Category: Ingredients

Boron is a mineral that is found in food and the environment. People take boron supplements as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Boron is used for building strong bones, treating osteoarthritis, as an aid for building muscles and increasing testosterone levels, and for improving thinking skills and muscle coordination. Women […]

Bone morphogenetic protein: A member of a superfamily of proteins that promote the formation of bone and the skeleton and help mend broken bones. Although it was known that scrapings from healthy bone stimulated the healing of fractures, the nature of the regenerative mechanism remained a mystery until 1965 when Dr. Marshall Urist did an […]

Black cohosh, a member of the buttercup family, is a plant native to North America. It was used in Native American medicine and was a home remedy in 19th-century America. The underground stems and roots of black cohosh are commonly used fresh or dried to make strong teas (infusions), capsules, solid extracts used in pills, […]

Blueberries contain a type of flavonoid known as anthocyanins, which are responsible for giving foods like blueberries, cranberries, red cabbage and eggplants their iconic deep red, purple and blue hues. Anthocyanins are responsible for more than just the blueberry’s pretty blue color – they also contribute to the popular fruit’s numerous health benefits. In addition […]

Spirulina describes a large and diverse group of simple, plant-like organisms found in salt water and some large fresh water lakes. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses They are used as a source of dietary protein, B-vitamins, and iron. They are also used for weight loss, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), hayfever, diabetes, stress, […]

Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7 and Vitamin H is used in treating and preventing hair loss, brittle nails, skin rash in infants, diabetes, and mild depression. Biotin is produced in the intestines and is also found in leafy green vegetables, peanuts, egg yolks, and liver. Biotin occurs naturally in many foods. Wheat germ, whole-grain […]

Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) The bitter orange tree is native to eastern Africa and tropical Asia. Today, it is grown throughout the Mediterranean region and elsewhere, including California and Florida. Contents Uses Cautions Other Names References Uses Bitter orange oil is used in foods, cosmetics, and aromatherapy products. Bitter orange oil from the tree’s leaves […]

Bifidobacterium longum is a specific species of microscopic non-pathogenic bacteria found naturally in the gastrointestinal tracts of humans as well as in most other animals. It is added to a variety of foods or dietary supplements as a probiotic due to its many health benefits. It produces lactic acid from the fermentation of sugar in […]

Bifidobacterium infantis is a member of the bifidobacteria family, a strain of bacteria that is normally found in the human intestines. Because these bacteria do not normally cause infections, they can be used in probiotic supplements, which can aid in intestinal health and help prevent infections. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Irritable […]

Betaine hydrochloride (HCL) Betaine hydrochloride ,also known as trimethylglycine, is a chemical substance made in a laboratory. It is used as medicine. Contents Benefits Cautions Other Names References Benefits Betaine hydrochloride is available as a dietary supplement whose purity and strength can vary. Promoters claim that it aids digestion and some health conditions are due […]