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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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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.

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.

Benfotiamina

Amphiphilic S-acyl thiamine derivative from Synthetic. Note: it is not a naturally occurring compound. Claim strength: Moderate.

Benfotiamina

Amphiphilic S-acyl thiamine derivative from Synthetic. Note: it is not a naturally occurring compound. Claim strength: Moderate.

Diterpenoides amargos

Clerodane-type furanoid diterpenoids and diterpenoid lactones from Tinospora cordifolia (guduchi; giloy; amrita). Studied for immunomodulatory and adaptogenic formulation.

Diterpenoides amargos

Clerodane-type furanoid diterpenoids and diterpenoid lactones from Tinospora cordifolia (guduchi; giloy; amrita). Studied for immunomodulatory and adaptogenic formulation.

Betalaínas

Betalains — nitrogen-containing water-soluble pigments divided into from Beta vulgaris (beetroot). Studied for antioxidant/anti-inflammatory support, natural colorant systems.

Betalaínas

Betalains — nitrogen-containing water-soluble pigments divided into from Beta vulgaris (beetroot). Studied for antioxidant/anti-inflammatory support, natural colorant systems.

Betaglucanos

Polysaccharide · Beta-glucan · Two distinct linkage classes from Avena sativa grain, and mushroom or yeast cell wall. Cereal (1→3),(1→4) and fungal (1→3),(1→6) are not substitutes. Claim strength: High.

Betaglucanos

Polysaccharide · Beta-glucan · Two distinct linkage classes from Avena sativa grain, and mushroom or yeast cell wall. Cereal (1→3),(1→4) and fungal (1→3),(1→6) are not substitutes. Claim strength: High.

Bakuchiol

Meroterpene phenol from Babchi / bakuchi seed (Psoralea corylifolia).

Bakuchiol

Meroterpene phenol from Babchi / bakuchi seed (Psoralea corylifolia).

Beta-Pineno

Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) from Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense).

Beta-Pineno

Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) from Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense).

Beta-Ecdisterona (Fitoecdistoroide · Anabólico · Adaptógeno)

Terpenoid — Ecdysteroid (Polyhydroxylated steroid). Studied for anabolic / muscle protein synthesis; adaptogenic; physical performance. Claim strength: Moderate.

Beta-Ecdisterona (Fitoecdistoroide · Anabólico · Adaptógeno)

Terpenoid — Ecdysteroid (Polyhydroxylated steroid). Studied for anabolic / muscle protein synthesis; adaptogenic; physical performance. Claim strength: Moderate.

Bufotenina (Triptamina · Psicodélico serotoninérgico · Referencia de investigación)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Yopo Tree (Anadenanthera colubrina). A serotonergic alkaloid associated with intense cardiovascular stimulation and significant perceptual alterations.

Bufotenina (Triptamina · Psicodélico serotoninérgico · Referencia de investigación)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Yopo Tree (Anadenanthera colubrina). A serotonergic alkaloid associated with intense cardiovascular stimulation and significant perceptual alterations.

Brasicasterol (fitoesterol C28 Δ6,22 · Esterol de Brassica/algas · Hipocolesterolemiante)

Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Rapeseed (Brassica napus). A Brassica-specific phytosterol studied for lipid profile management.

Brasicasterol (fitoesterol C28 Δ6,22 · Esterol de Brassica/algas · Hipocolesterolemiante)

Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Rapeseed (Brassica napus). A Brassica-specific phytosterol studied for lipid profile management.

Bixina (apocarotenoide del achiote · Colorante alimentario E160b · Antioxidante · Fotoprotectora)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Annatto (Bixa orellana). The primary orange pigment of annatto; studied for antioxidant and potential photoprotective properties. Widely used as.

Bixina (apocarotenoide del achiote · Colorante alimentario E160b · Antioxidante · Fotoprotectora)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Annatto (Bixa orellana). The primary orange pigment of annatto; studied for antioxidant and potential photoprotective properties. Widely used as.

Betulina (triterpeno lupano de la corteza de abedul · Antiviral · Hepatoprotectora · Precursora del ácido betulínico)

Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type; 3β,28-diol) from Betula spp. (birch outer bark, 10–35% of dry weight). Studied for antiviral; anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; wound healing.

Betulina (triterpeno lupano de la corteza de abedul · Antiviral · Hepatoprotectora · Precursora del ácido betulínico)

Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type; 3β,28-diol) from Betula spp. (birch outer bark, 10–35% of dry weight). Studied for antiviral; anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; wound healing.

Ácido Boswéllico — AKBA (Ácido Triterpénico · Inhibidor de la 5-LOX · Artritis · Antiinflamatorio)

Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Frankincense (Boswellia serrata). A 5-LOX inhibitor with well-documented anti-inflammatory activity.

