Echinacea species belong to the aster family (Asteraceae) that originated in eastern North America. Of the nine identified species, only three are used as medicine.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
DHEA
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone that comes from the adrenal gland. It is also made in the brain. DHEA leads to the production of androgens and estrogens -male and female sex hormones.
Arginine
L-arginine was first isolated in 1886, reportedly from the extract of a lupine (Lupinus spp.)
seedling. Lupinus is a genus in the legume (Fabaceae) plant family
Chocolate
Cocoa and chocolate come from the cacao bean. Cacao is native to South America and has been grown in the tropics for at least 3,000 years. The African country Ivory Coast is the one of the largest suppliers of raw cocoa.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
Beta-carotene
Beta-carotene is a carotenoid. Carotenoids are red, orange, or yellow, fat-soluble compounds. These compounds are naturally present in many fruits, grains, oils, and vegetables.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, alpha-linolenic acid
Taking cod liver oil as a source of vitamin D first became popular in 19th Century England. Fish oil has been studied for heart health since it was found that Greenland Inuit people may have a lower risk of heart disease despite eating a high-fat diet.
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