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INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

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Eleuthero
Eleuthero

Also known as Siberian ginseng, this herb promotes clear thinking and supports the body’s ability to adapt to stress.* It also supports sustained energy without the jitters or crashes of stimulants like caffeine.*

Gymnema
Gymnema

A plant known for its “sugar-blocking” property that reduces sugar absorption during digestion. When gymnemic acids lock into intestinal receptors, they effectively lock out glucose and processed carbs.*

LYCIUM FRUIT
Lycium Fruit

Also known as goji berries, this fruit is an excellent source of body-cleansing antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and E, and more than 30 essential and trace minerals.

Niacinamide
Fructooligosaccharide (Fos)

This prebiotic soluble-fibre carbohydrate supports the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut to aid digestion and support the immune system

Gardenia Flower
Gardenia Flower

Gardenia flower is popular in traditional Chinese medicine for its powerful antioxidant properties.

Chinese Rhubarb Root
Chinese Rhubarb Root

Chinese rhubarb root can support liver and colonic function by stimulating the production of bile and digestive fluids.*

Coptis Chinensis Chinese Goldenseal Root
Chinese Goldenseal Root

Chinese goldenseal is a powerful antioxidant with immune system supporting qualities.*

Baikal Skullcap
Baikal Skullcap

This purple-flowered plant is popular in traditional Chinese medicine due to its wide variety of benefits, including supporting the liver, a key organ responsible for detoxifying the body.*

WINTERMELON
Wintermelon

Also called ash gourd, this melon fruit contains vitamins and minerals like phosphorus, calcium, riboflavin, iron, thiamine, niacin, and vitamin C.

MONK FRUIT
Monk Fruit

This melon contains antioxidants and vitamins and is a natural, low-calorie source of sweetness.

Apple Fruit Powder & Apple Fruit Flake
Apple Fruit Powder

This base coating insulates probiotics from harsh stomach acids, so they reach your small intestine and deliver maximum benefits.

LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS
Lactobacillus Acidophilus

This naturally occurring probiotic bacteria helps break down food and promote efficient nutrient absorption.

Angelica Root
Angelica Root

Used for thousands of years, this herb addresses nervousness and anxiety.*

Garcinia Fruit
Garcinia Fruit

A natural source of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), this fruit is known to help control appetite and support a healthy metabolism. Garcinia has been used safely for centuries in Southeast Asia to make meals more filling.

Pea Protein
Pea Protein

A plant protein that contains all nine of the essential amino acids—including branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)—that help you to effectively build muscle.

POLYGONUM
Polygonum

This perennial vine contains resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant shown in studies to provide a multitude of health benefits, such as weight loss, free-radical protection, anti-aging support, and cardiovascular support.*

Green Coffee Bean
Green Coffee Bean

The shells of these unroasted coffee beans contain high levels of chlorogenic acid, a polyphenol antioxidant that researchers speculate may promote weight loss by reducing the absorption of fat and glucose in the gut.*

Cocoa Bean
Cocoa Bean

Cacao, the source of cocoa beans, is a natural appetite controller and may help reduce food cravings.* It also contains antioxidants, including polyphenols, catechins, and epicatechins.

Decyl Polyglucose
Decyl Polyglucose

Decyl polyglucose is derived from corn. As a surfactant, it lowers the surface tension of products they’re added to, helping them to remove dirt, surface toxins, and oils effectively. Surfactants do another important job too. One end of their molecule is attracted to water, while the other end is attracted to dirt and grease. So the surfactant molecules help water to get a hold of grease, break it up, and wash it away.

Chinese Ginseng Root
Chinese Ginseng Root

This herb is traditionally used to support concentration, memory, physical stamina, and athletic endurance.*

LYCII FRUIT
Lycii Fruit

An excellent source of body-cleansing antioxidants, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, and vitamins A, C, and E. It also contains more than 30 essential and trace minerals.

Loquat
Loquat

This sweet-tasting fruit is packed with healthy vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, flavonoids, and other nutrients.

Honey
Honey

This popular bee-produced, nectar-based sweetener is often used as a cough suppressant and throat soother.

MINT EXTRACT
Mint Extract

This warming herbal extract is used for its soothing properties.

Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus

This tree oil boasts a cooling, woodsy smell.

Cassia Oil
Cassia Oil

Also known as Chinese cinnamon, cassia oil helps support circulation and alleviate musculoskeletal pain in the body.

Coix Fruit
Coix Fruit

This antioxidant-rich grain has twice the protein of rice. It can help support digestion, weight loss, and diuresis.

PEA AND RICE PROTEINS
Pea And Rice Protein

This power-packed blend of plant proteins contains all nine of the essential amino acids—including branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)—needed to effectively build lean muscle.

Ginseng
Ginseng

This perennial plant is traditionally used to support energy, cardiovascular health, metabolism efficiency, and adrenal health.

