Massularia acuminata is a plant used as a chewing stick for oral hygeine in Nigeria and its stem as...
Category - Health & Wellness
Huperzine A improves muscle contraction; focus boost
Huperzine A (Huperzine Alpha, HupA) is a nootropic alkaloid purified from club moss...
Corosolic acid as future anti-diabtic, anti-obesity drug
Corosolic acid (2 alpha-hydroxy ursolic acid, glucosol) (Figure 1.) is a pentacyclic triterpene...
Vanadium effective for controlling blood sugar; toxic
Vanadium is a trace mineral with the symbol V. Scientists speculate that our bodies might need...
Piracetam restores biochemical deficits of the aging brain
Piracetam (chemical name 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetamide) is a cyclic derivative of the...
Pterostilbene may be better than resveratrol
Pterostilbene is a naturally occurring analogue of resveratrol. Pterostilbene is also antioxidant...
Fructus ligustri lucidi prevents bone loss; decreased fatigue
Fructus Ligustri Lucidi (Zhen Zi) has been traditionally used for treating bone disorders and for...
Phosphatidylserine for cognition and cortisol management
Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a naturally occurring phospholipid. It is most abundant in organs with...
Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant; affects hormonal balance
Astaxanthin is a reddish pigment that belongs to a group of chemicals called carotenoids...
N-acetyl-l-cysteine has liver protecting effects; may reduce fatigue
N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) is a derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine and is a by-product of...