INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

Also known as Siberian ginseng, this herb promotes clear thinking and supports the body’s ability to adapt to stress. It also supports sustained energy without the jitters or crashes of stimulants like caffeine.

This plant contains gymnemic acids, which are thought to lock into intestinal receptors, effectively blocking the absorption of sugar and processed carbs.

Also called wolfberry or goji berry, lycium fruit comes from the matrimony vine and is an excellent source of antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, and vitamins A, C, and E. It also contains more than 30 essential and trace minerals.

FOS is a prebiotic, which is a source of food for probiotics to grow, multiply and survive in the gut. This prebiotic soluble-fiber carbohydrate supports the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut to aid digestion and support the immune system.

This flower is popular in traditional Chinese medicine for its powerful antioxidant properties.

Chinese rhubarb root can support liver and colonic function by stimulating the production of bile and digestive fluids.*

The scientific name for Chinese goldenseal, Coptis chinensis is a hardy perennial herb that contains several alkaloid compounds thought to enhance health, including berberine and copstin. Berberin has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, where it was used to treat various ailments. Coptisin addresses the urinary tract, digestive, reproductive system, liver, and gallbladder health.*

This purple-flowered plant is popular in traditional Chinese medicine due to its wide variety of benefits, including supporting the liver, a key organ responsible for detoxifying the body.*

Also called ash gourd, this melon fruit contains vitamins and minerals like phosphorus, calcium, riboflavin, iron, thiamine, niacin, and vitamin C.

This melon contains antioxidants and vitamins and is a natural, low-calorie source of sweetness.

The base of VitaDophilus® is formulated with a protective apple pectin coating, which insulates the probiotics from the harsh stomach environment, allowing them to reach the small intestine for maximum efficacy. This is unlike many probiotic formulas that are destroyed by stomach acids and rendered useless before they can be fully utilized.

A naturally occurring probiotic bacteria that helps displace non-beneficial microorganisms and helps break down food so the body can more efficiently absorb nutrients.

Used for thousands of years, this herb addresses nervousness and anxiety. It contains a good amount of vitamin B-12, zinc, potassium, magnesium, iron, fructose, riboflavin, and many other trace minerals.

Garcinia cambogia is a small, pumpkin-shaped fruit that grows in Southeast Asia and India. A natural source of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), this fruit is known to help control appetite and support a healthy metabolism. Garcinia has been used safely for centuries in Southeast Asia to make meals more filling.

A plant protein that contains all nine of the essential amino acids—including branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)—that help you to effectively build muscle.

This perennial vine contains resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant shown in studies to provide a multitude of health benefits, such as weight loss, free-radical protection, anti-aging support, and cardiovascular support.

The shells of these unroasted coffee beans contain high levels of chlorogenic acid, a polyphenol antioxidant that researchers speculate may promote weight loss by reducing the absorption of fat and glucose in the gut.

Cacao, the source of cocoa beans, is a natural appetite controller and may help reduce food cravings. It also contains antioxidants, including polyphenols, catechins, and epicatechins.

Made from glucose from corn starch and fatty alcohols from coconut oil, this natural, biodegradable surfactant is extremely mild and gentle and completely safe for people and the environment.

This herb is traditionally used to support concentration, memory, physical stamina, and athletic endurance.

This fruit is an excellent source of antioxidants, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, and vitamins A, C, and E. It also contains more than 30 essential and trace minerals.

This sweet-tasting fruit is packed with healthy vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, flavonoids, and other nutrients.

This popular nectar-based sweetener is often used as a cough suppressant and throat soother.*

This warming herbal extract is used for its soothing properties.

This tree oil boasts pain relieving properties and a cooling, refreshing, woodsy smell.

Also known as Chinese cinnamon, cassia oil helps support circulation and alleviate musculoskeletal pain in body.

This tropical plant is a rich source of antioxidants, including polyphenols, which have recently been termed “lifespan essentials.” The fiber contained in coix plant may decrease how much fat and cholesterol the body absorbs.

