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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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Quercétine (Flavonol · Antioxydant · Stabilisateur de mastocytes)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Red Onion (Allium cepa). A widely studied dietary flavonol; may support normal antioxidant defence and healthy inflammatory balance. Some.
Quercétine (Flavonol · Antioxydant · Stabilisateur de mastocytes)
Polyphenol (Flavonol) from Red Onion (Allium cepa). A widely studied dietary flavonol; may support normal antioxidant defence and healthy inflammatory balance. Some.
Shatavarines (Saponines Stéroïdiennes · Asparagus racemosus · Adaptogène pour la Santé Reproductive Féminine)
Saponin · Steroidal Saponin · Spirostane-type Glycoside from Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari / Wild Asparagus). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Shatavarines (Saponines Stéroïdiennes · Asparagus racemosus · Adaptogène pour la Santé Reproductive Féminine)
Saponin · Steroidal Saponin · Spirostane-type Glycoside from Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari / Wild Asparagus). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Macamides (amides d'acides gras N-benzylés · bioactifs de la maca · lipides apparentés aux endocannabinoïdes)
Fatty Acid Amide · N-Benzyl Alkylamide from Lepidium meyenii (Maca) — hypocotyl. Claim strength: Moderate.
Macamides (amides d'acides gras N-benzylés · bioactifs de la maca · lipides apparentés aux endocannabinoïdes)
Fatty Acid Amide · N-Benzyl Alkylamide from Lepidium meyenii (Maca) — hypocotyl. Claim strength: Moderate.
Phosphatidylsérine (PS · PS de soja · Phospholipide pour la santé cognitive)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphoserine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed. Claim strength: Moderate.
Phosphatidylsérine (PS · PS de soja · Phospholipide pour la santé cognitive)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphoserine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed. Claim strength: Moderate.
Superoxyde Dismutase (SOD · EC 1.15.1.1 · Enzyme antioxydante cellulaire principale)
Enzyme · Oxidoreductase · Metalloenzyme (Cu/Zn-SOD, Mn-SOD, Fe-SOD) from Triticum aestivum (Wheatgrass). Claim strength: High.
Superoxyde Dismutase (SOD · EC 1.15.1.1 · Enzyme antioxydante cellulaire principale)
Enzyme · Oxidoreductase · Metalloenzyme (Cu/Zn-SOD, Mn-SOD, Fe-SOD) from Triticum aestivum (Wheatgrass). Claim strength: High.
Choline ((2-Hydroxyéthyl)triméthylammonium · Nutrient essentiel · Soutien cérébral et hépatique)
Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Essential Nutrient from Triticum aestivum (Wheat germ). Claim strength: High.
Choline ((2-Hydroxyéthyl)triméthylammonium · Nutrient essentiel · Soutien cérébral et hépatique)
Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Essential Nutrient from Triticum aestivum (Wheat germ). Claim strength: High.
Érythritol (Méso-érythritol · E968 · Édulcorant zéro calorie sans danger pour les dents)
Carbohydrate · Sugar Alcohol · Tetritol · Polyol · E968 from Naturally present in strawberries, grapes. Claim strength: High.
Érythritol (Méso-érythritol · E968 · Édulcorant zéro calorie sans danger pour les dents)
Carbohydrate · Sugar Alcohol · Tetritol · Polyol · E968 from Naturally present in strawberries, grapes. Claim strength: High.
Glucosamine (2-amino-2-désoxy-D-glucose · GlcN · Complément pour le cartilage articulaire)
Carbohydrate · Amino Sugar · Monosaccharide · Hexosamine from Commercial: hydrolysis of chitin from crustacean shells. Claim strength: High.
Glucosamine (2-amino-2-désoxy-D-glucose · GlcN · Complément pour le cartilage articulaire)
Carbohydrate · Amino Sugar · Monosaccharide · Hexosamine from Commercial: hydrolysis of chitin from crustacean shells. Claim strength: High.
Acide D-glucuronique (GlcA · Sucre de détoxification · Précurseur du tissu conjonctif)
Carbohydrate · Sugar · Uronic Acid · C6 Alduronic Acid from Acacia senegal (Gum Arabic) — sap (commercial source). Claim strength: Moderate.
Acide D-glucuronique (GlcA · Sucre de détoxification · Précurseur du tissu conjonctif)
Carbohydrate · Sugar · Uronic Acid · C6 Alduronic Acid from Acacia senegal (Gum Arabic) — sap (commercial source). Claim strength: Moderate.
Acide alginique (alginate · polysaccharide marin · fibre barrière anti-reflux acide)
Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer from Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall. Claim strength: Moderate.
Acide alginique (alginate · polysaccharide marin · fibre barrière anti-reflux acide)
Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer from Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall. Claim strength: Moderate.
Céramide (Sphingolipide · Lipide de la barrière cutanée · Composant du stratum corneum)
Lipid · Sphingolipid · N-Acylsphingosine (class) from Glycine max (Soybean); Triticum aestivum (Wheat). Claim strength: Moderate.
Céramide (Sphingolipide · Lipide de la barrière cutanée · Composant du stratum corneum)
Lipid · Sphingolipid · N-Acylsphingosine (class) from Glycine max (Soybean); Triticum aestivum (Wheat). Claim strength: Moderate.
