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Active Compound Monographs
Dedicated technical dossiers detailing the molecular profile and evidence weight of individual plant bioactives
Where the Active Compound Index provides a high-level master matrix of the plant kingdom, these Compound Monographs serve as our definitive, independent deep dives. Each entry functions as a standalone scientific reference record—drilling past the surface to map out exact chemical identities, verified CAS numbers, and botanical source biologies with strict clinical objectivity.
Built specifically for product formulators, R&D teams, and researchers, this compendium translates raw plant chemistry into actionable data. Explore the individual monographs below to examine the detailed molecular structures and honest empirical data powering high-performance botanical nutrition.
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L-Cysteine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Thiol-bearing from Fermentation, or keratin hydrolysate in some supply. Oxidises to cystine. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Cysteine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Thiol-bearing from Fermentation, or keratin hydrolysate in some supply. Oxidises to cystine. Claim strength: Moderate.
Lignans
Polyphenol · Phenylpropanoid dimer · Plant lignan from Linum usitatissimum (Flax) — hull, and Schisandra, sesame and conifer sources. Claim strength: Moderate.
Lignans
Polyphenol · Phenylpropanoid dimer · Plant lignan from Linum usitatissimum (Flax) — hull, and Schisandra, sesame and conifer sources. Claim strength: Moderate.
D-Ribose
Carbohydrate · Monosaccharide · Aldopentose from Fermentation — glucose substrate. Nucleotide backbone; strongly Maillard-reactive. Claim strength: Emerging.
D-Ribose
Carbohydrate · Monosaccharide · Aldopentose from Fermentation — glucose substrate. Nucleotide backbone; strongly Maillard-reactive. Claim strength: Emerging.
L-Tyrosine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Aromatic phenol from Fermentation — grain. Least soluble proteinogenic amino acid. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Tyrosine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Aromatic phenol from Fermentation — grain. Least soluble proteinogenic amino acid. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Lysine
Amino acid · Essential · Basic diamino from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — molasses or starch. First limiting in cereal protein. Claim strength: High.
L-Lysine
Amino acid · Essential · Basic diamino from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — molasses or starch. First limiting in cereal protein. Claim strength: High.
L-Leucine
Amino acid · Essential · Branched-chain from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — grain. mTOR leucine-trigger; poorly soluble. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Leucine
Amino acid · Essential · Branched-chain from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — grain. mTOR leucine-trigger; poorly soluble. Claim strength: Moderate.
Glycine
Amino acid · Non-essential · Simplest proteinogenic from Synthesis or fermentation. Collagen's dominant residue; sweet-tasting. Claim strength: Moderate.
Glycine
Amino acid · Non-essential · Simplest proteinogenic from Synthesis or fermentation. Collagen's dominant residue; sweet-tasting. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Citrulline
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Urea cycle intermediate from Fermentation — grain. Bypasses arginase; raises plasma arginine better than arginine. Claim strength: High.
L-Citrulline
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Urea cycle intermediate from Fermentation — grain. Bypasses arginase; raises plasma arginine better than arginine. Claim strength: High.
L-Arginine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Basic guanidinium from Fermentation — grain. Arginase first-pass limits oral delivery. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Arginine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Basic guanidinium from Fermentation — grain. Arginase first-pass limits oral delivery. Claim strength: Moderate.
Beta-Alanine
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Rate-limiting carnosine precursor from Synthesis or fermentation. Paraesthesia at bolus doses; loading takes weeks. Claim strength: High.
Beta-Alanine
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Rate-limiting carnosine precursor from Synthesis or fermentation. Paraesthesia at bolus doses; loading takes weeks. Claim strength: High.
Vitamin B1
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Thiamine from Synthesis or fermentation — supplied as hydrochloride or mononitrate. Claim strength: High.
Vitamin B1
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Thiamine from Synthesis or fermentation — supplied as hydrochloride or mononitrate. Claim strength: High.
Manganese
Mineral · Essential trace element · Divalent cation from Ores; supplied as gluconate, sulphate and bisglycinate. Inhalation toxicity, not oral. Claim strength: Moderate.
Manganese
Mineral · Essential trace element · Divalent cation from Ores; supplied as gluconate, sulphate and bisglycinate. Inhalation toxicity, not oral. Claim strength: Moderate.
Egg IgY
Immunoglobulin · Avian IgY from Hen egg yolk — hyperimmunised or conventional flocks. Heat- and acid-labile; specify flock immunisation status. Claim strength: Emerging.
Egg IgY
Immunoglobulin · Avian IgY from Hen egg yolk — hyperimmunised or conventional flocks. Heat- and acid-labile; specify flock immunisation status. Claim strength: Emerging.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Six interconvertible vitamers from Synthesis — pyridoxine HCl and P5P are distinct articles. Claim strength: High.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Six interconvertible vitamers from Synthesis — pyridoxine HCl and P5P are distinct articles. Claim strength: High.
Niacin
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Pyridine carboxylic acid from Synthesis — nicotinic acid flushes, nicotinamide does not. Claim strength: High.
Niacin
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Pyridine carboxylic acid from Synthesis — nicotinic acid flushes, nicotinamide does not. Claim strength: High.
Copper
Mineral · Essential trace element · Redox-active cation from Ores; supplied as gluconate and bisglycinate. Zinc antagonism governs the ratio. Claim strength: High.
Copper
Mineral · Essential trace element · Redox-active cation from Ores; supplied as gluconate and bisglycinate. Zinc antagonism governs the ratio. Claim strength: High.
Biotin
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Bicyclic ureido-thiophene from Synthesis or fermentation. Interferes with immunoassays at supplemental doses. Claim strength: High.
Biotin
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Bicyclic ureido-thiophene from Synthesis or fermentation. Interferes with immunoassays at supplemental doses. Claim strength: High.
Creatine Monohydrate
Guanidino compound · Phosphagen precursor · 87.9% creatine from Synthesis from sarcosine and cyanamide. The form carrying essentially the whole evidence base. Claim strength: High.
Creatine Monohydrate
Guanidino compound · Phosphagen precursor · 87.9% creatine from Synthesis from sarcosine and cyanamide. The form carrying essentially the whole evidence base. Claim strength: High.
L-Glutamine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Amide from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — grain. Enterocyte fuel; unstable in solution. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Glutamine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Amide from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — grain. Enterocyte fuel; unstable in solution. Claim strength: Moderate.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Cobalamin from Bacterial fermentation — cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin. Claim strength: High.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Cobalamin from Bacterial fermentation — cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin. Claim strength: High.
Vitamin D3
Vitamin · Fat-soluble secosteroid · Cholecalciferol from Lanolin, or lichen for vegan grades. Claim strength: High.
Vitamin D3
Vitamin · Fat-soluble secosteroid · Cholecalciferol from Lanolin, or lichen for vegan grades. Claim strength: High.
Zinc
Mineral · Essential trace element · Divalent cation from Ores; supplied as gluconate, citrate, picolinate and bisglycinate. Claim strength: High.
Zinc
Mineral · Essential trace element · Divalent cation from Ores; supplied as gluconate, citrate, picolinate and bisglycinate. Claim strength: High.
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