- 5-HTP
5-HTP is an amino acid. It is produced from seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia (a woody, evergreen plant native to west and central Africa, from fabaceae …
- Acacia gum
Acacia tree is native to East Africa. It is from fabaceae family. Its gum is used medicinally. Acacia gum is soluble in water but not …
- Acerola
Acerola is a native tree of South America. is from malpighiaceae family. Its fruit juice extract and leaves are used medicinally because of their high …
- AHCC
AHCC is a special concentrated extract of hybridized mushrooms. It is a powerful immune enhancer and is used for many types of cancer and liver …
- Allantoin
Allantoin is substance extracted from comfrey plant or produced synthetically. Formulated products containing allantoin are mainly used topically.
- Alpha hydroxy acids
Alpha hydroxy acids are small molecule organic acids with a hydroxy (OH) group on the first (alpha) carbon. They may be either naturally occurring or …
- Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a fermantation product of apples. It contains acetic acid. It is used culinarly and medicinally. There are questions if apple cider …
- Avocado/soybean unsaponifiables
Avocado/soybean unsaponifiables are an extract derived from avocado oil and soybean oil saponification. Its use is in osteoarthritis.
- Berberine
Berberine is a yellow colored alkaloid with a bitter taste. It is found in barberry, goldenseal, goldthread and oregon grape root.
- Beta-sitosterol
Beta-sitosterol is a white waxy substance (a phytosterol) found in plants, specially in amaranth and nuts. It is used mainly used for prostate conditions and …
