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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.

Gallotannins

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

Gallotannins

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

Acides gymnémiques

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

Acides gymnémiques

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

Ginkgo flavone glycosides

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

Ginkgo flavone glycosides

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

Glucosinolates

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

Glucosinolates

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

Gypénosides

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

Gypénosides

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

Guggulstérones

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

Guggulstérones

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

Galloylglucose (Précurseur de gallotannin et d'ellagitannin)

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

Galloylglucose (Précurseur de gallotannin et d'ellagitannin)

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

Géraniine (Déhydroellagitannine · Marqueur de Phyllanthus · Recherche sur les inhibiteurs de l'ECA)

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

Géraniine (Déhydroellagitannine · Marqueur de Phyllanthus · Recherche sur les inhibiteurs de l'ECA)

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

Gallate de Gallocatéchine (GCG · Gallate de Flavan-3-ol · Métabolisme des lipides · Immunomodulateur)

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.

Gallate de Gallocatéchine (GCG · Gallate de Flavan-3-ol · Métabolisme des lipides · Immunomodulateur)

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.

Gelsévirine (Alcaloïde du Gelsemium · Toxine respiratoire · Référence pharmacologique)

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

Gelsévirine (Alcaloïde du Gelsemium · Toxine respiratoire · Référence pharmacologique)

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

Glucoérucine (Glucosinolate de roquette · Précurseur de l'érucine isothiocyanate · Activateur Nrf2)

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

Glucoérucine (Glucosinolate de roquette · Précurseur de l'érucine isothiocyanate · Activateur Nrf2)

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

Ginsénoside Rg1 (Saponine de ginseng PPT · Stimulation cognitive · Hématopoïèse · Anti-fatigue)

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

Ginsénoside Rg1 (Saponine de ginseng PPT · Stimulation cognitive · Hématopoïèse · Anti-fatigue)

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

Ginsénoside Rb1 (Saponine de Ginseng PPD · Neuroprotecteur · Adaptogène · Anti-fatigue)

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

Ginsénoside Rb1 (Saponine de Ginseng PPD · Neuroprotecteur · Adaptogène · Anti-fatigue)

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

Ginkgolide B (Lactone diterpénique · Antagoniste du PAF · Antithrombotique · Ginkgo biloba)

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

Ginkgolide B (Lactone diterpénique · Antagoniste du PAF · Antithrombotique · Ginkgo biloba)

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

Gramine — Donaxine (Alcaloïde de type base de Mannich indolique · Antiappétant · Vasoconstriction · Intermédiaire de synthèse)

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

Gramine — Donaxine (Alcaloïde de type base de Mannich indolique · Antiappétant · Vasoconstriction · Intermédiaire de synthèse)

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

Galantamine (Alcaloïde d'Amaryllidaceae · Inhibiteur de l'AChE · Approuvé par la FDA pour la maladie d'Alzheimer · Informationnel)

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

Galantamine (Alcaloïde d'Amaryllidaceae · Inhibiteur de l'AChE · Approuvé par la FDA pour la maladie d'Alzheimer · Informationnel)

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

Galégine (alcaloïde guanidinique · prototype botanique de la metformine · historique hypoglycémiant)

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

Galégine (alcaloïde guanidinique · prototype botanique de la metformine · historique hypoglycémiant)

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

Glucomoringine (Glucosinolate aromatique rhamnosylé · Moringa · Anti-inflammatoire)

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

Glucomoringine (Glucosinolate aromatique rhamnosylé · Moringa · Anti-inflammatoire)

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

Gluconapin (Glucosinolate aliphatique · Précurseur du 3-BITC · Induction de l'enzyme de phase II)

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

Gluconapin (Glucosinolate aliphatique · Précurseur du 3-BITC · Induction de l'enzyme de phase II)

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

Glucotropéoline (Glucosinolate aromatique · Précurseur de BITC · Graines de Halim · Galactagogue)

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

Glucotropéoline (Glucosinolate aromatique · Précurseur de BITC · Graines de Halim · Galactagogue)

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

Gluconasturtiine (Glucosinolate aromatique · Précurseur de l'isothiocyanate de phénéthyle · Chimiopréventif pulmonaire)

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

Gluconasturtiine (Glucosinolate aromatique · Précurseur de l'isothiocyanate de phénéthyle · Chimiopréventif pulmonaire)

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

Glucobrassicine — I3G (Glucosinolate Indolique · Précurseur de l'I3C/DIM · Métabolisme des Œstrogènes)

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

Glucobrassicine — I3G (Glucosinolate Indolique · Précurseur de l'I3C/DIM · Métabolisme des Œstrogènes)

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

Glucoraphanine (Glucosinolate aliphatique · Précurseur du sulforaphane · Nrf2 · Chimiopréventif)

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

Glucoraphanine (Glucosinolate aliphatique · Précurseur du sulforaphane · Nrf2 · Chimiopréventif)

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