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Function Grape seed extract contains oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), which have a fascinating history. In the first half of the 16th … More →

Function Glucosamine is an amino sugar, that is, glucose where one oxygen atom has been replaced by a nitrogen atom, … More →

Function Glucomannan is a polysaccharide consisting of glucose and mannose, derived from the tuber plant amorphophallis. Glucomannan has the capacity … More →

Function and sources The seed oil from this powerfully scented plant is the only known source of both linoleic acid … More →

Function Linoleic acid (LA) is one of two essential fatty acids, a polyunsaturatrd fat of the omega-6 group. The other … More →

Function Gamma-linolenic acid or GLA is a derivative of one of two types of essential fatty acids, linoleic acid (see … More →

Function Eicosapentenoic acid and Docosahexenoic acid, usually referred to as omega-3 fatty acids or fish oils, are normal constituents of … More →

Function Dehydroepiandrosterone or DHEA, is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It is the most abundant hormone of the … More →

Function This coenzyme is a vitamin-like substance found in all body cells, but especially in the blood, heart muscle and … More →

Function Green pigment found in all green plants and some bacteria. Using absorbed light as energy, chlorophyll forms carbohydrates from … More →