HerbIQ Reference Library / Compound Monographs
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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Licopeno (Carotenoide del tomate · Caroteno acíclico · Antioxidante cardiovascular)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Tomato / Watermelon (Solanum lycopersicum). A well-studied antioxidant carotenoid; consistently associated with cardiovascular protection and potential prostate.
Licopeno (Carotenoide del tomate · Caroteno acíclico · Antioxidante cardiovascular)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Tomato / Watermelon (Solanum lycopersicum). A well-studied antioxidant carotenoid; consistently associated with cardiovascular protection and potential prostate.
Astaxantina (Cetocarotenoide · Extracto de Haematococcus · Carotenoide antioxidante)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Red Algae (Haematococcus pluvialis). A ketocarotenoid with exceptional antioxidant potency; multiple human trials support its benefits for skin.
Astaxantina (Cetocarotenoide · Extracto de Haematococcus · Carotenoide antioxidante)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Red Algae (Haematococcus pluvialis). A ketocarotenoid with exceptional antioxidant potency; multiple human trials support its benefits for skin.
Beta-sitosterol (esterol vegetal · fitoesterol · competidor del colesterol)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Wheat Germ / Nettle (Triticum aestivum / Urtica dioica). The most studied phytosterol; competes with cholesterol for intestinal absorption and supports prostate health via.
Beta-sitosterol (esterol vegetal · fitoesterol · competidor del colesterol)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Wheat Germ / Nettle (Triticum aestivum / Urtica dioica). The most studied phytosterol; competes with cholesterol for intestinal absorption and supports prostate health via.
Lentinano (Beta-glucano de Shiitake · (1→3)-β-D-glucano · Polisacárido inmunitario)
Polysaccharide · Fungal Beta-Glucan · (1 3)-β-D-Glucan with (1 6) from Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Lentinano (Beta-glucano de Shiitake · (1→3)-β-D-glucano · Polisacárido inmunitario)
Polysaccharide · Fungal Beta-Glucan · (1 3)-β-D-Glucan with (1 6) from Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Arabinoxilano (AXOS · Fibra de salvado de trigo · Hemicelulosa prebiótica)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Hemicellulose from Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — bran. Claim strength: Moderate.
Arabinoxilano (AXOS · Fibra de salvado de trigo · Hemicelulosa prebiótica)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Hemicellulose from Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — bran. Claim strength: Moderate.
Goma guar (galactomanano de guar · PHGG · fibra para SII y motilidad intestinal)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Galactomannan · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean). Claim strength: High.
Goma guar (galactomanano de guar · PHGG · fibra para SII y motilidad intestinal)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Galactomannan · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean). Claim strength: High.
Witanólidos (ashwagandha · lactonas esteroideas · compuesto marcador adaptógeno)
Terpenoid · Steroidal Lactone · Ergostane-type C28 Steroid from Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) — root (primary). Claim strength: High.
Witanólidos (ashwagandha · lactonas esteroideas · compuesto marcador adaptógeno)
Terpenoid · Steroidal Lactone · Ergostane-type C28 Steroid from Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) — root (primary). Claim strength: High.
Fosfatidilcolina (lecitina · PC · lípido para administración liposomal)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphocholine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed; Helianthus annuus (Sunflower). Claim strength: High.
Fosfatidilcolina (lecitina · PC · lípido para administración liposomal)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphocholine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed; Helianthus annuus (Sunflower). Claim strength: High.
Fucoidano (polisacárido sulfatado de algas pardas · fibra marina)
Polysaccharide · Sulfated marine fiber from Laminaria japonica (Kombu) — whole thallus. Claim strength: Moderate.
Fucoidano (polisacárido sulfatado de algas pardas · fibra marina)
Polysaccharide · Sulfated marine fiber from Laminaria japonica (Kombu) — whole thallus. Claim strength: Moderate.
Mioinositol (Inositol · Apoyo para el SOP y la sensibilidad a la insulina)
Carbohydrate · Sugar alcohol · Cyclitol from All plants — ubiquitous in cell membranes. Claim strength: High.
Mioinositol (Inositol · Apoyo para el SOP y la sensibilidad a la insulina)
Carbohydrate · Sugar alcohol · Cyclitol from All plants — ubiquitous in cell membranes. Claim strength: High.
D-Manosa (monosacárido para el mantenimiento del tracto urinario)
Carbohydrate · Monosaccharide · Aldohexose from Commercially: enzymatic isomerisation of glucose. Claim strength: High.
D-Manosa (monosacárido para el mantenimiento del tracto urinario)
Carbohydrate · Monosaccharide · Aldohexose from Commercially: enzymatic isomerisation of glucose. Claim strength: High.
Fibra de cáscara de psyllium (ispágula · fibra de Plantago ovata)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Arabinoxylan mucilage from Plantago ovata — seed husk. India supplies ~85% of global. Claim strength: High.
Fibra de cáscara de psyllium (ispágula · fibra de Plantago ovata)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Arabinoxylan mucilage from Plantago ovata — seed husk. India supplies ~85% of global. Claim strength: High.
Beta-glucano de avena (β-glucano de cereal · Beta-glucano de enlace mixto)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Mixed-linkage β-glucan from Avena sativa (Oats) — grain endosperm and bran. Claim strength: High.
Beta-glucano de avena (β-glucano de cereal · Beta-glucano de enlace mixto)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Mixed-linkage β-glucan from Avena sativa (Oats) — grain endosperm and bran. Claim strength: High.
Inulina (fibra de achicoria · fructano · FOS prebiótico)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Fructan from Cichorium intybus (Chicory) — root. Claim strength: High.
Inulina (fibra de achicoria · fructano · FOS prebiótico)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Fructan from Cichorium intybus (Chicory) — root. Claim strength: High.
Galactomanano (fibra de semilla de guar · goma de garrofín)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean) — seed endosperm. Claim strength: High.
Galactomanano (fibra de semilla de guar · goma de garrofín)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean) — seed endosperm. Claim strength: High.
Glucomanano (fibra de konjac · KGM)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber from Amorphophallus konjac — tuber. Claim strength: High.
Glucomanano (fibra de konjac · KGM)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber from Amorphophallus konjac — tuber. Claim strength: High.
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