Category: Ingredients

Lemon balm is a member of the mint family and is considered a calming herb. The leaves are similar in shape to mint leaves and have a tart and sweet smell like lemons. Lemon balm has been researched by experts and found to offer many great health benefits Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions References Uses Hawthorn is used for diseases of the heart and blood vessels such as congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain, and irregular heartbeat. It is also used to treat both low blood pressure and high blood pressure, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), and high cholesterol. So far, research […]

Glucosamine sulfate Glucosamine sulfate is a naturally occurring chemical found in the human body. It is in the fluid that is around joints. Glucosamine is also found in other places in nature. For example, the glucosamine sulfate that is put into dietary supplements is often harvested from the shells of shellfish. Glucosamine sulfate used in […]

L-Glutathione Glutathione is a substance produced naturally by the liver. It is also found in fruits, vegetables, and meats. Contents Uses Benefits references Uses People take glutathione by mouth for treating cataracts and glaucoma, preventing aging, treating or preventing alcoholism, asthma, cancer, heart disease (atherosclerosis and high cholesterol), hepatitis, liver disease, diseases that weaken the […]

Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is naturally present in the human body. It is found in the highest concentrations in fluids in the eyes and joints. The hyaluronic acid that is used as medicine is extracted from rooster combs or made by bacteria in the laboratory. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References […]

Deanol (DMAE) Deanol is a chemical that is involved in a series of reactions that form acetylcholine, a chemical that is found in the brain and other areas of the body. Acetylcholine is a “neurotransmitter” that helps nerve cells communicate. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Deanol is used for treating attention […]

Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid which appears as a white crystalline solid at room temperature. Foods such as grapes, apricots, avocados, apples and sunflower seeds have all been known to have high concentrations of the acid. Alternatively, it has also been found in tamarinds which are a type of tree indigenous to […]

Uses Probiotics contain different types of micro-organisms such as yeast (saccharomyces boulardii) and bacteria (such as lactobacillus, bifidobacterium). Micro-organisms (flora) are naturally found in the stomach/intestines/vagina. Some conditions (such as antibiotic use, travel) can change the normal balance of bacteria/yeast. Probiotics are used to improve digestion and restore normal flora. Probiotics have been used to […]

Lactobacillus plantarum, like all probiotics, is a beneficial bacterium that can be used for improved health. Lactobacillus is the largest genus of the lactic acid bacteria group. Lactobacillus plantarum is one of over 50 Lactobacillus species. It was first isolated from human saliva. One of the most versatile probiotics, Lactobacillus plantarum is found in plant […]

Medium Chain Triglycerides Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are partially man-made fats. The name refers to the way the carbon atoms are arranged in their chemical structure. MCTs are generally made by processing coconut and palm kernel oils in the laboratory. Usual dietary fats, by comparison, are long-chain triglycerides. People use MCTs as medicine. Contents Uses […]