Ipriflavone
A synthetic derivative of the isoflavone daidzein. Ipriflavone was marketed as a non-estrogenic alternative treatment to counter post-menopausal bone loss and osteoporosis, on the strength of in-vitro...
View ArticleHoodia gordonii
Hoodia is a cactus-like plant used by the San people in the Kalahari to stave off hunger, which is why it’s currently used in a number of weight loss supplements as an appetite suppressant. It’s one of...
View ArticleGymnema sylvestre
Gymnema sylvestre is native to India, and its leaves are a traditional folk medicine for diabetes. Several studies in humans and animals have confirmed it can improve glucose control, possibly by...
View ArticleHumulus lupus (Hops)
A climbing perennial vine, the flowers of which are used as a flavoring agent in beer. Hops contains a range of flavonoids, including 8-prenylnaringenin – a potent phytoestrogen. Hops also exhibits...
View ArticleGreen Coffee Bean Extract
An extract made from green, unroasted coffee beans. Green coffee bean extract is rich in chlorogenic acid, which has anti-hypertensive, vasorelaxing, antioxidant and hypoglycemic effects in humans...
View ArticleFormestane
Also known as 4-hydroxyandrostenedione (4-Hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione). An irreversible, “suicide” inhibitor of the aromatase enzyme (responsible for the conversion of androgens to estrogens)....
View ArticleFerulic Acid
Also known as 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy cinnamic acid. Ferulic acid is a polyphenolic constituent of plant cell walls. It’s abundant in whole grains, fruits and some vegetables. It’s a potent antioxidant...
View ArticleGreen Tomato Extract
Green tomato extract is a source of nicotine and “nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists”. Certain supplement marketers claim it enhances muscle growth, although there is zero science to back this up.
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