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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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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...
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.
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.
N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCl
Carnitine derivative · Acetyl ester hydrochloride · 67.3% carnitine-equivalent from Acetylation of L-carnitine. Crosses the blood–brain barrier; donates acetyl groups. Claim strength: Moderate.
N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCl
Carnitine derivative · Acetyl ester hydrochloride · 67.3% carnitine-equivalent from Acetylation of L-carnitine. Crosses the blood–brain barrier; donates acetyl groups. Claim strength: Moderate.
Niacin
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Pyridine carboxylic acid from Synthesis — nicotinic acid flushes, nicotinamide does not. Claim strength: High.
Niacin
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Pyridine carboxylic acid from Synthesis — nicotinic acid flushes, nicotinamide does not. Claim strength: High.
N-acétyl-L-cystéine
N-acetylated derivative of L-cysteine.
N-acétyl-L-cystéine
N-acetylated derivative of L-cysteine.
N,N-Diméthylglycine HCl
N-methylated glycine derivative — 2-(dimethylamino)acetic acid. Claim strength: Null.
N,N-Diméthylglycine HCl
N-methylated glycine derivative — 2-(dimethylamino)acetic acid. Claim strength: Null.
Néohespéridine
Flavanone glycoside from Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium).
Néohespéridine
Flavanone glycoside from Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium).
N,N-DMT (Tryptamine · Psychédélique endogène · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Jurema Preta (Mimosa tenuiflora). A potent serotonin receptor agonist associated with profound alterations in sensory perception.
N,N-DMT (Tryptamine · Psychédélique endogène · Référence de recherche)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Jurema Preta (Mimosa tenuiflora). A potent serotonin receptor agonist associated with profound alterations in sensory perception.
Néopine (Alcaloïde morphinane · Antitussif · Référence à l'opium)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A codeine isomer studied as a mild antitussive with low dependence potential; primarily of pharmacognostic interest.
Néopine (Alcaloïde morphinane · Antitussif · Référence à l'opium)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A codeine isomer studied as a mild antitussive with low dependence potential; primarily of pharmacognostic interest.
Néoxanthine (Chloroplaste Xanthophylle Allénique · Antiprolifératif · Analogue Structurel de la Fucoxanthine)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Spinach (Spinacia oleracea). An allenic xanthophyll found in green leafy vegetables; studied for antioxidant activity and potential contributions to.
Néoxanthine (Chloroplaste Xanthophylle Allénique · Antiprolifératif · Analogue Structurel de la Fucoxanthine)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Spinach (Spinacia oleracea). An allenic xanthophyll found in green leafy vegetables; studied for antioxidant activity and potential contributions to.
Notoginsenoside R1 (Saponine PPT unique du Panax notoginseng · Hémostase · Cardioprotecteur)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Panax notoginseng (sanqi / tienchi ginseng, dried root). Studied for haemostasis; cardioprotective; anti-thrombotic; neuroprotective.
Notoginsenoside R1 (Saponine PPT unique du Panax notoginseng · Hémostase · Cardioprotecteur)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Panax notoginseng (sanqi / tienchi ginseng, dried root). Studied for haemostasis; cardioprotective; anti-thrombotic; neuroprotective.
Narciclasine (Lactame d'Amaryllidaceae · Inhibiteur ribosomique · Chef de file en recherche antiproliférative)
Alkaloid (Amaryllidaceae) from Daffodil (Narcissus spp.). Studied for antiproliferative and antifungal properties in laboratory settings.
Narciclasine (Lactame d'Amaryllidaceae · Inhibiteur ribosomique · Chef de file en recherche antiproliférative)
Alkaloid (Amaryllidaceae) from Daffodil (Narcissus spp.). Studied for antiproliferative and antifungal properties in laboratory settings.
Noscapine — Narcotine (Phtalideisoquinoléine · Antitussif non opioïde · Anticancéreux se liant à la tubuline)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A non-addictive antitussive alkaloid used clinically to suppress dry cough without significant CNS depression.
Noscapine — Narcotine (Phtalideisoquinoléine · Antitussif non opioïde · Anticancéreux se liant à la tubuline)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A non-addictive antitussive alkaloid used clinically to suppress dry cough without significant CNS depression.
Nicotine (Alcaloïde pyridinique · Agoniste nAChR · TSN · Référence informative)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). An acetylcholinergic stimulant; pharmacologically well-characterised. Associated with significant cardiovascular and.
Nicotine (Alcaloïde pyridinique · Agoniste nAChR · TSN · Référence informative)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). An acetylcholinergic stimulant; pharmacologically well-characterised. Associated with significant cardiovascular and.
Nérolidol (alcool sesquiterpénique acyclique · activateur de pénétration · antiparasitaire · sédatif)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and potential skin-penetration-enhancing properties.
Nérolidol (alcool sesquiterpénique acyclique · activateur de pénétration · antiparasitaire · sédatif)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). Studied for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and potential skin-penetration-enhancing properties.
Néférine (Alcaloïde bisbenzylisoquinoléique · Cardioprotecteur · Autophagie)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). Studied for calcium channel blocking, antihypertensive, and potential pulmonary antifibrotic properties in preclinical.
Néférine (Alcaloïde bisbenzylisoquinoléique · Cardioprotecteur · Autophagie)
Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). Studied for calcium channel blocking, antihypertensive, and potential pulmonary antifibrotic properties in preclinical.
Nuciférine (Alcaloïde aporphinique · Agoniste partiel D2 · Anti-obésité)
Alkaloid (Aporphine) from Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). Studied for CNS relaxant, antipsychotic-like, and hepatoprotective (lipid-clearing) properties in preclinical research.
Nuciférine (Alcaloïde aporphinique · Agoniste partiel D2 · Anti-obésité)
Alkaloid (Aporphine) from Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). Studied for CNS relaxant, antipsychotic-like, and hepatoprotective (lipid-clearing) properties in preclinical research.
Narcéine — Narcosine (Alcaloïde de l'opium non opioïde · Antitussif · Anti-inflammatoire)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A non-addictive opium alkaloid with mild antitussive properties.
Narcéine — Narcosine (Alcaloïde de l'opium non opioïde · Antitussif · Anti-inflammatoire)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A non-addictive opium alkaloid with mild antitussive properties.
Naringine (glycoside flavanone · inhibiteur du CYP3A4 · hypolipidémiant)
Polyphenol (Flavanone Glycoside) from Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi). Studied for CYP3A4 inhibition that can significantly increase bioavailability of co-administered compounds.
Naringine (glycoside flavanone · inhibiteur du CYP3A4 · hypolipidémiant)
Polyphenol (Flavanone Glycoside) from Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi). Studied for CYP3A4 inhibition that can significantly increase bioavailability of co-administered compounds.
Nobelétine (Polyméthoxyflavone · Rythme circadien · Neuroprotecteur)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Tangerine (Citrus reticulata). Studied for circadian rhythm modulation, hepatic lipid regulation, and potential neuroprotective properties.
Nobelétine (Polyméthoxyflavone · Rythme circadien · Neuroprotecteur)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Tangerine (Citrus reticulata). Studied for circadian rhythm modulation, hepatic lipid regulation, and potential neuroprotective properties.
Naringénine (Flavanone du pamplemousse · Modulateur du CYP3A4 · Sensibilisateur à l'insuline)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi). Studied for insulin-sensitising, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Naringénine (Flavanone du pamplemousse · Modulateur du CYP3A4 · Sensibilisateur à l'insuline)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi). Studied for insulin-sensitising, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties.
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