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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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Biochanin A (Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Aromatase Inhibitor)
Polyphenol (Isoflavone) from Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). A methylated isoflavone that is demethylated to genistein in vivo.
Biochanin A (Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Aromatase Inhibitor)
Polyphenol (Isoflavone) from Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). A methylated isoflavone that is demethylated to genistein in vivo.
Daidzein (Isoflavone · Equol Precursor · Cardiovascular · Phytoestrogenic)
Polyphenol (Isoflavone) from Soybean (Glycine max). A phytoestrogenic isoflavone studied for cardiovascular and antioxidant properties.
Daidzein (Isoflavone · Equol Precursor · Cardiovascular · Phytoestrogenic)
Polyphenol (Isoflavone) from Soybean (Glycine max). A phytoestrogenic isoflavone studied for cardiovascular and antioxidant properties.
Genistein (Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Bone Density · Menopausal)
Polyphenol (Isoflavone) from Soybean (Glycine max). A phytoestrogenic isoflavone studied for potential benefits to bone density and menopausal symptoms.
Genistein (Isoflavone · Phytoestrogenic · Bone Density · Menopausal)
Polyphenol (Isoflavone) from Soybean (Glycine max). A phytoestrogenic isoflavone studied for potential benefits to bone density and menopausal symptoms.
Silydianin (Silymarin Component C · Hepatoprotective · RNA Polymerase Modulator)
Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). A minor silymarin component studied for stimulation of RNA polymerase I activity.
Silydianin (Silymarin Component C · Hepatoprotective · RNA Polymerase Modulator)
Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). A minor silymarin component studied for stimulation of RNA polymerase I activity.
Silychristin (Silymarin Component B · Hepatoprotective · Antioxidant)
Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). A constituent of the silymarin complex studied for hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects.
Silychristin (Silymarin Component B · Hepatoprotective · Antioxidant)
Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). A constituent of the silymarin complex studied for hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects.
Silybin (Silibinin · Flavonolignan · Hepatoprotective · Liver RCT Evidence)
Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). The primary bioactive of Milk Thistle (Silymarin complex); well-supported by clinical trials for hepatoprotective.
Silybin (Silibinin · Flavonolignan · Hepatoprotective · Liver RCT Evidence)
Polyphenol (Flavonolignan) from Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum). The primary bioactive of Milk Thistle (Silymarin complex); well-supported by clinical trials for hepatoprotective.
Ampelopsin (Dihydromyricetin · Hepatoprotective · Alcohol Metabolism)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Vine Tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata). Studied for hepatoprotective properties and support for alcohol metabolism.
Ampelopsin (Dihydromyricetin · Hepatoprotective · Alcohol Metabolism)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Vine Tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata). Studied for hepatoprotective properties and support for alcohol metabolism.
Taxifolin (Dihydroquercetin · Antioxidant · Capillary-strengthening · Hepatoprotective)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Siberian Larch (Larix sibirica). Studied for antioxidant, capillary-strengthening, and hepatoprotective properties.
Taxifolin (Dihydroquercetin · Antioxidant · Capillary-strengthening · Hepatoprotective)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Siberian Larch (Larix sibirica). Studied for antioxidant, capillary-strengthening, and hepatoprotective properties.
Theaflavin (Black Tea Polyphenol · Cholesterol-lowering · Cardiovascular)
Polyphenol (Theaflavin) from Black Tea (Camellia sinensis). The characteristic orange-red pigment of black tea; studied for cholesterol-lowering and cardiovascular-supportive.
Theaflavin (Black Tea Polyphenol · Cholesterol-lowering · Cardiovascular)
Polyphenol (Theaflavin) from Black Tea (Camellia sinensis). The characteristic orange-red pigment of black tea; studied for cholesterol-lowering and cardiovascular-supportive.
Procyanidin B2 (OPC Dimer · Vasodilatory · Skin Elasticity)
Polyphenol (Proanthocyanidin) from Cocoa (Theobroma cacao). Studied for vasodilatory, skin elasticity-supporting, and antioxidant properties.
Procyanidin B2 (OPC Dimer · Vasodilatory · Skin Elasticity)
Polyphenol (Proanthocyanidin) from Cocoa (Theobroma cacao). Studied for vasodilatory, skin elasticity-supporting, and antioxidant properties.
Procyanidins (OPCs · Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins · Cardiovascular · Skin)
Polyphenol (Proanthocyanidin) from Grape Seed / Apple (Vitis vinifera / Malus domestica). A class of condensed tannins studied extensively for cardiovascular, skin, and antioxidant support.
Procyanidins (OPCs · Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins · Cardiovascular · Skin)
Polyphenol (Proanthocyanidin) from Grape Seed / Apple (Vitis vinifera / Malus domestica). A class of condensed tannins studied extensively for cardiovascular, skin, and antioxidant support.
