L-Glycine, or glycine, is a non-essential amino acid, which means your body can produce it on its own if not enough glycine is available through your diet. Glycine is the smallest amino acid in size, but it has many powerful effects on your body and is involved in a variety of biochemical reactions.
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Creatine is a compound that is naturally produced by your body and is synthesized from the three amino acids, L-arginine, L-glycine, and L-methionine in your pancreas and stored primarily in your skeletal muscles.
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Creatine is a nitrogen-containing amine synthesized from the amino acids, arginine, glycine and methionine. Taking creatine supplements may increase athletic performance in high-intensity, anaerobic activities, according to "Anabolic Primer."
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Collagen is a group of naturally occurring proteins found in the connective tissue of most animals. Collagen pills are nutritional supplements containing collagen proteins obtained from shellfish, poultry, pigs, or cows and is taken orally for its potential nutritional benefits.
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Taurine, or L-taurine, is one of 20 amino acids produced in small amounts in your body, but more commonly found in animal products such as eggs, meat, fish, and dairy.
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Biotin, or vitamin B-7, is a compound that is involved in the normal metabolism of food in your digestive system. Biotin can be found naturally in small amounts in some foods, especially yeasts, breads, eggs, some meats and a variety of other food items.
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Ferritin is a naturally produced protein molecule that is needed by your body's cells to store and control iron content throughout your body. The amount of ferritin in your body reflects the amount of iron stored as well, so the more ferritin you have, the more iron you have.
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Raw or uncooked eggs pose a potential health risk, especially if you consume them on a regular basis over long periods of time. Eating raw eggs not only increases your risk of contracting disease, it can also cause vitamin and protein deficiencies.
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Biotin, also referred to as vitamin B-7 or vitamin H, is a water-soluble vitamin that is important for optimal health, especially in children and adolescents.
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Meat, or animal flesh that is consumed as food, is composed of skeletal muscle and fat. Different animals have different body compositions, and therefore their meat varies in nutrient profile.
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Camellia teas are made from the camellia sinensis plant that produces white, green, oolong, pu-erh, and black tea all from the same genus. The various teas made from the camellia plant have a wide range of medicinal properties and can be consumed as either a hot or cold beverage.
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Your nerves are essential in carrying electrical signals from your brain and spinal cord to your muscles, organs, and other tissues. Nerves can become damaged due to injury or disease, which may result in temporary or permanent loss of nerve function, depending on the severity of damage to the nerve.
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Vitamin B-12, or cobamamin, is a B-complex vitamin that has been recommended for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Chemotherapy involves the use of heavy drugs in an effort to destroy cancer cells and prevent cancer from spreading.
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L-arginine and L-citrulline are amino acids that have a wide range of effects on your body. Both of these protein building blocks can be found naturally in foods and synthesized in your body from other sources. In fact, citrulline can be produced in your body from arginine.
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Royal Maca is a brand-name, capsulated herbal supplement that contains sun-dried, precooked maca powder. Maca powder is extracted from the root of the maca plant, which is most commonly found in South America, especially Peru. Maca root has been used by the Incas for hundreds of years for its potential health benefits.
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Tocopherol acetate, also called vitamin E acetate, is a form of vitamin E that combines the vitamin with acetic acid, which is an organic compound that is the main ingredient of vinegar.
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Alpha lipoic acid, or ALA, is a naturally occurring anti-oxidant that is created by your body and can also be found as a nutritional supplement for its potential benefits concerning diabetes, liver disease and brain function.
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Mustard powder is finely ground mustard seed, which comes from three species of mustard plants, including yellow mustard, brown mustard and black mustard. Mustard powder contains the same nutrients that are found in the whole mustard seed and has several nutritional benefits.
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Magnesium citrate is a form of the mineral magnesium. It is commonly used to correct a severe mineral deficiency, but is most commonly used as a constipation-relief aid.
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Vitamin C is a naturally occurring, water-soluble vitamin found in many different types of fruits and vegetables, and can also be taken as a nutritional supplement for its potential health benefits, such as its antioxidant properties.
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