Lycopene is a carotenoid, a type of pigment produced by plants. Its purpose is to protect plants from environmental stress and assist with photosynthesis. This red pigment is found within a variety of vegetables and fruits, including guava, ...
Alpha lipoic acid is an organosulfur compound present in most foods. It’s most richly concentrated in heart, liver, kidney, broccoli and spinach. This acid is a very effective and potent antioxidant. There are plenty of strong antioxidants ...
Saw palmetto is the common name of tropical palm tree scientifically known as Serenoa repens. Native to North America, this plant has been used for many centuries to treat a wide range of health conditions in men. The Native Americans ...
Grapes (Vitis sp.) have long been revered as a very healthy fruit, full of antioxidants and other important compounds. Thus, it’s not surprising that extracts from the seeds of grapes also offer plenty of health benefits. There have been ...
Resveratrol is a specialized plant compound. Most people associated this compound with red grapes where it’s found within the skin and forms the basis for the idea that a glass of red wine a day is good for your health. However, ...
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) is a natural compound often added to sunscreen products and other skincare applications. It’s occasionally referred to as ‘vitamin Bx’, although technically it isn’t a vitamin. However, ...
Inositol is closely related to the B vitamin complex and is occasionally referred to as vitamin B8. Technically speaking, inositol isn’t a vitamin, it’s a glucose isomer. Inositol has a number of benefits for the body. It helps to ...
A member of the B vitamin family, choline has been the subject of scientific research for decades. Its importance first came to light in the late 1930s when scientists identified this compound in the pancreas and noted that it prevented the ...
Watch this video: Everyone knows that the body needs nourishment from vitamins to help support day-to-day functions, growth, development, repair and overall well-being. However, since many of these organic substances aren’t naturally ...
