutamic acid is produced naturally by the body in amounts adequate for […]