Mangosteen
A tropical fruit also sold in juice and concentrated extracts.
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A hormone involved in the timing of sleep and the body clock.
L-Methionine
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
Milk Thistle
A plant whose seed extracts contain a mixture called silymarin.
NADH
The reduced form of a coenzyme involved in cellular energy reactions.
Noni Berry
A tropical fruit sold as juice and concentrated preparations.
Omega-3
A family of fats that includes ALA, EPA and DHA.
Omega-6, Omega-7, and Omega-9
Different families of fatty acids. They do not all have the same dietary requirements or biological roles.
Omega-7
A family of monounsaturated fats that includes palmitoleic acid.
Omega-9
A family of fats that includes oleic acid, abundant in olive oil.
L-Phenylalanine
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.
Piperine
A compound in black pepper that can affect absorption and metabolism of other substances.
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