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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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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.

Galotaninos

Hydrolysable tannins — galloyl polyesters of a polyol core. A family from Quercus infectoria galls (Majuphal / Aleppo galls). Claim strength: High.

Galotaninos

Hydrolysable tannins — galloyl polyesters of a polyol core. A family from Quercus infectoria galls (Majuphal / Aleppo galls). Claim strength: High.

Ácidos gimnémicos

Gymnemic acids — a family of oleanane-type triterpene saponins from Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar; meshashringi). Studied for sweet-taste suppression and sugar-craving reduction.

Ácidos gimnémicos

Gymnemic acids — a family of oleanane-type triterpene saponins from Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar; meshashringi). Studied for sweet-taste suppression and sugar-craving reduction.

Glucósidos Flavónicos de Ginkgo

Flavonol glycosides — quercetin, kaempferol from Ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree). Studied for cognitive and cerebrovascular formulation; antioxidant positioning.

Glucósidos Flavónicos de Ginkgo

Flavonol glycosides — quercetin, kaempferol from Ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree). Studied for cognitive and cerebrovascular formulation; antioxidant positioning.

Glucosinolatos

Glucosinolates — β-thioglucoside N-hydroxysulfates from Moringa oleifera (moringa; sahjan); also Brassica species. Studied for anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective formulation.

Glucosinolatos

Glucosinolates — β-thioglucoside N-hydroxysulfates from Moringa oleifera (moringa; sahjan); also Brassica species. Studied for anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective formulation.

Gipenósidos

Gypenosides — dammarane-type triterpenoid saponins from Gynostemma pentaphyllum (jiaogulan; "southern ginseng"). Studied for metabolic and body-composition support, ampk-pathway formulation.

Gipenósidos

Gypenosides — dammarane-type triterpenoid saponins from Gynostemma pentaphyllum (jiaogulan; "southern ginseng"). Studied for metabolic and body-composition support, ampk-pathway formulation.

Gugulesteronas

Guggulsterones — plant ketosteroids (pregnadiene-diones) existing as E- from Commiphora mukul / Commiphora wightii. Studied for lipid-metabolism formulation (contested).

Gugulesteronas

Guggulsterones — plant ketosteroids (pregnadiene-diones) existing as E- from Commiphora mukul / Commiphora wightii. Studied for lipid-metabolism formulation (contested).

Galoilglucosa (Galo Tanino Central · Precursor de Elagitanino)

Tannin — Gallotannin (galloyl esters of D-glucose) from Terminalia chebula (Haritaki); Quercus infectoria galls. Studied for core gallotannin; ellagitannin biosynthetic precursor.

Galoilglucosa (Galo Tanino Central · Precursor de Elagitanino)

Tannin — Gallotannin (galloyl esters of D-glucose) from Terminalia chebula (Haritaki); Quercus infectoria galls. Studied for core gallotannin; ellagitannin biosynthetic precursor.

Geraniin (Dehidroelagitanino · Marcador de Phyllanthus · Investigación de inhibidores de la ECA)

Tannin — Dehydroellagitannin (hydrolysable tannin) from Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumi Amla), Phyllanthus urinaria. Studied for ace inhibition; antiviral (hsv); antioxidant; cytoprotective.

Geraniin (Dehidroelagitanino · Marcador de Phyllanthus · Investigación de inhibidores de la ECA)

Tannin — Dehydroellagitannin (hydrolysable tannin) from Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumi Amla), Phyllanthus urinaria. Studied for ace inhibition; antiviral (hsv); antioxidant; cytoprotective.

Galato de Galocatequina (GCG · Galato de Flavan-3-ol · Metabolismo de los Lípidos · Inmunomodulador)

Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). Studied for lipid metabolism-modulating and immunomodulatory properties as part of the green tea catechin complex.

Galato de Galocatequina (GCG · Galato de Flavan-3-ol · Metabolismo de los Lípidos · Inmunomodulador)

Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). Studied for lipid metabolism-modulating and immunomodulatory properties as part of the green tea catechin complex.

Gelsevirina (Alcaloide de Gelsemium · Toxina Respiratoria · Referencia Farmacológica)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens). A highly toxic alkaloid that depresses respiratory centres; documented for toxicological reference. Associated with.

Gelsevirina (Alcaloide de Gelsemium · Toxina Respiratoria · Referencia Farmacológica)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens). A highly toxic alkaloid that depresses respiratory centres; documented for toxicological reference. Associated with.

Glucoerucina (Glucosinolato de Rúcula · Precursor de Isotiocianato de Erucina · Activador de Nrf2)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Arugula (Rocket) (Eruca vesicaria). Hydrolysed to erucin, a sulforaphane analogue; studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.

Glucoerucina (Glucosinolato de Rúcula · Precursor de Isotiocianato de Erucina · Activador de Nrf2)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Arugula (Rocket) (Eruca vesicaria). Hydrolysed to erucin, a sulforaphane analogue; studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.

Ginsenoside Rg1 (Saponina de ginseng PPT · Estimulación cognitiva · Hematopoyesis · Antifatiga)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). Studied for cognitive-supportive and anti-fatigue properties.

