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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Lycopene (Tomato Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Cardiovascular Antioxidant)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Tomato / Watermelon (Solanum lycopersicum). A well-studied antioxidant carotenoid; consistently associated with cardiovascular protection and potential prostate.
Lycopene (Tomato Carotenoid · Acyclic Carotene · Cardiovascular Antioxidant)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Tomato / Watermelon (Solanum lycopersicum). A well-studied antioxidant carotenoid; consistently associated with cardiovascular protection and potential prostate.
Astaxanthin (Ketocarotenoid · Haematococcus Extract · Antioxidant Carotenoid)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Red Algae (Haematococcus pluvialis). A ketocarotenoid with exceptional antioxidant potency; multiple human trials support its benefits for skin.
Astaxanthin (Ketocarotenoid · Haematococcus Extract · Antioxidant Carotenoid)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Red Algae (Haematococcus pluvialis). A ketocarotenoid with exceptional antioxidant potency; multiple human trials support its benefits for skin.
Beta-Sitosterol (Plant Sterol · Phytosterol · Cholesterol Competitor)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Wheat Germ / Nettle (Triticum aestivum / Urtica dioica). The most studied phytosterol; competes with cholesterol for intestinal absorption and supports prostate health via.
Beta-Sitosterol (Plant Sterol · Phytosterol · Cholesterol Competitor)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Wheat Germ / Nettle (Triticum aestivum / Urtica dioica). The most studied phytosterol; competes with cholesterol for intestinal absorption and supports prostate health via.
Lentinan (Shiitake Beta-Glucan · (1→3)-β-D-Glucan · Immune Polysaccharide)
Polysaccharide · Fungal Beta-Glucan · (1 3)-β-D-Glucan with (1 6) from Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Lentinan (Shiitake Beta-Glucan · (1→3)-β-D-Glucan · Immune Polysaccharide)
Polysaccharide · Fungal Beta-Glucan · (1 3)-β-D-Glucan with (1 6) from Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom). Claim strength: Moderate–High.
Arabinoxylan (AXOS · Wheat Bran Fiber · Prebiotic Hemicellulose)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Hemicellulose from Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — bran. Claim strength: Moderate.
Arabinoxylan (AXOS · Wheat Bran Fiber · Prebiotic Hemicellulose)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Hemicellulose from Triticum aestivum (Wheat) — bran. Claim strength: Moderate.
Goma guar (galactomanana de guar · PHGG · fibra para SII e motilidade intestinal)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Galactomannan · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean). Claim strength: High.
Goma guar (galactomanana de guar · PHGG · fibra para SII e motilidade intestinal)
Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Galactomannan · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean). Claim strength: High.
Withanolídeos (ashwagandha · lactonas esteroidais · composto marcador adaptógeno)
Terpenoid · Steroidal Lactone · Ergostane-type C28 Steroid from Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) — root (primary). Claim strength: High.
Withanolídeos (ashwagandha · lactonas esteroidais · composto marcador adaptógeno)
Terpenoid · Steroidal Lactone · Ergostane-type C28 Steroid from Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) — root (primary). Claim strength: High.
Fosfatidilcolina (lecitina · PC · lipídio para liberação lipossomal)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphocholine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed; Helianthus annuus (Sunflower). Claim strength: High.
Fosfatidilcolina (lecitina · PC · lipídio para liberação lipossomal)
Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphocholine from Glycine max (Soybean) — seed; Helianthus annuus (Sunflower). Claim strength: High.
Fucoidana (polissacarídeo sulfatado de algas pardas · fibra marinha)
Polysaccharide · Sulfated marine fiber from Laminaria japonica (Kombu) — whole thallus. Claim strength: Moderate.
Fucoidana (polissacarídeo sulfatado de algas pardas · fibra marinha)
Polysaccharide · Sulfated marine fiber from Laminaria japonica (Kombu) — whole thallus. Claim strength: Moderate.
Myo-Inositol (Inositol · PCOS & Insulin Sensitivity Support)
Carbohydrate · Sugar alcohol · Cyclitol from All plants — ubiquitous in cell membranes. Claim strength: High.
Myo-Inositol (Inositol · PCOS & Insulin Sensitivity Support)
Carbohydrate · Sugar alcohol · Cyclitol from All plants — ubiquitous in cell membranes. Claim strength: High.
D-Mannose (Urinary Tract Support Monosaccharide)
Carbohydrate · Monosaccharide · Aldohexose from Commercially: enzymatic isomerisation of glucose. Claim strength: High.
D-Mannose (Urinary Tract Support Monosaccharide)
Carbohydrate · Monosaccharide · Aldohexose from Commercially: enzymatic isomerisation of glucose. Claim strength: High.
Fibra de casca de psyllium (ispaghula · fibra de Plantago ovata)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Arabinoxylan mucilage from Plantago ovata — seed husk. India supplies ~85% of global. Claim strength: High.
Fibra de casca de psyllium (ispaghula · fibra de Plantago ovata)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Arabinoxylan mucilage from Plantago ovata — seed husk. India supplies ~85% of global. Claim strength: High.
Oat Beta-Glucan (Cereal β-Glucan · Mixed-Linkage Beta-Glucan)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Mixed-linkage β-glucan from Avena sativa (Oats) — grain endosperm and bran. Claim strength: High.
Oat Beta-Glucan (Cereal β-Glucan · Mixed-Linkage Beta-Glucan)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Mixed-linkage β-glucan from Avena sativa (Oats) — grain endosperm and bran. Claim strength: High.
Inulin (Chicory Fiber · Fructan · Prebiotic FOS)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Fructan from Cichorium intybus (Chicory) — root. Claim strength: High.
Inulin (Chicory Fiber · Fructan · Prebiotic FOS)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Fructan from Cichorium intybus (Chicory) — root. Claim strength: High.
Galactomanana (fibra de semente de guar · goma de alfarroba)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean) — seed endosperm. Claim strength: High.
Galactomanana (fibra de semente de guar · goma de alfarroba)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Hemicellulose from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean) — seed endosperm. Claim strength: High.
Glucomanana (fibra de konjac · KGM)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber from Amorphophallus konjac — tuber. Claim strength: High.
Glucomanana (fibra de konjac · KGM)
Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber from Amorphophallus konjac — tuber. Claim strength: High.
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