Gallocatechin ((+)-Gallocatechin · Flavan-3-ol · Antioxidant · Anti-inflammatory)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). A flavan-3-ol present in green tea alongside EGCG; contributes to the cumulative antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Gallocatechin ((+)-Gallocatechin · Flavan-3-ol · Antioxidant · Anti-inflammatory)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). A flavan-3-ol present in green tea alongside EGCG; contributes to the cumulative antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Epicatechin Gallate (ECG · Green Tea Catechin · Antimicrobial · Antioxidant)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). A green tea catechin gallate ester; studied for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties alongside EGCG in the context.
Epicatechin Gallate (ECG · Green Tea Catechin · Antimicrobial · Antioxidant)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). A green tea catechin gallate ester; studied for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties alongside EGCG in the context.
EGCG (galato de epigalocatequina · metabólico · antioxidante · anticâncer)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). The most studied green tea catechin; may support metabolic health, immune function.
EGCG (galato de epigalocatequina · metabólico · antioxidante · anticâncer)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). The most studied green tea catechin; may support metabolic health, immune function.
Epicatechin ((-)-Epicatechin · Flavan-3-ol · Endothelial · Cardioprotective)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Dark Chocolate (Theobroma cacao). Studied for vasodilatory, cardioprotective, and potential muscle function-supporting properties.
Epicatechin ((-)-Epicatechin · Flavan-3-ol · Endothelial · Cardioprotective)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Dark Chocolate (Theobroma cacao). Studied for vasodilatory, cardioprotective, and potential muscle function-supporting properties.
Catechin ((+)-Catechin · Flavan-3-ol · Antioxidant · Cardiovascular)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). A dietary flavan-3-ol studied for antioxidant and cardiovascular-supportive properties.
Catechin ((+)-Catechin · Flavan-3-ol · Antioxidant · Cardiovascular)
Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). A dietary flavan-3-ol studied for antioxidant and cardiovascular-supportive properties.
Esterubina (éter metílico do eriodictiol · neuroprotetora · neurônio envelhecido)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum). Studied in early-stage research for potential neuroprotective effects on ageing neurons.
Esterubina (éter metílico do eriodictiol · neuroprotetora · neurônio envelhecido)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum). Studied in early-stage research for potential neuroprotective effects on ageing neurons.
Sakuranetin (Flavanone · Phytoalexin · Anti-inflammatory)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Rice / Cherry Tree (Oryza sativa). A phytoalexin produced by rice in response to fungal infection.
Sakuranetin (Flavanone · Phytoalexin · Anti-inflammatory)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Rice / Cherry Tree (Oryza sativa). A phytoalexin produced by rice in response to fungal infection.
Bavachin (Flavanone · Osteogenic · Anti-inflammatory)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Psoralea (Psoralea corylifolia). Studied for osteogenic and anti-inflammatory properties; contributes to the bone health-supportive and.
Bavachin (Flavanone · Osteogenic · Anti-inflammatory)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Psoralea (Psoralea corylifolia). Studied for osteogenic and anti-inflammatory properties; contributes to the bone health-supportive and.
Liquiritin (Flavanone Glycoside · Gastroprotective · Antidepressant-like)
Polyphenol (Flavanone Glycoside) from Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Studied for gastroprotective and antidepressant-like properties.
Liquiritin (Flavanone Glycoside · Gastroprotective · Antidepressant-like)
Polyphenol (Flavanone Glycoside) from Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Studied for gastroprotective and antidepressant-like properties.
Naringin (Flavanone Glycoside · CYP3A4 Inhibitor · Lipid-lowering)
Polyphenol (Flavanone Glycoside) from Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi). Studied for CYP3A4 inhibition that can significantly increase bioavailability of co-administered compounds.
Naringin (Flavanone Glycoside · CYP3A4 Inhibitor · Lipid-lowering)
Polyphenol (Flavanone Glycoside) from Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi). Studied for CYP3A4 inhibition that can significantly increase bioavailability of co-administered compounds.
Eriodictyol (Flavanone · Mucolytic · Anti-inflammatory)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum). Studied for mucolytic, anti-inflammatory, and flavour-modifying properties.
Eriodictyol (Flavanone · Mucolytic · Anti-inflammatory)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum). Studied for mucolytic, anti-inflammatory, and flavour-modifying properties.
Hesperetin (Flavanone · Vasotonic · Neuroprotective)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Lemon (Citrus limon). The bioactive aglycone of hesperidin; studied for vasotonic, anti-inflammatory.
Hesperetin (Flavanone · Vasotonic · Neuroprotective)
Polyphenol (Flavanone) from Lemon (Citrus limon). The bioactive aglycone of hesperidin; studied for vasotonic, anti-inflammatory.
Chrysin (Flavone · Aromatase Inhibitor · Anxiolytic)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Bee Propolis (Populus spp.). Studied for potential aromatase-inhibiting properties and mild anxiolytic effects.
Chrysin (Flavone · Aromatase Inhibitor · Anxiolytic)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Bee Propolis (Populus spp.). Studied for potential aromatase-inhibiting properties and mild anxiolytic effects.
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