This synergistic blend of plant proteins provides complete protein, containing all 9 of the essential amino acids— including branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)—needed to effectively build muscle. These vegan proteins are also easily digestible and have low potential for allergic responses.

This perennial plant is traditionally used to support energy, cardiovascular health, metabolism efficiency, and adrenal health.*

Also known as polygonum, this plant supports the removal of uric and lactic acid, compounds that cause muscle pain and stiffness.* It’s also a very good source of antioxidants.

Considered one of nature’s most completely nourishing foods, bee pollen contains vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, and protein. The range of nutrients makes it a great natural energizer.

This form of vitamin E has antioxidant effects that can help protect against harmful toxins in the environment and help remove free radicals from the body.

A member of the complex B group of vitamins, this water-soluble vitamin aids in the formation of red blood cells and helps your body’s central nervous system function properly. This hardworking vitamin is used to support mood, energy, mental focus, memory, and the immune system.

Paper mulberry addresses the endocrine system and supports diuresis.*

Mushroom powder supports the immune system and the body’s removal of toxins.*

Leek seed has warming properties that address the kidneys and liver.* It’s also known as allium seed or jiu cai zi.

The retinol in grapefruit extract repairs skin damage and fights fine lines. The astringent properties of this citrus extract help clear and tone the skin.

The oil from this wildflower helps to calm and soothe the skin. This property, together with the linoleic acid, helps restore the skin’s protective moisture barrier and promote soft, smooth, and more youthful-looking skin.

Considered a provitamin because it converts to an active form of vitamin A (retinol), beta-carotene is an essential nutrient that supports skin beauty and health by strengthening tissue and moderating skin renewal.

A byproduct of pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5), panthenol is an emollient, moisturizer, and humectant (attracts and retains moisture from the air), which helps keep the layers of the skin soft and supple.

This natural emollient contains vitamins and fatty acids that benefit skin with their softening and moisturizing properties.

Aloe vera is rich in vitamin C, E, and beta carotene, which gives it its nourishing and anti-aging qualities. It moisturizes the skin without making it greasy, which makes it suitable for those with oily skin.

This beauty-enhancing herb contains powerful antioxidants that diminish the skin-damaging effects of free radicals. The stimulating properties of rosemary may also help support elasticity, making skin look firmer and more supple.

This traditional medicinal plant is used in beauty products for its cleansing and moisturizing properties.

Providing natural emollient properties, cucumber is used in skin care to soften and hydrate the skin. Research also indicates that the lutein component of cucumber may help suppress melanogenesis, the process that leads to skin discolorations.

This traditional Chinese herb contains huperzine A, a naturally occurring alkaloid that may benefit cognitive function

This blue-green algae moisturizes, soothes, and helps protect collagen. It also has loads of amino acids, the essential building blocks of proteins, and contains vitamins A and C, and glutathione, which help protect skin cells from free radicals.

Coffee beans, which are the seeds of the coffee plant, are full of free radical-fighting antioxidants, which help protect against premature aging of the skin.

This finely ground oatmeal contains water-binding polysaccharides (long-chain sugars) and hydrocolloids that hold moisture against the skin allowing it to act as an emollient. The fats contained in oatmeal also add to its emollient activity, which can help alleviate the itchiness of dry skin.

This plant contains high levels of flavonoids and terpenoids, compounds known for their strong antioxidant effects, which may include neuroprotective benefits

Similar to an olive or small date in size, fresh jujube fruit has the texture and crisp, bright flavor of an apple. The seeds, fruit, and bark of jujube have been used in traditional medicine for anxiety and insomnia, and as a digestive aid.

One of the main components of lemon extract is citric acid, which is effective against a number of skin problems.

Bright red berries from an evergreen shrub, lingonberries are packed with antioxidant power in the form of plant chemicals called polyphenols. Studies have shown lingonberries prevent fat deposition and thus lingonberry extract may support weight loss.*

relieves anxiety and insomnia while boosting mood.

a type of mushroom that promotes immunity and overall health.

protects with robust antioxidants and relaxes.