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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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Eggshell Membrane Collagen
Protein matrix · Native collagen with glycosaminoglycans from Gallus gallus — eggshell membrane. Not a collagen hydrolysate; the 500 mg joint trials used the whole membrane. Claim strength: Moderate.
Eggshell Membrane Collagen
Protein matrix · Native collagen with glycosaminoglycans from Gallus gallus — eggshell membrane. Not a collagen hydrolysate; the 500 mg joint trials used the whole membrane. Claim strength: Moderate.
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Nucleotide · Pyridine nucleotide · Direct NAD⁺ precursor from Enzymatic or chemoenzymatic synthesis from nicotinamide. FDA treats it as excluded from the supplement definition; not an EU novel food. Claim...
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Nucleotide · Pyridine nucleotide · Direct NAD⁺ precursor from Enzymatic or chemoenzymatic synthesis from nicotinamide. FDA treats it as excluded from the supplement definition; not an EU novel food. Claim...
Magnesium Aspartate
Mineral · Organic magnesium salt · 1:2 metal to L-aspartate from Reaction of magnesium with fermentation-derived L-aspartic acid. Only 7.5–8.4% elemental magnesium — the lowest of the common salts. Claim...
Magnesium Aspartate
Mineral · Organic magnesium salt · 1:2 metal to L-aspartate from Reaction of magnesium with fermentation-derived L-aspartic acid. Only 7.5–8.4% elemental magnesium — the lowest of the common salts. Claim...
Natural Caffeine
Alkaloid · Purine methylxanthine · 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine from Green coffee decaffeination, guarana and yerba mate. Identical to synthetic; carbon isotope ratio is the only authentication. Claim strength: High.
Natural Caffeine
Alkaloid · Purine methylxanthine · 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine from Green coffee decaffeination, guarana and yerba mate. Identical to synthetic; carbon isotope ratio is the only authentication. Claim strength: High.
Vitamin A
Vitamin · Fat-soluble retinoid · Retinyl esters and provitamin A carotenoids from Synthesis; carotenoids from algae and fermentation. Preformed retinol is teratogenic at high intake. Claim strength: High.
Vitamin A
Vitamin · Fat-soluble retinoid · Retinyl esters and provitamin A carotenoids from Synthesis; carotenoids from algae and fermentation. Preformed retinol is teratogenic at high intake. Claim strength: High.
DHA
Fatty acid · Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturate · 22:6 n-3 from Marine fish and tuna oil, or Schizochytrium fermentation. Six double bonds make oxidation specification mandatory. Claim strength: High.
DHA
Fatty acid · Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturate · 22:6 n-3 from Marine fish and tuna oil, or Schizochytrium fermentation. Six double bonds make oxidation specification mandatory. Claim strength: High.
Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Pantoate–β-alanine amide from Synthesis — the free acid is an oil, so calcium D-pantothenate is the article. Claim strength: High.
Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Pantoate–β-alanine amide from Synthesis — the free acid is an oil, so calcium D-pantothenate is the article. Claim strength: High.
Pyridoxine
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Alcohol vitamer of B6 from Synthesis — supplied as the hydrochloride. EFSA revised the adult upper limit to 12 mg/day in 2023. Claim strength:...
Pyridoxine
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Alcohol vitamer of B6 from Synthesis — supplied as the hydrochloride. EFSA revised the adult upper limit to 12 mg/day in 2023. Claim strength:...
Riboflavin
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Isoalloxazine flavin from Bacillus subtilis or Ashbya gossypii fermentation. Photolabile; its degradation also destroys vitamin C. Claim strength: High.
Riboflavin
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Isoalloxazine flavin from Bacillus subtilis or Ashbya gossypii fermentation. Photolabile; its degradation also destroys vitamin C. Claim strength: High.
Thiamine
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Thiazole-pyrimidine cation from Synthesis or fermentation — hydrochloride and mononitrate are not interchangeable. Destroyed by sulphites. Claim strength: High.
Thiamine
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Thiazole-pyrimidine cation from Synthesis or fermentation — hydrochloride and mononitrate are not interchangeable. Destroyed by sulphites. Claim strength: High.
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
Amino acid derivative · N-acetylated tyrosine from Acetylation of fermentation-derived tyrosine. Far more soluble than tyrosine; raises plasma tyrosine less. Claim strength: High.
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
Amino acid derivative · N-acetylated tyrosine from Acetylation of fermentation-derived tyrosine. Far more soluble than tyrosine; raises plasma tyrosine less. Claim strength: High.
L-Pyroglutamic Acid
Amino acid derivative · Cyclic lactam of glutamic acid from Thermal cyclisation of glutamate. A skin natural-moisturising-factor humectant, usually as sodium PCA. Claim strength: High.