Ginsenoside Rg1 (Saponina de ginseng PPT · Estimulación cognitiva · Hematopoyesis · Antifatiga)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). Studied for cognitive-supportive and anti-fatigue properties.

Ginsenoside Rb1 (Saponina de Ginseng PPD · Neuroprotector · Adaptógeno · Antifatiga)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). The most abundant ginsenoside; studied for neuroprotective, anti-stress.

Ginsenoside Rb1 (Saponina de Ginseng PPD · Neuroprotector · Adaptógeno · Antifatiga)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). The most abundant ginsenoside; studied for neuroprotective, anti-stress.

Ginkgólido B (Lactona diterpénica · Antagonista PAF · Antitrombótico · Ginkgo biloba)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba). Studied for platelet-activating factor (PAF) antagonism; the primary active ginkgolide contributing to Ginkgo extract's.

Ginkgólido B (Lactona diterpénica · Antagonista PAF · Antitrombótico · Ginkgo biloba)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba). Studied for platelet-activating factor (PAF) antagonism; the primary active ginkgolide contributing to Ginkgo extract's.

Gramina — Donaxina (Alcaloide de base de Mannich indol · Antialimentario · Vasoconstricción · Intermediario de síntesis)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Giant Reed (Arundo donax). A tryptamine-derived indole alkaloid studied for smooth muscle effects.

Gramina — Donaxina (Alcaloide de base de Mannich indol · Antialimentario · Vasoconstricción · Intermediario de síntesis)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Giant Reed (Arundo donax). A tryptamine-derived indole alkaloid studied for smooth muscle effects.

Galantamina (Alcaloide de las Amarilidáceas · Inhibidor de la AChE · Aprobado por la FDA para el Alzheimer · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Snowdrop / Daffodil (Galanthus spp.). A clinically approved acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used medically to support cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease.

Galantamina (Alcaloide de las Amarilidáceas · Inhibidor de la AChE · Aprobado por la FDA para el Alzheimer · Informativo)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Snowdrop / Daffodil (Galanthus spp.). A clinically approved acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used medically to support cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease.

Galegina (alcaloide guanidínico · Prototipo botánico de la metformina · Historia de la reducción de la glucosa)

Alkaloid (Guanidine) from Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis). The botanical compound that inspired the development of metformin.

Galegina (alcaloide guanidínico · Prototipo botánico de la metformina · Historia de la reducción de la glucosa)

Alkaloid (Guanidine) from Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis). The botanical compound that inspired the development of metformin.

Glucomoringina (Glucosinolato Aromático Ramnosilado · Moringa · Antiinflamatorio)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Moringa (Moringa oleifera). The unique glucosinolate of Moringa; hydrolysed by plant myrosinase to the isothiocyanate MIC-1.

Glucomoringina (Glucosinolato Aromático Ramnosilado · Moringa · Antiinflamatorio)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Moringa (Moringa oleifera). The unique glucosinolate of Moringa; hydrolysed by plant myrosinase to the isothiocyanate MIC-1.

Gluconapina (Glucosinolato alifático · Precursor de 3-BITC · Inducción de enzimas de Fase II)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Turnip Rape (Brassica rapa). Hydrolysed to 3-butenyl isothiocyanate; studied for induction of liver phase-II detoxification enzymes supporting.

Gluconapina (Glucosinolato alifático · Precursor de 3-BITC · Inducción de enzimas de Fase II)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Turnip Rape (Brassica rapa). Hydrolysed to 3-butenyl isothiocyanate; studied for induction of liver phase-II detoxification enzymes supporting.

Glucotropaeolin (Glucosinolato aromático · Precursor de BITC · Semillas de Halim · Galactógeno)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Hydrolysed to benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC); studied for antimicrobial, hepatoprotective.

Glucotropaeolin (Glucosinolato aromático · Precursor de BITC · Semillas de Halim · Galactógeno)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Hydrolysed to benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC); studied for antimicrobial, hepatoprotective.

Gluconasturtiina (Glucosinolato aromático · Precursor de PEITC · Quimiopreventivo pulmonar)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). Hydrolysed to phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC); well-studied for Nrf2-activating, DNA-protective.

Gluconasturtiina (Glucosinolato aromático · Precursor de PEITC · Quimiopreventivo pulmonar)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). Hydrolysed to phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC); well-studied for Nrf2-activating, DNA-protective.

Glucobrasicina — I3G (Glucosinolato Indólico · Precursor de I3C/DIM · Metabolismo de Estrógenos)

Glucosinolate (Indolic) from Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The most abundant indolic glucosinolate in Brassica vegetables.

Glucobrasicina — I3G (Glucosinolato Indólico · Precursor de I3C/DIM · Metabolismo de Estrógenos)

Glucosinolate (Indolic) from Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The most abundant indolic glucosinolate in Brassica vegetables.

Glucorafanina (Glucosinolato alifático · Precursor del sulforafano · Nrf2 · Quimiopreventivo)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The primary glucosinolate of broccoli; enzymatically hydrolysed to sulforaphane by myrosinase on cell disruption.

Glucorafanina (Glucosinolato alifático · Precursor del sulforafano · Nrf2 · Quimiopreventivo)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The primary glucosinolate of broccoli; enzymatically hydrolysed to sulforaphane by myrosinase on cell disruption.