Squalène (Lipide triterpénique · Émollient à base d'huile d'olive · Modulateur cutané et immunitaire)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Olive Oil (Olea europaea). A triterpene hydrocarbon and precursor to all plant sterols and triterpenoids.
Squalène (Lipide triterpénique · Émollient à base d'huile d'olive · Modulateur cutané et immunitaire)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Olive Oil (Olea europaea). A triterpene hydrocarbon and precursor to all plant sterols and triterpenoids.
Acide alpha-linolénique (ALA · Acide gras végétal oméga-3 · Huile de lin)
Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-3 · C18:3 n-3 from Linum usitatissimum (Flaxseed) — seed (55–60% ALA). Claim strength: Moderate.
Acide alpha-linolénique (ALA · Acide gras végétal oméga-3 · Huile de lin)
Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-3 · C18:3 n-3 from Linum usitatissimum (Flaxseed) — seed (55–60% ALA). Claim strength: Moderate.
Acide linoléique (Oméga-6 · AL · Acide gras essentiel · Lipide de la barrière cutanée)
Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-6 · C18:2 n-6 from Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (primary, 60–70% LA). Claim strength: High.
Acide linoléique (Oméga-6 · AL · Acide gras essentiel · Lipide de la barrière cutanée)
Lipid · Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid · Essential Omega-6 · C18:2 n-6 from Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (primary, 60–70% LA). Claim strength: High.
Acide oléique (Oméga-9 · C18:1 · Acide gras monoinsaturé méditerranéen)
Lipid · Monounsaturated Fatty Acid · Omega-9 · C18:1 n-9 from Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit. Claim strength: High.
Acide oléique (Oméga-9 · C18:1 · Acide gras monoinsaturé méditerranéen)
Lipid · Monounsaturated Fatty Acid · Omega-9 · C18:1 n-9 from Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit. Claim strength: High.
EPA et DHA (AGPI à longue chaîne Oméga-3 · Acides gras d'origine marine et algale)
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 et DHA (AGPI à longue chaîne Oméga-3 · Acides gras d'origine marine et algale)
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.
Bêta-carotène (provitamine A · antioxydant caroténoïde · soutien immunitaire)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Carrot / Pumpkin (Daucus carota). A provitamin A carotenoid supporting healthy vision and immune function.
Bêta-carotène (provitamine A · antioxydant caroténoïde · soutien immunitaire)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Carrot / Pumpkin (Daucus carota). A provitamin A carotenoid supporting healthy vision and immune function.
Zéaxanthine (Xanthophylle maculaire · Caroténoïde rétinien · Protection oculaire)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Corn / Peppers (Zea mays). A macular carotenoid studied alongside lutein for visual acuity support and photoprotection of the retina.
Zéaxanthine (Xanthophylle maculaire · Caroténoïde rétinien · Protection oculaire)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Corn / Peppers (Zea mays). A macular carotenoid studied alongside lutein for visual acuity support and photoprotection of the retina.
Lutéine (Xanthophylle · Pigment maculaire · Caroténoïde pour la santé oculaire)
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.
Lutéine (Xanthophylle · Pigment maculaire · Caroténoïde pour la santé oculaire)
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.
Bétaïne (triméthylglycine · TMG · osmolyte et donneur de méthyle)
Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Osmolyte from Beta vulgaris (Sugar beet) — root molasses. Claim strength: High.
Bétaïne (triméthylglycine · TMG · osmolyte et donneur de méthyle)
Vitamin-like Factor · Quaternary Ammonium Compound · Osmolyte from Beta vulgaris (Sugar beet) — root molasses. Claim strength: High.
Acide ursolique (Triterpène pentacyclique · Préservation musculaire · Anti-adipogénique · Hépatoprotecteur)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Apple / Rosemary (Malus domestica). Studied for muscle mass preservation, fat metabolism support, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Acide ursolique (Triterpène pentacyclique · Préservation musculaire · Anti-adipogénique · Hépatoprotecteur)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Apple / Rosemary (Malus domestica). Studied for muscle mass preservation, fat metabolism support, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Isoflavones de soja — Génistéine et Daïdzéine (Phytoœstrogènes · Polyphénols de légumineuses)
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.
Isoflavones de soja — Génistéine et Daïdzéine (Phytoœstrogènes · Polyphénols de légumineuses)
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.
Papaïne (Protéase de papaye · Endopeptidase à cystéine · Enzyme digestive)
Enzyme · Cysteine Endopeptidase (EC 3.4.22.2) · Plant Protease from Carica papaya (Papaya) — unripe fruit latex (primary). Claim strength: High.
Papaïne (Protéase de papaye · Endopeptidase à cystéine · Enzyme digestive)
Enzyme · Cysteine Endopeptidase (EC 3.4.22.2) · Plant Protease from Carica papaya (Papaya) — unripe fruit latex (primary). Claim strength: High.
Bromélaïne (Protéase d'ananas · Cysteine Endopeptidase · Enzyme systémique)
Enzyme · Cysteine Protease · Endopeptidase from Ananas comosus (Pineapple) — stem. Claim strength: High.
Bromélaïne (Protéase d'ananas · Cysteine Endopeptidase · Enzyme systémique)
Enzyme · Cysteine Protease · Endopeptidase from Ananas comosus (Pineapple) — stem. Claim strength: High.
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