L-Pyroglutamic Acid
Amino acid derivative · Cyclic lactam of glutamic acid from Thermal cyclisation of glutamate. A skin natural-moisturising-factor humectant, usually as sodium PCA. Claim strength: High.
L-Norvaline
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Straight-chain isomer of valine from Synthesis or fermentation. In vitro arginase inhibition; no human efficacy evidence, unresolved cytotoxicity signal. Claim strength: Emerging.
L-Norvaline
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Straight-chain isomer of valine from Synthesis or fermentation. In vitro arginase inhibition; no human efficacy evidence, unresolved cytotoxicity signal. Claim strength: Emerging.
DL-Alanine
Amino acid · Racemate · Methyl side chain from Chemical synthesis. A taste modifier rather than a nutrient — sweetness is not stereospecific. Claim strength: High.
DL-Alanine
Amino acid · Racemate · Methyl side chain from Chemical synthesis. A taste modifier rather than a nutrient — sweetness is not stereospecific. Claim strength: High.
D-Aspartic Acid
Amino acid · D-enantiomer · Endogenous neuroendocrine signalling molecule from Resolution or enzymatic routes. Testosterone claim not replicated; one trial found a decrease at 6 g. Claim strength: Emerging.
D-Aspartic Acid
Amino acid · D-enantiomer · Endogenous neuroendocrine signalling molecule from Resolution or enzymatic routes. Testosterone claim not replicated; one trial found a decrease at 6 g. Claim strength: Emerging.
L-Lysine Acetate
Amino acid salt · Acetate · 70.9% free base from Neutralised fermentation-derived lysine. Base-generating where the hydrochloride is acid-generating. Claim strength: High.
L-Lysine Acetate
Amino acid salt · Acetate · 70.9% free base from Neutralised fermentation-derived lysine. Base-generating where the hydrochloride is acid-generating. Claim strength: High.
L-Hydroxyproline
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Post-translational product of proline from Collagen or gelatin hydrolysate, or fermentation. Cannot be incorporated into collagen. Claim strength: High.
L-Hydroxyproline
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Post-translational product of proline from Collagen or gelatin hydrolysate, or fermentation. Cannot be incorporated into collagen. Claim strength: High.
L-Asparagine Monohydrate
Amino acid · Non-essential · Amide, hydrated from Fermentation or enzymatic amidation. The limiting precursor of acrylamide in heated foods. Claim strength: High.
L-Asparagine Monohydrate
Amino acid · Non-essential · Amide, hydrated from Fermentation or enzymatic amidation. The limiting precursor of acrylamide in heated foods. Claim strength: High.
DL-Tryptophan
Amino acid · Racemate · Aromatic indole from Chemical synthesis. D-isomer converts only partially; food use restricted in many markets. Claim strength: Moderate.
DL-Tryptophan
Amino acid · Racemate · Aromatic indole from Chemical synthesis. D-isomer converts only partially; food use restricted in many markets. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Tryptophan
Amino acid · Essential · Aromatic indole from Fermentation or enzymatic conversion. 1989 EMS history makes impurity profile, not assay, the quality question. Claim strength: High.
L-Tryptophan
Amino acid · Essential · Aromatic indole from Fermentation or enzymatic conversion. 1989 EMS history makes impurity profile, not assay, the quality question. Claim strength: High.
L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Amino acid salt · 2:1 ketoglutarate · 70.5% arginine from Combined fermentation and synthetic ions. Performance trials came back null, not merely thin. Claim strength: High.
L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Amino acid salt · 2:1 ketoglutarate · 70.5% arginine from Combined fermentation and synthetic ions. Performance trials came back null, not merely thin. Claim strength: High.
L-Arginine L-Aspartate
Amino acid salt · 1:1 aspartate · 56.7% arginine from Combined fermentation-derived ions. Chloride-free and near-neutral in solution. Claim strength: High.
L-Arginine L-Aspartate
Amino acid salt · 1:1 aspartate · 56.7% arginine from Combined fermentation-derived ions. Chloride-free and near-neutral in solution. Claim strength: High.
L-Ornithine L-Aspartate
Amino acid salt · 1:1 aspartate · 49.8% ornithine from Combined fermentation-derived ions. A registered medicine in several markets. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Ornithine L-Aspartate
Amino acid salt · 1:1 aspartate · 49.8% ornithine from Combined fermentation-derived ions. A registered medicine in several markets. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Ornithine HCl
Amino acid salt · Hydrochloride · 78.4% free base from Acidified fermentation-derived ornithine. The free base deliquesces; chloride fraction is the highest of the series. Claim strength: High.
L-Ornithine HCl
Amino acid salt · Hydrochloride · 78.4% free base from Acidified fermentation-derived ornithine. The free base deliquesces; chloride fraction is the highest of the series. Claim strength: High.
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