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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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Quercetina (Flavonol · Antioxidante · Estabilizador de Mastocitos)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Red Onion (Allium cepa). A widely studied dietary flavonol; may support normal antioxidant defence and healthy inflammatory balance. Some.
Quercetina (Flavonol · Antioxidante · Estabilizador de Mastocitos)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Red Onion (Allium cepa). A widely studied dietary flavonol; may support normal antioxidant defence and healthy inflammatory balance. Some.
Shatavarins (Saponinas esteroideas · Asparagus racemosus · Adaptógeno reproductivo femenino)
Saponin · Steroidal Saponin · Spirostane-type Glycoside from Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari / Wild Asparagus). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Shatavarins (Saponinas esteroideas · Asparagus racemosus · Adaptógeno reproductivo femenino)
Saponin · Steroidal Saponin · Spirostane-type Glycoside from Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari / Wild Asparagus). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Macamidas (amidas N-bencílicas de ácidos grasos · bioactivos de la maca · lípidos relacionados con el sistema endocannabinoide)
Fatty Acid Amide · N-Benzyl Alkylamide from Lepidium meyenii (Maca) — hypocotyl. Claim strength: Moderate.
Macamidas (amidas N-bencílicas de ácidos grasos · bioactivos de la maca · lípidos relacionados con el sistema endocannabinoide)
Fatty Acid Amide · N-Benzyl Alkylamide from Lepidium meyenii (Maca) — hypocotyl. Claim strength: Moderate.
Fosfatidilserina (FS · FS de Soja · Fosfolípido para la Salud Cognitiva)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphoserine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed. Claim strength: Moderate.
Fosfatidilserina (FS · FS de Soja · Fosfolípido para la Salud Cognitiva)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphoserine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed. Claim strength: Moderate.
Superóxido Dismutasa (SOD · EC 1.15.1.1 · Enzima Antioxidante Celular Primaria)
Enzyme · Oxidoreductase · Metalloenzyme (Cu/Zn-SOD, Mn-SOD, Fe-SOD) from Triticum aestivum (Wheatgrass). Claim strength: High.
Superóxido Dismutasa (SOD · EC 1.15.1.1 · Enzima Antioxidante Celular Primaria)
Enzyme · Oxidoreductase · Metalloenzyme (Cu/Zn-SOD, Mn-SOD, Fe-SOD) from Triticum aestivum (Wheatgrass). Claim strength: High.
Colina ((2-hidroxietil)trimetilamonio · Nutriente esencial · Apoyo para el cerebro y el hígado)
Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Essential Nutrient from Triticum aestivum (Wheat germ). Claim strength: High.
Colina ((2-hidroxietil)trimetilamonio · Nutriente esencial · Apoyo para el cerebro y el hígado)
Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Essential Nutrient from Triticum aestivum (Wheat germ). Claim strength: High.
Eritritol (Meso-eritritol · E968 · Edulcorante sin calorías seguro para los dientes)
Carbohydrate · Sugar Alcohol · Tetritol · Polyol · E968 from Naturally present in strawberries, grapes. Claim strength: High.
Eritritol (Meso-eritritol · E968 · Edulcorante sin calorías seguro para los dientes)
Carbohydrate · Sugar Alcohol · Tetritol · Polyol · E968 from Naturally present in strawberries, grapes. Claim strength: High.
Glucosamina (2-Amino-2-desoxi-D-glucosa · GlcN · Suplemento para el cartílago articular)
Carbohydrate · Amino Sugar · Monosaccharide · Hexosamine from Commercial: hydrolysis of chitin from crustacean shells. Claim strength: High.
Glucosamina (2-Amino-2-desoxi-D-glucosa · GlcN · Suplemento para el cartílago articular)
Carbohydrate · Amino Sugar · Monosaccharide · Hexosamine from Commercial: hydrolysis of chitin from crustacean shells. Claim strength: High.