Chinese Knot Grass Root
Chinese Knot Grass Root

Also known as polygonum, this plant supports the removal of uric and lactic acid, compounds that cause muscle pain and stiffness. It’s also a very good source of antioxidants.

Bee Pollen
Bee Pollen

This superfood is considered one of nature’s most completely nourishing foods, containing vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, and protein. The range of nutrients found in bee pollen makes it a great natural energiser.

Vitamin E Succinate
Vitamin E Succinate

This form of vitamin E has antioxidant effects that can help protect against harmful toxins in the environment and help remove free radicals from the body.

VITAMIN B12
Vitamin B12

A member of the complex B group of vitamins, this water-soluble vitamin aids in the formation of red blood cells and helps your body’s central nervous system function properly.* This hardworking vitamin is used to support mood, energy, mental focus, memory, and the immune system.

Paper Mulberry
Paper Mulberry

Paper mulberry addresses the endocrine system and supports diuresis.

Mushroom Powder
Mushroom Powder

Mushroom powder supports the immune system and supports the body’s removal of toxins.

Leek Seed
Poria

Long used in traditional herbal medicine as a therapeutic tonic, this type of mushroom supports the immune system and the removal of toxins.

Grapefruit Extract
Grapefruit Extract

The extract from vitis vinifera (grape) fruit contains flavonoids with potent antioxidant properties.

Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil

The oil from this wildflower helps to calm and soothe the skin. This property, together with the linoleic acid, helps support the skin’s protective moisture barrier and promote soft, smooth, and more youthful-looking skin.

Beta-Carotene
Beta-Carotene

Considered a provitamin because it converts to an active form of vitamin A (retinol), beta-carotene is an essential nutrient that supports skin beauty and health by supporting tissue and skin renewal.

Panthenol
Panthenol

Panthenol is an emollient, moisturiser, and humectant (attracts and retains moisture from the air), which helps keep the layers of the skin looking soft and supple.

Olive Oil
Olive Oil

This natural emollient contains vitamins and fatty acids that benefit skin with their softening and moisturising properties.

Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera is rich in vitamin C, E, and beta carotene, which gives it its nourishing and anti-aging qualities. It moisturises the skin without making it greasy, so it’s suitable for those with oily skin.

ROSEMARY LEAF EXTRACT
Rosemary Leaf Extract

This beauty-enhancing herb contains powerful antioxidants that diminish the appearance of skin-damaging effects of free radicals. The stimulating properties of rosemary may also help support elasticity, making skin look firmer and more supple.

Burdock
Burdock

This traditional medicinal plant is used in beauty products for its cleansing and moisturizing properties.

Cucumber Extract
Cucumber Extract

Providing natural emollient properties, cucumber is used in skin care to soften and hydrate the skin. Research also indicates that the lutein component of cucumber may help suppress melanogenesis, the process that leads to skin discolorations.

Chinese Club Moss
Chinese Club Moss

A traditional Chinese herb that contains huperzine A, a naturally occurring alkaloid that may benefit cognitive function.*

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

This blue-green algae moisturizes, soothes, and helps protect collagen. It also has loads of amino acids, the essential building blocks of proteins, and contains vitamins A and C, and glutathione, which help protect skin cells from free radicals.

Coffee Bean Extract
Coffee Bean Extract

Coffee beans, which are the seeds of the coffee plant, are full of free radical-fighting antioxidants, which help protect against premature aging of the skin.

Colloidal Oatmeal
Colloidal Oatmeal

This finely ground oatmeal contains water-binding polysaccharides (long-chain sugars) and hydrocolloids that hold moisture against the skin allowing it to act as an emollient. The fats contained in oatmeal also add to its emollient activity, which can help alleviate the itchiness of dry skin.

Gingko Biloba
Gingko Biloba

This plant contains high levels of flavonoids and terpenoids, compounds known for their strong antioxidant effects, which may include neuroprotective benefits.

JUJUBE SEED
Jujube Seed

The seeds, fruit, and bark of jujube have been used in traditional medicine for anxiety and insomnia, and as a digestive aid.

Lemon Extract
Lemon Extract

One of the main components of lemon extract is citric acid, which is effective against a number of skin problems.

Lingonberry
Lingonberry

These red berries are packed with antioxidant power in the form of plant chemicals called polyphenols. Studies have shown lingonberries help prevent fat deposition and may support weight loss.*

Passion Flower
Passion Flower

This exotic flower is traditionally used to alleviate anxiety and insomnia. It may boost the level of GABA, a compound that helps regulate mood and promote a calming effect.

Poria Cocos
Poria Cocos

This type of mushroom contains several substances thought to promote good health, including polysaccharides, known to support immune function, and triterpenoids, a class of compounds with antioxidant properties.

Camellia Leaf
Camellia Leaf

Protects with robust antioxidants and relaxes.