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zinc gluconate
chemical compound
sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
L-α-Glycerophosphorylcholine (alpha-GPC, choline alfoscerate, '''sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine''') is a natural choline compound found in the brain. It is also a parasympathomimetic acetylcholine precursor which has been investigated for its potential for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
conjugated linoleic acid
group of isomers
hematogen
thumb|Bars of Hematogen
chyawanprash
thumb|200x200px|alt=Thick, dark liquid on a spoon|Chyavanprash is a herbal dietary supplement. Chyavanprash (), originally Chayavanaprasham, is a cooked mixture of sugar, honey, ghee, Indian gooseberry (amla) jam, sesame oil, berries and various herbs and spices. It is prepared as per the instructions suggested in Ayurvedic texts. Chyavanprash is widely sold and consumed in India as a dietary supplement.
energy bar
nutritional snack bar
Policosanol
Policosanol is the generic term for a mixture of long chain alcohols extracted from plant waxes. It is used as a dietary supplement.
vitamer
A vitamer () is any form in which some vitamin occurs. Each vitamer of a particular vitamin is a compound that performs the functions of that vitamin and prevents the symptoms of deficiency of the vitamin.
acetylcarnitine
Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR or ALC), also known as levacecarnine, is an acetylated form of L-carnitine. It is naturally produced by the human body, and it is available as a dietary supplement. Acetylcarnitine is broken down in the blood by plasma esterases to carnitine which is used by the body to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria for breakdown and energy production.
Anisodus tanguticus
species of plant
hydroxycitric acid
chemical compound
Medicinal clay
use of clay for health reasons
Plumpy'nut
'''Plumpy'Nut''' is a peanut-based paste, packaged in a plastic wrapper, for treatment of severe acute malnutrition. Plumpy'Nut is manufactured by Nutriset, a French company. Feeding with the packets of this paste reduces the need for hospitalization. It can be administered at home, allowing more people to be treated.
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ephedra
medicinal preparation
sodium ferulate
chemical compound
Chlorella vulgaris
species of alga
therapeutic food
foods designed for specific therapeutic purposes
Artificial rice
processed rice product
Lactobacillus brevis
species of bacterium
calcium supplement
calcium compounds used as food supplements or in food to supply the body with calcium
copper gluconate
chemical compound
cherry juice
cherry juice is from the juice of cherries, and is consumed as a beverage, health supplement and used as an added ingredient.
Pea protein
chemical compound
cycloastragenol
Cycloastragenol is a triterpenoid isolated from various legume species in the genus Astragalus that is purported to have telomerase activation activity. A preliminary in vitro study on human CD4 and CD8 T cells found that cycloastragenol may moderately increase telomerase activity and inhibit the onset of cellular senescence.
krill oil
oil derived from Euphausia superba
Zinc sulfate
Dietary supplement
magnesium malate
chemical compound
Nutrilite
Nutrilite is a brand of mineral, vitamin, and dietary supplements developed in 1934 by Carl F. Rehnborg. Nutrilite products are currently manufactured by Access Business Group, a subsidiary of Alticor whose products are sold via Amway worldwide. The Nutrilite brand is known as Nutriway in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Turkey, Australia and New Zealand.
grapefruit seed extract
extract derived from grapefruit seeds
magnesium L-threonate
chemical compound
Femarelle
alt=Flaxseed is poured from a jar into the hand.|thumb|One of the ingredients in Femarelle is flaxseed.
magnesium glycinate
chemical compound
Haarlem oil
dietary supplement
Ganoderma tsugae
species of fungus
inositol niacinate
chemical compound
Huel
thumb|A pouch of Huel Powder, Black Edition, and a Huel Shaker
zinc picolinate
chemical compound
green coffee extract
extract of unroasted coffee beans
emeramide
BDTH2 (also called BDET and BDETH2; trade names B9, MetX, and OSR#1) is an organosulfur compound that is used as a chelation agent. It is a colourless solid. The molecule consists of two thiol groups and linked via a pair of amide groups.
protein supplement
hydrolysate
Hydrolysate refers to any product of hydrolysis. Protein hydrolysate has special application in sports medicine because its consumption allows amino acids to be absorbed by the body more rapidly than intact proteins, thus maximizing nutrient delivery to muscle tissues. It is also used in the biotechnology industry as a supplement to cell cultures. In the December 2013 edition of The International Journal of Food Science and Technology, hydrolysate was shown to be rich in L-aspartic acid and the necessary minerals manganese and selenium
Active Hexose Correlated Compound
thumb|Chemical structure of partially acylated α-1,4-glucan, the main polysaccharide in AHCC. thumb|AHCC is a compound produced from Shiitake mushroom. Active hexose correlated compound (AHCC) is an alpha-glucan rich nutritional supplement produced from shiitake (Lentinula edodes). The product is a subject of research as a potential anti-cancer agent. AHCC is a popular alternative medicine in Japan.
drink mix
processed food product
Fish protein powder
fish meal product for human consumption
medical uses of silver
uses of silver to establish the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
rejuvelac
Rejuvelac is a kind of grain water that was invented and promoted by Ann Wigmore, born in Cropos, Lithuania. The beverage is closely related to a traditional Romanian drink, called borș, a fermented wheat bran that can be used to make a sour soup called ciorbă or as the basis for vegan cheeses.
Alternative treatments used for the common cold
Lingzhi (mushroom)
species of fungus
emu oil
medicinal oil
crocodile oil
extract of fatty tissues of crocodiles
CalorieMate
CalorieMate (カロリーメイト karorīmeito) is a brand of nutritional energy bar and energy gel foods produced by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., in Japan. It was first released in 1983 debuting with a cheese flavored block. CalorieMate comes in several forms, including Block, Jelly, and Can. CalorieMate Block resembles a bar-shaped cookie (somewhat like a shortbread), sold in packs of either two or four. CalorieMate Jelly is a gelatin sold in a pouch with a spout. CalorieMate Can is a canned drink.
Hemp protein
extract from hemp
Centrum
brand of multivitamin
Slim Fast
SlimFast is an American company headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, that markets an eponymous brand of shakes, bars, snacks, packaged meals, and other dietary supplement foods sold in the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latin America, and the UK. SlimFast promotes diets and weight loss plans featuring its food products.
chromium nicotinate
chemical compound
cetyl myristoleate
chemical compound
maritime pine bark extract
maritime pine extract
Fibe Mini
Japanese soft drink
saw palmetto extract
ineffective treatment for BPH