Ácido D-glucurónico (GlcA · Azúcar de desintoxicación · Precursor del tejido conjuntivo)
Carbohydrate · Sugar · Uronic Acid · C6 Alduronic Acid from Acacia senegal (Gum Arabic) — sap (commercial source). Claim strength: Moderate.
Ácido D-glucurónico (GlcA · Azúcar de desintoxicación · Precursor del tejido conjuntivo)
Carbohydrate · Sugar · Uronic Acid · C6 Alduronic Acid from Acacia senegal (Gum Arabic) — sap (commercial source). Claim strength: Moderate.
Ácido algínico (alginato · polisacárido marino · fibra de barrera contra el reflujo ácido)
Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer from Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall. Claim strength: Moderate.
Ácido algínico (alginato · polisacárido marino · fibra de barrera contra el reflujo ácido)
Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer from Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall. Claim strength: Moderate.
Ceramida (Esfingolípido · Lípido de la barrera cutánea · Componente del estrato córneo)
Lipid · Sphingolipid · N-Acylsphingosine (class) from Glycine max (Soybean); Triticum aestivum (Wheat). Claim strength: Moderate.
Ceramida (Esfingolípido · Lípido de la barrera cutánea · Componente del estrato córneo)
Lipid · Sphingolipid · N-Acylsphingosine (class) from Glycine max (Soybean); Triticum aestivum (Wheat). Claim strength: Moderate.
Escualeno (Lípido triterpénico · Emoliente de aceite de oliva · Modulador cutáneo e inmunitario)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Olive Oil (Olea europaea). A triterpene hydrocarbon and precursor to all plant sterols and triterpenoids.
Escualeno (Lípido triterpénico · Emoliente de aceite de oliva · Modulador cutáneo e inmunitario)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Olive Oil (Olea europaea). A triterpene hydrocarbon and precursor to all plant sterols and triterpenoids.
Ácido Alfa-Linolénico (ALA · Ácido Graso Omega-3 de Origen Vegetal · Aceite de Linaza)
Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-3 · C18:3 n-3 from Linum usitatissimum (Flaxseed) — seed (55–60% ALA). Claim strength: Moderate.
Ácido Alfa-Linolénico (ALA · Ácido Graso Omega-3 de Origen Vegetal · Aceite de Linaza)
Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-3 · C18:3 n-3 from Linum usitatissimum (Flaxseed) — seed (55–60% ALA). Claim strength: Moderate.
Ácido Linoleico (Omega-6 · LA · Ácido Graso Esencial · Lípido de la Barrera Cutánea)
Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-6 · C18:2 n-6 from Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (primary, 60–70% LA). Claim strength: High.
Ácido Linoleico (Omega-6 · LA · Ácido Graso Esencial · Lípido de la Barrera Cutánea)
Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-6 · C18:2 n-6 from Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (primary, 60–70% LA). Claim strength: High.
Ácido Oleico (Omega-9 · C18:1 · Ácido Graso Monoinsaturado Mediterráneo)
Lipid · Monounsaturated Fatty Acid · Omega-9 · C18:1 n-9 from Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit. Claim strength: High.
Ácido Oleico (Omega-9 · C18:1 · Ácido Graso Monoinsaturado Mediterráneo)
Lipid · Monounsaturated Fatty Acid · Omega-9 · C18:1 n-9 from Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit. Claim strength: High.
EPA y DHA (ácidos grasos poliinsaturados de cadena larga omega-3 · Ácidos grasos marinos y de algas)
Fatty acid class · Omega-3 polyunsaturates · ALA, EPA and DHA from Seed oils, marine fish oil and algal fermentation. ALA converts to DHA at under 0.5%. Claim strength: High.
EPA y DHA (ácidos grasos poliinsaturados de cadena larga omega-3 · Ácidos grasos marinos y de algas)
Fatty acid class · Omega-3 polyunsaturates · ALA, EPA and DHA from Seed oils, marine fish oil and algal fermentation. ALA converts to DHA at under 0.5%. Claim strength: High.
