Glossary

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is a medicinal plant used in traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda). It is known for its adaptogenic properties, which means it helps the body adapt to stress and improve the body's overall resilience…

Bacopa monnieri

Bacopa monnieri, also known as Brahmi, is an herbal plant that is traditionally used in traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda). The main active compounds contained in Bacopa monnieri are triterpene saponins, such as bacoside, and other compounds…

Biotin

Biotin, or vitamin H, or vitamin B7, is a vital vitamin that has many functions in the body. It interferes with the metabolism of sugars, fats and amino acids. It is important for the production of energy in the body. It contributes to the normal…

Bromelain

Bromelain is a group of digestive enzymes found in pineapple, especially in the stem and fruit. It is a mixture of protein-digesting enzymes, called proteases, which can break down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. Bromelain has…

Calcium

Calcium is a mineral that plays a key role in the human body. It is a major component of bones and teeth. It is essential for proper bone development in children and maintaining bone strength and health in adults. Calcium deficiency can lead to…

Citicoline

Citicoline is important for proper brain and nervous system function. Citicoline is also involved in the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine, a key component of cell membranes. Citicoline supports cognitive functions such as memory, concentration and…

Clitoria ternata

Clitoria ternata, also known as Butterfly Pea, is a plant that contains flavonoids and anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants. It helps to protect the body from premature aging and oxidative stress. Ternatia clitoris extract has…

Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 (also known as ubiquinone) is a substance naturally present in the body that plays an important role in energy metabolism. Coenzyme Q10 is essential for the process of energy production in cells. It plays an important role in the…

Cordyceps sinensis

Cordyceps sinensis is a species of medicinal mushroom that is native to the high mountain regions of the Himalayas, especially Tibet and Nepal. It has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. Cordyceps sinensis has several active…

Folic acid

Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, is a water-soluble vitamin compound belonging to the B-complex vitamin group. It is essential for proper cell growth and development, DNA and RNA synthesis, red blood cell formation and proper nervous system…

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba extract is obtained from the leaves of the Ginkgo biloba tree, which is used in traditional Chinese medicine.It is the only surviving species of the Ginkgo genus, which is representative of the oldest group of seed plants in the…

Ginseng extract

Ginseng, also known as Panax ginseng, is a medicinal plant native to Asia. It contains various bioactive compounds such as ginsenosides, polysaccharides, peptides, flavonoids and vitamins. These substances support the immune system, increasing the…

Gotu kola

Gotu kola, or Asian umbilical cordgrass, is a medicinal plant native to Asia and contains various bioactive compounds, including triterpenoids, asiaticosides and flavonoids, which are responsible for its effects on the human body. Gotu kola supports…

green tea extract

Green tea extract is a concentrated form of the natural substances contained in green tea (Camellia sinensis). The main active substances contained in green tea extract are polyphenols, especially catechins such as epigallocatechin-3-gallate…

Guarana

Guarana is a plant native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. It is known for its stimulating and energetic effects. Guarana contains natural stimulants such as caffeine, which is present in higher concentrations in guarana than in coffee or tea,…

Haematococcus pluvialis

Haematococcus pluvialis is a freshwater microscopic alga. It is known for its ability to produce a strong red pigment called astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is a natural antioxidant and belongs to the carotenoid group. Astaxanthin has significant…

Chaga

Chaga, also known as the "immortality mushroom" or "king of medicinal mushrooms", is a species of mushroom that grows on birch trees, mostly in cold regions of the northern hemisphere. This mushroom contains various bioactive substances, such as…

Isomaltulose

Isomaltulose, also known as palatinose, is a natural carbohydrate disaccharide that is extracted from sugar beets. It is a health-safe sweetener that provides the same sweetness as sucrose (sugar), but with several different…

L-Arginin

L-Arginine is an essential amino acid, which means that the body cannot produce it on its own and must obtain it from food or supplements. It is important for proper blood supply to the tissues, muscles and energy supply to the muscles. It is needed…

Maca

Maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng, is a root plant native to the Peruvian Andes. It is rich in nutrients, including protein, fiber, vitamins (vitamin C, vitamin E, B vitamins) and minerals (iron, calcium, zinc). It is also a source of…

Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral involved in more than 300 chemical reactions in our metabolism. Magnesium is crucial for proper muscle function. It works together with calcium in the contraction and relaxation of muscle fibers. Magnesium deficiency can lead…

Niacin

Niacin is essential for the proper metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It contributes to the conversion of food into energy and supports the normal functioning of energy metabolism. Niacin is important for maintaining healthy skin. It…

Pantothenic acid

Pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5. It is crucial for energy metabolism in the body. It plays an important role in the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins and their conversion into energy. It helps the body use nutrients from food…

Papain

Papain is an enzyme that is commonly found in papaya fruits. It belongs to a group of enzymes known as proteases, which are enzymes that break down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids. Papain promotes digestion precisely by breaking down…

Piperine

Piperine is a natural digestive agent found in black pepper, stimulates the activity of digestive enzymes of the pancreas, strengthens the digestive capacity and significantly reduces the digestion time of the food taken. Piperine increases the…