Supplements and Herbs

What is Polygala tenuifolia? Polygala tenuifolia, also known by its Chinese nomenclature yuan zhi, is one of fifty fundamental herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. It belongs to the family Polygalaceae, colloquially known as milkwort, which is comprised of approximately 900 known species of herbs and shrubs. Polygala tenuifolia has a storied history of medical use […]

What is Calcium D-glucarate? When the body cannot effectively rid itself of toxins, the risk of cancers and other medical problems goes up. Supplementation with calcium D-glucarate (CDG), the calcium salt of D-glucaric acid, may be one way to keep the detoxification process working properly[i]. Detoxification is a multi-step biochemical process conducted by the liver.

What is Jamun Fruit? Syzygium cumini, alternatively known as the black plum, Java Plum, Jambolan, or jamun, is a small, berry-like fruit native to Southeast Asia. It is small in size, but contains plentiful amounts of nutritional value. Despite its relative obscurity, the dark-colored fruit is perceived by many as a magical elixir, with numerous

Superoxide dismutase (SOD) carries out several important redox reactions in defense against oxidative stress in an organism. Its most potent reaction involves the partitioning of the superoxide (O2) radical into hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) or pure molecular oxygen (O2). An enzyme found in all living cells, SOD is produced as a byproduct of oxygen metabolism and

What is Phellinus linteus? Phellinus linteus refers to a medicinal mushroom fungus indigenous to several countries in East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China. Its colloquial names include Mesima, “meshimaboku” (in Japanese), “song gen” in Mandarin Chinese, and “sanghwang” in Korean. It is often referred to as the “black hoof” mushroom in the English language

What is DHT? Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, refers to an endogenous sex hormone that is formed from testosterone, the primary male sex hormone and a potent anabolic steroid. DHT acts from within the epididymis, a duct located behind the testes in the male reproductive system. It is associated with the development of typically male secondary sex

What is C60? C60 fullerene oil, or buckminsterfullerene, refers to an allotrope molecule of carbon. Initially discovered in 1980 by Japanese physicist Sumio Iijima, C60 was the first carbon fullerene discovered outside of the commonly known graphite, graphene, diamond, and charcoal carbon allotropes. Colloquially known as “buckyballs,” buckministerfullerene molecules are identifiable under an electron microscope

What is Palmitoylethanolamide? Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is an endogenous fatty acid amide, a naturally occurring compound that plays a significant role in intracellular signaling mechanisms. In both humans and animals, palmitoylethanolamide is produced primarily as a biological repair mechanism, and thus serves as an effective modulator of inflammation and chronic and/or nerve pain. Among the compound’s

What is Jaggery? Jaggery is a traditional sweetener from India with a long history of use especially in Asia, Africa, and South America. It was and still is a popular sweetener used in baked goods, drinks, desserts, candies, a variety of dishes, and for medicinal uses.  Jaggery is called “non-centrifugal sugar” because it is obtained