Betacaroteno (Provitamina A · Antioxidante Carotenoide · Apoyo Inmunológico)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Carrot / Pumpkin (Daucus carota). A provitamin A carotenoid supporting healthy vision and immune function.
Betacaroteno (Provitamina A · Antioxidante Carotenoide · Apoyo Inmunológico)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Carrot / Pumpkin (Daucus carota). A provitamin A carotenoid supporting healthy vision and immune function.
Zeaxantina (Xantofila Macular · Carotenoide de la Retina · Protección Ocular)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Corn / Peppers (Zea mays). A macular carotenoid studied alongside lutein for visual acuity support and photoprotection of the retina.
Zeaxantina (Xantofila Macular · Carotenoide de la Retina · Protección Ocular)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Corn / Peppers (Zea mays). A macular carotenoid studied alongside lutein for visual acuity support and photoprotection of the retina.
Luteína (Xantofila · Pigmento Macular · Carotenoide para la Salud Ocular)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Kale / Spinach (Brassica oleracea). Accumulates selectively in the macular pigment; well-supported by clinical evidence for reducing risk of age-related.
Luteína (Xantofila · Pigmento Macular · Carotenoide para la Salud Ocular)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Kale / Spinach (Brassica oleracea). Accumulates selectively in the macular pigment; well-supported by clinical evidence for reducing risk of age-related.
Betaína (Trimetilglicina · TMG · Osmolito y Donante de Metilo)
Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Osmolyte from Beta vulgaris (Sugar beet) — root molasses. Claim strength: High.
Betaína (Trimetilglicina · TMG · Osmolito y Donante de Metilo)
Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Osmolyte from Beta vulgaris (Sugar beet) — root molasses. Claim strength: High.
Ácido Ursólico (Triterpeno Pentacíclico · Preservación Muscular · Antiadipogénico · Hepatoprotector)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Apple / Rosemary (Malus domestica). Studied for muscle mass preservation, fat metabolism support, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ácido Ursólico (Triterpeno Pentacíclico · Preservación Muscular · Antiadipogénico · Hepatoprotector)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Apple / Rosemary (Malus domestica). Studied for muscle mass preservation, fat metabolism support, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Soja Isoflavonas — Genisteína y Daidzeína (Fitoestrógenos · Polifenoles de legumbres)
Polyphenol · Isoflavone · Genistein, daidzein and glycitein from Glycine max — germ or cotyledon, which differ in ratio. Aglycone and glycoside figures differ by about 1.6×. Claim strength: Emerging.
Soja Isoflavonas — Genisteína y Daidzeína (Fitoestrógenos · Polifenoles de legumbres)
Polyphenol · Isoflavone · Genistein, daidzein and glycitein from Glycine max — germ or cotyledon, which differ in ratio. Aglycone and glycoside figures differ by about 1.6×. Claim strength: Emerging.
Papaína (Proteasa de Papaya · Endopeptidasa de Cisteína · Enzima Digestiva)
Enzyme · Cysteine Endopeptidase (EC 3.4.22.2) · Plant Protease from Carica papaya (Papaya) — unripe fruit latex (primary). Claim strength: High.
Papaína (Proteasa de Papaya · Endopeptidasa de Cisteína · Enzima Digestiva)
Enzyme · Cysteine Endopeptidase (EC 3.4.22.2) · Plant Protease from Carica papaya (Papaya) — unripe fruit latex (primary). Claim strength: High.
Bromelina (proteasa de piña · cisteína endopeptidasa · enzima sistémica)
Enzyme · Cysteine Protease · Endopeptidase from Ananas comosus (Pineapple) — stem. Claim strength: High.
Bromelina (proteasa de piña · cisteína endopeptidasa · enzima sistémica)
Enzyme · Cysteine Protease · Endopeptidase from Ananas comosus (Pineapple) — stem. Claim strength: High.
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