Glossary

Vitamin B-12, also referred to as cobalamin and cyanocobalamin, is a water-soluble compound of the B vitamin family with an unique difference -- unlike...

Pygeum is also known as African Pygeum. It is a large evergreen tree that grows in the high plateaus of southern Africa. The bark is...

Chemically, oxiracetam is similar to piracetam, though stronger in effect. It is one of the more commonly used smart drugs, and known by a...

Carnitine is a dipeptide - an amino acid made from two other aminos, methionine and lysine. It can be synthesized in the liver if...

Turmeric is an essential flavoring spice of Indian and other cuisines. The Turmeric rhizome provides the typical yellow color of many curry dishes and...

Sulfur is an important nutrient that forms an intergal part of virtually all human tissues, and especially those highest in protein, such as red...

Since 1983, researchers have warned us to avoid supplements that contain iron. This recommendation is based upon hundreds of studies showing that iron may...

Pramiracetam, also known as CI-879, is another chemical relative to piracetam, and has a similar effect in improving the operations of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine....

Betony, also known as Wood Betony, was once held in high regard by ancient folk healers. Used as a herbal treatment for a host...

Most often found in fresh salads and as an uneaten garnish in restaurants, Parsley, latin name Petroselinum sativum, has been used in classical folk...

Calcium is one of the most abundant minerals in the human body, accounting for between 2 to 3 pounds of total body mass. Adequate...

Pregnenolone is a naturally occurring metabolite of cholesterol that acts as a precursor to DHEA and other steroid hormones. Animal research indicates that pregnenolone...