Suma root comes from the plant Pfaffia paniculata, which belongs to the Amaranthaceae family of flowering plants. Although commonly referred to as Brazilian ginseng, this root is not related to Asian or American ginseng, both of which belong to the Araliaceae family. Suma root contains pfaffic acid and saponin pfaffosides. These two compounds are praised …

Piper Nigrum, commonly known as black pepper, is a flowering vine cultivated for its fruit, which is dried and used as a spice and seasoning. Native to South India, black pepper has been dubbed the “King of Spices” and has played a pivotal role in global trade and culinary traditions. Beyond its culinary uses, black …

Tribulus terrestris is a small leafy plant native to warm temperate and tropical regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Both the root and fruit of the plant have been used medicinally in traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda for thousands of years (1). Today, it is primarily marketed as a supplement that …

Rhodiola is a herb that grows in the cold, mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. Its roots are considered to be adaptogens, which means that their consumption helps your body adapt to stress. Rhodiola is also known as arctic root or golden root. Its scientific name is Rhodiola rosea. People in Russia and Scandinavian countries …

Pygeum is an herbal extract taken from the bark of the African cherry tree that may have some health benefits, like reducing inflammation. The African cherry tree, also known as the African plum tree or Prunus Africanum, is a native African species. Some evidence suggests that pygeum may help with many things, from prostate and …

L-glutamine can be produced naturally in your body. In fact, it is the most abundant amino acid in the blood and other body fluids (1, 2). However, there are times when the glutamine needs of your body are greater than its ability to produce it (3). Also, glutamine is an important molecule for the immune …

L-arginine is an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and divided into essential and nonessential categories. Non-essential amino acids are made in the body, but essential amino acids are not. As such, they must be obtained from food (1). L-Arginine is produced in a number of ways. It can be synthesised …

Hawthorn Berries are tiny fruits that grow on trees and shrubs of the genus Crataegus. The genus includes hundreds of species that are common in Europe, North America and Asia. These nutrient-rich berries have a sour, tangy taste and mild sweetness. Hawthorn berries range in colour from yellow to dark red. Hawthorn berries are high …