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 system …

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 …

Guarana is also known as Paullinia cupana, it’s a climbing plant prized for its fruit. A mature guarana fruit is about the size of a coffee berry. It resembles the human eye, with a red shell encasing a black seed covered by a white aril. Guarana extract stems from processing the seeds into a powder. …

Cordyceps is a kind of fungi found all over the world. Some of the rarest kinds are at higher altitudes in the Himalayan regions of China, Nepal, Tibet and India. In total, there have been more than 750 species (1) of cordyceps identified. Of those, scientists have identified at least 35 kinds that have had …

Coleus forskohlii, also known as Plectranthus barbatus, is a perennial plant native to subtropical regions of India, Nepal, and Thailand. The root of this plant contains forskolin, a bioactive compound traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat various ailments, including heart disease, respiratory disorders, and digestive issues. In recent years, forskolin has gained attention for …