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Stevia rebaudiana (Stevia) [zeno_font_resizer] Stevia rebaudiana (Stevia) Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) is a small perennial shrub from the Asteraceae family that is native to Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina. The leaves have been used for centuries in medicine and as a sweetener to drinks such as maté, a green herbal tea. The botanist named Moises Santiago Bertoni […]

Fish Oil [zeno_font_resizer] Fish Oil Fish oil is a rich source of long chain omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s), a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) which primarily consist of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 1. These omega-3s are converted into signaling molecules called eicosanoids, which have been shown to decrease inflammation within the

Lithothamnium calcareum (Seaweed calcium) [zeno_font_resizer] Lithothamnium calcareum (Seaweed calcium) Lithothamnion calcareum is a seaweed or red algae from the Corallinacea family. It is a typical calcareous algae, present with reddish colour. Its thallus is hard because of the crystallisation of calcium carbonate and magnesium in its cell wall 1. The calcium, aluminium, silicon, iron and

Vitamin K [zeno_font_resizer] Vitamin K Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin which is important for the function of numerous proteins within the body. Vitamin K groups exist naturally include K1, K2, K3 and K4, but the most important are vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and vitamin K2 (menaquinone). Both of the vitamin K1 and K2 have similar

Type II Collagen [zeno_font_resizer] Type II Collagen Collagen is a complex protein present only in animals and humans, with a triple helical structure. The joint cartilage is made up of type II collagen synthesized by chondrocytes. The undenatured form of type II collagen (UC-II), is derived from chicken sternum cartilage using little or no heat,

Sambucus nigra (Elderberry) [zeno_font_resizer] Sambucus nigra (Elderberry) Sambucus nigra, also known as elder, black elder, or European elder. This is a small deciduous tree native to Europe and easily recognised in early summer by its white flower, which later develops into black berries. The flowers and berries have been used in European folk medicine for

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) [zeno_font_resizer] Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Helianthus annuus, also known as sunflower, belongs to the Asteraceae family native to North America 1. Vast field of sunflowers are grown commercially worldwide, and the seeds are harvested as food as well as its medicinal benefits. Sunflower seeds can be used as a snack, topping for salads, as

Taraxacum officinale ( Dandelion) [zeno_font_resizer] Taraxacum officinale ( Dandelion) Taraxacum officinale, also known as Dandelion, is a perennial plant with yellow flowers growing from a hollow milky stem with saw-shaped leaves. Taraxacum officinale is a rich source of micronutrients with numerous therapeutic benefits, thus it has a long history in traditional folk medicine to treat

Silybum marianum (Milk thistle) [zeno_font_resizer] Silybum marianum (Milk thistle) Silybum marianum, also commonly known as milk thistle, is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region 1. It has distinctive purple flowers and its leaves are white-veined, oblong with spiky edges. Milk Thistle extract has a high amount of silymarin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects 1. Traditionally,

Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) [zeno_font_resizer] Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) Passiflora incarnata, also known as passionflower or maypop, belongs to the Passifloraceae family. Passiflora comes from the Latin word “Passio” that was first discovered by Spanish explorers and was described as a symbol for “Passion of Christ” 1. Passiflora incarnata is native to the southeastern United States and Central