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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L-Threonine
Amino acid · Essential · Hydroxyl-bearing from Escherichia coli fermentation — grain. Large intestinal mucin demand; heavy first-pass extraction. Claim strength: High.
L-Threonine
Amino acid · Essential · Hydroxyl-bearing from Escherichia coli fermentation — grain. Large intestinal mucin demand; heavy first-pass extraction. Claim strength: High.
L-Methionine
Amino acid · Essential · Sulphur-containing from Synthesis or fermentation. Methyl donor via SAMe; generates homocysteine. Claim strength: High.
L-Methionine
Amino acid · Essential · Sulphur-containing from Synthesis or fermentation. Methyl donor via SAMe; generates homocysteine. Claim strength: High.
L-Isoleucine
Amino acid · Essential · Branched-chain from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — grain. Two chiral centres; specify allo-isoleucine. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Isoleucine
Amino acid · Essential · Branched-chain from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — grain. Two chiral centres; specify allo-isoleucine. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Valine
Amino acid · Essential · Branched-chain from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — grain. The 2:1:1 ratio is convention, not a trial result. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Valine
Amino acid · Essential · Branched-chain from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — grain. The 2:1:1 ratio is convention, not a trial result. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Histidine
Amino acid · Essential (conditionally) · Imidazole-bearing from Fermentation — grain. Carnosine and histamine precursor. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Histidine
Amino acid · Essential (conditionally) · Imidazole-bearing from Fermentation — grain. Carnosine and histamine precursor. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Cysteine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Thiol-bearing from Fermentation, or keratin hydrolysate in some supply. Oxidises to cystine. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Cysteine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Thiol-bearing from Fermentation, or keratin hydrolysate in some supply. Oxidises to cystine. Claim strength: Moderate.
Lignans
Polyphenol · Phenylpropanoid dimer · Plant lignan from Linum usitatissimum (Flax) — hull, and Schisandra, sesame and conifer sources. Claim strength: Moderate.
Lignans
Polyphenol · Phenylpropanoid dimer · Plant lignan from Linum usitatissimum (Flax) — hull, and Schisandra, sesame and conifer sources. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Tyrosine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Aromatic phenol from Fermentation — grain. Least soluble proteinogenic amino acid. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Tyrosine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Aromatic phenol from Fermentation — grain. Least soluble proteinogenic amino acid. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Lysine
Amino acid · Essential · Basic diamino from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — molasses or starch. First limiting in cereal protein. Claim strength: High.
L-Lysine
Amino acid · Essential · Basic diamino from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — molasses or starch. First limiting in cereal protein. Claim strength: High.
L-Leucine
Amino acid · Essential · Branched-chain from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — grain. mTOR leucine-trigger; poorly soluble. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Leucine
Amino acid · Essential · Branched-chain from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — grain. mTOR leucine-trigger; poorly soluble. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Citrulline
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Urea cycle intermediate from Fermentation — grain. Bypasses arginase; raises plasma arginine better than arginine. Claim strength: High.
L-Citrulline
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Urea cycle intermediate from Fermentation — grain. Bypasses arginase; raises plasma arginine better than arginine. Claim strength: High.
L-Arginine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Basic guanidinium from Fermentation — grain. Arginase first-pass limits oral delivery. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Arginine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Basic guanidinium from Fermentation — grain. Arginase first-pass limits oral delivery. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Glutamine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Amide from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — grain. Enterocyte fuel; unstable in solution. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Glutamine
Amino acid · Conditionally essential · Amide from Corynebacterium glutamicum fermentation — grain. Enterocyte fuel; unstable in solution. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Carnosine
Dipeptide — β-alanyl-L-histidine. Note the unusual β-amino acid from Endogenous, at millimolar concentration in skeletal muscle. Claim strength: High.
L-Carnosine
Dipeptide — β-alanyl-L-histidine. Note the unusual β-amino acid from Endogenous, at millimolar concentration in skeletal muscle. Claim strength: High.
Lactoferrine
Iron-binding glycoprotein (transferrin family) — a protein from Bovine milk (cheese whey or skim milk). Studied for iron-deficiency anaemia; infant formula.
Lactoferrine
Iron-binding glycoprotein (transferrin family) — a protein from Bovine milk (cheese whey or skim milk). Studied for iron-deficiency anaemia; infant formula.
L-Glutathion
Tripeptide — γ-glutamyl-cysteinyl-glycine. Note the unusual γ-peptide from Endogenously synthesised in nearly all cells. Claim strength: Moderate.
L-Glutathion
Tripeptide — γ-glutamyl-cysteinyl-glycine. Note the unusual γ-peptide from Endogenously synthesised in nearly all cells. Claim strength: Moderate.
Polysaccharides du LBP
Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) from Lycium barbarum (goji berry; wolfberry; gou qi zi). Studied for antioxidant and neuroprotective positioning.
Polysaccharides du LBP
Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) from Lycium barbarum (goji berry; wolfberry; gou qi zi). Studied for antioxidant and neuroprotective positioning.
L-théanine
Non-proteinogenic amino acid (glutamate analogue) from Green tea (Camellia sinensis).
L-théanine
Non-proteinogenic amino acid (glutamate analogue) from Green tea (Camellia sinensis).
Licochalcone A
Retrochalcone (prenylated chalcone) from Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza inflata).
Licochalcone A
Retrochalcone (prenylated chalcone) from Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza inflata).
Lupanine (Alcaloïde quinolizidinique du lupin · Référence en matière de sécurité alimentaire · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (sparteine-type tetracyclic) from Lupinus albus , L. angustifolius. Studied for anti-nutrient and food-safety reference; debittering target.
Lupanine (Alcaloïde quinolizidinique du lupin · Référence en matière de sécurité alimentaire · Informationnel)
Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (sparteine-type tetracyclic) from Lupinus albus , L. angustifolius. Studied for anti-nutrient and food-safety reference; debittering target.
Lycopsamine (alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · hépatotoxique · référence en matière de sécurité alimentaire)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Borage (Borago officinalis). An unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid present in borage; associated with liver toxicity at high intake levels.
Lycopsamine (alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · hépatotoxique · référence en matière de sécurité alimentaire)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Borage (Borago officinalis). An unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid present in borage; associated with liver toxicity at high intake levels.
Lasiocarpine (Alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · Hépatotoxique · Génotoxique de référence)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Heliotrope (Heliotropium europaeum). A potent hepatotoxic and genotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid associated with permanent liver damage and classified as a.
Lasiocarpine (Alcaloïde pyrrolizidinique · Hépatotoxique · Génotoxique de référence)
Alkaloid (Pyrrolizidine) from Heliotrope (Heliotropium europaeum). A potent hepatotoxic and genotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid associated with permanent liver damage and classified as a.
Laudanine (Alcaloïde isoquinoléine · Dopaminergique · Référence médico-légale)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor alkaloid studied in pharmacognosy; closely related to laudanosine with mild dopaminergic interactions.
Laudanine (Alcaloïde isoquinoléine · Dopaminergique · Référence médico-légale)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor alkaloid studied in pharmacognosy; closely related to laudanosine with mild dopaminergic interactions.
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