Category: Ingredients

Fructo-oligosaccharides are made up of plant sugars linked in chains. They are taken from asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes, and soybeans, or produced in the laboratory. People use these sugars to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Fructo-oligosaccharides are used for constipation, traveler’s diarrhea, and high cholesterol levels. Fructo-oligosaccharides are also used as prebiotics. […]

Papain Papain is taken from the fruit of the papaya tree. It is used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Uses Cautions Other Names References Uses Papain is used for pain and swelling (inflammation) as well as fluid retention following trauma and surgery. It is used as a digestive aid and for treating parasitic worms, […]

Bifidobacterium Bifidum is one of several microbes that are used as probiotics, also known as the “good” bacteria. Bifidobacterium is one of the major strains of bacteria that make up the gut flora, a form of bacteria that makes its home in the colon. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Decreasing allergies Preventing certain […]

Lactobacillus lactis is a stable but adaptable metabolic organism which is able to thrive in the harsh environment of the human gastrointestinal tract. Uses This probiotic bacteria, often included on ingredient panels as L. lactis, is most frequently used in formulas specifically designed to treat or reduce certain diarrheas, and in formulas designed to be […]

 Lactobacillus acidophilus is a bacteria that exists naturally in the body, primarily in the intestines and the vagina. Lactobacillus acidophilus helps maintain an acidic environment in the body, which can prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Resources Uses Lactobacillus acidophilus has been used to treat or prevent: Vaginal yeast infections Yeast […]

Creatine Creatine is a chemical that is normally found in the body, mostly in muscles. It is made by the body and can also be obtained from certain foods. Fish and meats are good sources of creatine. Creatine can also be made in the laboratory. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Creatine […]

Yohimbe is the name of an evergreen tree that is found in Zaire, Cameroon, and Gabon. The bark of yohimbe contains a chemical called yohimbine, which is used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names: References Uses Arouse sexual excitement Erectile dysfunction (ED) Sexual problems caused by medications for depression called selective-serotonin reuptake […]

Parsley is an herb. The leaf, seed, and root are used to make medicine. Be careful not to confuse parsley with fool’s parsley and parsley piert. Contents Benefits Benefits Cautions Other Names: References Benefits Urinary tract infections (UTIs) Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders Constipation Jaundice Intestinal gas (flatulence) Indigestion Colic Diabetes Cough, asthma Fluid […]

  Eurycoma Longifolia Eurycoma longifolia, also known as Long Jack is a tall, slender evergreen shrub-tree commonly found in Southeast Asia. Malaysian men claim that tea made from this plant improves their sexual abilities and virility. As a result, this plant is in such high demand that it is now considered a “protected” species. Contents […]

Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcohol abuse. The liver carries out several necessary functions, including detoxifying harmful substances in your body, cleaning your blood and making vital nutrients. Cirrhosis occurs in response to damage to […]