Ácido Boswéllico — AKBA (Ácido Triterpénico · Inhibidor de la 5-LOX · Artritis · Antiinflamatorio)

Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Frankincense (Boswellia serrata). A 5-LOX inhibitor with well-documented anti-inflammatory activity.

Bilobálido (Trilactona sesquiterpénica del ginkgo · Neuroprotector · Modulador GABA-A · Antiisquémico)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Trilactone (Unique Ginkgo sesquiterpene) from Ginkgo biloba (leaves; approximately 2.6% of total terpene). Studied for neuroprotective; gaba-a modulation; mitochondrial protection.

Bilobálido (Trilactona sesquiterpénica del ginkgo · Neuroprotector · Modulador GABA-A · Antiisquémico)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Trilactone (Unique Ginkgo sesquiterpene) from Ginkgo biloba (leaves; approximately 2.6% of total terpene). Studied for neuroprotective; gaba-a modulation; mitochondrial protection.

Beta-cariofileno (Agonista CB2 sesquiterpénico · Cannabinoide dietético · Antiinflamatorio)

Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Black Pepper / Clove (Piper nigrum). A dietary CB2 receptor agonist studied for anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties without psychoactive effects.

Beta-cariofileno (Agonista CB2 sesquiterpénico · Cannabinoide dietético · Antiinflamatorio)

Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Black Pepper / Clove (Piper nigrum). A dietary CB2 receptor agonist studied for anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties without psychoactive effects.

Brucina (Dimetoxiestricnina · Alcaloide indólico de Nux Vómica · Antiinflamatorio · Antagonista de glicina)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). A highly toxic glycine receptor antagonist related to strychnine.

Brucina (Dimetoxiestricnina · Alcaloide indólico de Nux Vómica · Antiinflamatorio · Antagonista de glicina)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). A highly toxic glycine receptor antagonist related to strychnine.

α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (alcohol sesquiterpénico · calmante para la piel · potenciador de la penetración)

Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.

α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (alcohol sesquiterpénico · calmante para la piel · potenciador de la penetración)

Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.

Brahmoside (Saponina triterpenoide · Ansiolítico del SNC · Activo menor de Brahmi)

Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Pseudojujubogenin aglycone glycoside) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) and Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola). Studied for cns sedative/anxiolytic, cognitive modulation, bacopa minor active.

Brahmoside (Saponina triterpenoide · Ansiolítico del SNC · Activo menor de Brahmi)

Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Pseudojujubogenin aglycone glycoside) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) and Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola). Studied for cns sedative/anxiolytic, cognitive modulation, bacopa minor active.

Bacósidos (Complejo de Saponinas Triterpenoides · Función Cognitiva · Memoria · Marcador de Brahmi)

Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.

Bacósidos (Complejo de Saponinas Triterpenoides · Función Cognitiva · Memoria · Marcador de Brahmi)

Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.

Bacósido A (Saponina triterpenoide · Mejora cognitiva · Memoria · Neuroprotector)

Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.

Bacósido A (Saponina triterpenoide · Mejora cognitiva · Memoria · Neuroprotector)

Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.

Ácido betulínico (Triterpeno lupano · Investigación oncológica · Anti-VIH · Antiinflamatorio)

Terpenoid (Triterpene) from White Birch (Betula pubescens). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on melanoma cells and potential antiviral properties.

Ácido betulínico (Triterpeno lupano · Investigación oncológica · Anti-VIH · Antiinflamatorio)

Terpenoid (Triterpene) from White Birch (Betula pubescens). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on melanoma cells and potential antiviral properties.

Borneol (Monoterpenol Bicíclico · Potenciador de la Penetración de la BBB · Neuroprotector · MTC)

Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Borneol Camphor (Dryobalanops aromatica). Studied for neurological effects including CNS-penetrating anti-inflammatory properties.

Borneol (Monoterpenol Bicíclico · Potenciador de la Penetración de la BBB · Neuroprotector · MTC)

Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Borneol Camphor (Dryobalanops aromatica). Studied for neurological effects including CNS-penetrating anti-inflammatory properties.

Boldina (Alcaloide aporfínico · Hepatoprotector · Antioxidante · Colerético)

Alkaloid (Aporphine) from Boldo (Peumus boldus). Studied for hepatoprotective, choleretic, and antioxidant properties.

Boldina (Alcaloide aporfínico · Hepatoprotector · Antioxidante · Colerético)

Alkaloid (Aporphine) from Boldo (Peumus boldus). Studied for hepatoprotective, choleretic, and antioxidant properties.