Alfalfa Flower & Leaf
What it is: : It is a plant that originates from South Asia, a type of clover. Alfalfa is an important source of vitamin Κ, calcium, magnesium and boron, and is also rich in isoflavones. How it works: : It helps strengthen good bone health, and against blood cholesterol, indigestion and thromboses.In which products you can find it:
Aswagandha Root
What it is: Ashwagandha is an herb from India that has been used as a general tonic for ages.How it works: Like ginseng and rhodiola, ashwagandha has historically been used for its adaptogenic properties and helps energy metabolism and the health of the nervous system. While some adaptogenics have a more stimulating effect on the nervous system,ashwagandha’s properties have the opposite effect, while at the same time supporting energy metabolism..In which products you can find it:
Beetroot Juice & Greens
What it is: Beetroot (beta vulgaris), or beet, is a plant of the Amaranthaceae family. Beetroot can be eaten both raw and cooked, whole (root and greens). Its root is hard when raw, and softer when cooked. Beetroots are rich in carbohydrates, nitrates, magnesium, iron, potassium, sodium, vitamin C and folic acid. How it works: According to research conducted by the University of Exeter, beetroots improve stamina by 16% and their juice helps lower blood pressure. The magnesium they contain helps absorb calcium. Also, beetroots have laxative properties.In which products you can find it:
Biotin
What it is: It is a vitamin that belongs to the B-complex vitamins and is an important component of metabolism enzymes.How it works: : Biotin plays an important role in energy production and, furthermore, helps strengthen hair, nails and skin.In which products you can find it:
Calcium
What it is: It is a divalent metal with the symbol Ca. It comprises 1.5% of the body weight. 99% of calcium is found in the bones in the form of a complex, and 1% is found in teeth, skin and blood plasma. Dairy products and some vegetables, such as broccoli, are considered to be rich sources of calcium. How it works: : Its main action is the prevention of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Moreover, it is necessary for hormone production and activation of enzymes of the body.In which products you can find it:
Choline
What it is: It is a compound similar to that of the B-complex vitamins, that is produced in small quantities by the human bodyHow it works: Choline is used by the liver to support its normal functioning, and that of the gall bladder. At the same time, it seems to play a key role in the normal functioning of the nervous system.In which products you can find it:
Dandelion Leaf
What it is: It is a flowering, herbaceous plant, also known as Taraxacum officinale or dandelion. How it works: Dandelion boosts the detoxification mechanisms of the liver, helps detoxicate from environmental pollutants (e.g. CCl4), and has protective action on the liver at large amounts of alcohol. In which products you can find it:
Folate
What it is: It is an organic compound that belongs to the B-complex of water-soluble vitamins, Β9 in particularHow it works: : It is involved in various metabolic processes of the body, but mainly in what concerns the body growth. In which products you can find it:
Inositol
What it is: It is a small molecule, commonly known as myo-isonitol. It is found naturally in plants and animals and its chemical structure is similar to that of glucose. It is a carbohydrate with sweet taste (in a smaller proportion than sugar). How it works: Inositol is involved in cell communication. Studies have shown that it can contribute to the normal function of the hormones that are related to stress and mood. Moreover, studies have shown that it contributes to more effective insulin regulation, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. In which products you can find it:
Magnesium
What it is: Magnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg. It is a key element for the good function of the whole body. The biological activity of magnesium is due to its capacity to make chelatesHow it works: : Magnesium is considered to be the natural calcium antagonist and helps in its absorption. In general, magnesium plays an essential role in body energy regulation, the function of the nervous and muscular systems as well as in bone health.In which products you can find it:
Niacin
What it is: It is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as niacin or vitamin B3, that belongs to the B-complex vitamins. It is mostly found in meat, fish, nuts, dairy products and whole-wheat products.How it works: It contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system as well as the metabolism, psychology and reduction of tiredness and fatigue. In which products you can find it:
Oat Seed
What it is: Oat (Avena sativa) is the common name of some species of the genus Avena of the Graminae familyHow it works: Oat is considered to be quite a healthy food. It is a cereal, rich in soluble plant fibers, as well as vitamins, mainly B-complex ones. Its consumption can contribute to lowering cholesterol. In which products you can find it:
Pantothenic Acid
What it is: It is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as pantothenic acid or vitamin B5, that belongs to B-complex vitamins. It is mostly found in nuts, dried fruits, avocado and liverHow it works: Pantothenic acid is used for the formation of coenzyme CoQ10, the normal function of metabolic processes for energy production and the composition and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters. Moreover, it helps the reduction of fatigue and mental function.In which products you can find it:
Parsley Leaf
What it is: It is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the genus Petroselinum, to the Apiaceae family, indigenous in central Mediterranean. Parsley is a source of flavonoids and antioxidants, especially luteolin, apigenin, folic acid and vitamins Κ, C and ΑHow it works: Parsley leaves promote the health of the urinary tract and are rich in flavonoids, especially apigenin, which helps significantly in the health of the prostate. It also relieves from difficult menstruation and is useful for asthma and cough.In which products you can find it:
Pumpkin Seed
What it is: : Pumpkin seed or pepitas is the seed of the fruit of the pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo). Pumpkin seeds have high nutritional value. They are rich in proteins, phytosterols, polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant vitamins such as carotenoids and tocopherol (Vitamin Ε), and trace elements, such as zincHow it works: Pumpkin seeds are one of the richest natural sources of zinc, an important nutrient for the bones and boosting the immune system, as well as magnesium and vitamin Κ. Moreover, it helps relieve from abdominal cramps and difficulty in digestion. In which products you can find it:
Rhodiola Root Aqueous Extract
What it is: : Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) – the rosy root (because of its rose aroma) or golden root (because of its bronze color) – is a perennial plant endemic to the Arctic and mountainous regions of Europe, Asia and America. How it works: : It is an adaptogenic herb, which means it has the capacity to help the body adapt to hormonal changes. It supports healthy mental state and the functioning of the nervous system, and it also contributes to improving the mood.In which products you can find it:
Siberian Ginseng Root
What it is: It is a shrub that belongs to the Araliaceae family that originates from the Far East, China, Japan and Korea. Its root is the part of the plant that is usedHow it works: Siberian ginseng is one of the most important adaptogenic plants with stimulating activity in the central nervous system. It helps treat stress and offers overall well-being; it acts as stimulant or sedative, immunostimulator, anti-inflammatory, against edemas (water retention) and affects the action of steroids.In which products you can find it:
Stabilized Rice Bran
What it is: Rice bran is the outer covering of the rice grain and is often removed during processing. How it works: Rice bran is quite high in B vitamins such as thiamine, niacin and Β6, all of which play a vital role in energy production, cardiovascular health and avoiding depression. Moreover, it contains over 100 known antioxidants, among which are tocotrienols, tocopherols, alpha-lipoic acid (which also recycles antioxidants, such as those of vitamins C and Ε when depleted), coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and many carotenoids. It is also known to contain the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase and catalase.In which products you can find it:
Vitamin B1
What it is: It is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as thiamine, that belongs to the B-complex vitamins. It is mostly found in the sprouts of cereals, in yeast, red meat, liver, nuts, wholegrain cereal and legumes.How it works: Vitamin B1 is very important for the normal functioning of the nervous system, psychology and heart function, while lack of it may result in fatigue, weakness, concentration difficulty and beriberi disease. In which products you can find it:
Vitamin B12
What it is: It is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as cobalamin, that belongs to the B-complex vitamins. It is mostly found in dairy products, meat, seafood and soyHow it works: Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal energy metabolism in the body and homocysteine, the normal functioning of the nervous and immune systems, normal psychological function and the normal formation of red blood cells, while it is important for the process of cell division.In which products you can find it:
Vitamin B2
What it is: It is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as riboflavin, that belongs to the B-complex vitamins. It is mostly found in liver, beer yeast, royal jelly, dairy products and cerealHow it works: Vitamin B2 contributes to the normal energy and iron metabolism in the body, the normal functioning of the nervous system and vision, the maintenance of normal mucosa, and red blood cells, the maintenance of skin health, the protection of cells from oxidative stress and the reduction of fatigue.In which products you can find it:
Vitamin B6
What it is: It is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as pyridoxine, that belongs to the B-complex vitamins. It is mostly found in wheat, fruit, carrots, meat, legumes, fatty fish, spinach, chicken and pea. How it works: Vitamin B6 acts as a coenzyme in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. It contributes to the normal energy metabolism in the body, the normal functioning of the nervous system, the normal formation of red blood cells and the regulation of hormonal function.In which products you can find it:
Vitamin C
What it is: : Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. The body cannot compose it; that’s why it is necessary to be taken by foods. Its main sources are fruit and vegetables. How it works: Vitamin C has multiple benefits for the body, mostly due to its antioxidant activity. It is widely used to boost the immune system and to protect the cells from oxidative stress.In which products you can find it: