Source References Report
Naturally Organic You scientific data report provides you with a list of referenced material that gives our customers a better understanding as to why we chose to formulate our vitamins and dietary supplements with the following natural and organic ingredients.
Sources:
L Arginine:
- Sureda, A., & Pons, A. (2012). Arginine and citrulline supplementation in sports and exercise: ergogenic nutrients?. Medicine and sport science, 59, 18–28. https://doi.org/10.1159/000341937
- Szefel, J., Danielak, A., & Kruszewski, W. J. (2019). Metabolic pathways of L-arginine and therapeutic consequences in tumors. Advances in medical sciences, 64(1), 104–110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advms.2018.08.018
- Rodrigues-Krause, J., Krause, M., Rocha, I., Umpierre, D., & Fayh, A. (2018). Association of l-Arginine Supplementation with Markers of Endothelial Function in Patients with Cardiovascular or Metabolic Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients, 11(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11010015
- Hu, S., Han, M., Rezaei, A., Li, D., Wu, G., & Ma, X. (2017). L-Arginine Modulates Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Obesity and Diabetes. Current protein & peptide science, 18(6), 599–608. https://doi.org/10.2174/1389203717666160627074017
L-Ornithine:
- Sugino, T., Shirai, T., Kajimoto, Y., & Kajimoto, O. (2008). L-ornithine supplementation attenuates physical fatigue in healthy volunteers by modulating lipid and amino acid metabolism. Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.), 28(11), 738–743. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2008.08.008
African Mango:
- Ngondi, J. L., Etoundi, B. C., Nyangono, C. B., Mbofung, C. M., & Oben, J. E. (2009). IGOB131, a novel seed extract of the West African plant Irvingia gabonensis, significantly reduces body weight and improves metabolic parameters in overweight humans in a randomized double-blind placebo controlled investigation. Lipids in health and disease, 8, 7. https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-511X-8-7
L-carnitine:
- Ferreira, G. C., & McKenna, M. C. (2017). L-Carnitine and Acetyl-L-carnitine Roles and Neuroprotection in Developing Brain. Neurochemical research, 42(6), 1661–1675. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11064-017-2288-7
Niacin
- Gasperi, V., Sibilano, M., Savini, I., & Catani, M. V. (2019). Niacin in the Central Nervous System: An Update of Biological Aspects and Clinical Applications. International journal of molecular sciences, 20(4), 974. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20040974
- Gentilcore D. (2016). Louis Sambon and the Clash of Pellagra Etiologies in Italy and the United States, 1905-14. Journal of the history of medicine and allied sciences, 71(1), 19–42. https://doi.org/10.1093/jhmas/jrv002
- Kirkland J. B. (2009). Niacin status and treatment-related leukemogenesis. Molecular cancer therapeutics, 8(4), 725–732. https://doi.org/10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-09-0042
- Hoskin, P., Rojas, A., & Saunders, M. (2009). Accelerated radiotherapy, carbogen, and nicotinamide (ARCON) in the treatment of advanced bladder cancer: mature results of a Phase II nonrandomized study. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics, 73(5), 1425–1431. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.06.1950
Macca Root
- Dording, C. M., Schettler, P. J., Dalton, E. D., Parkin, S. R., Walker, R. S., Fehling, K. B., Fava, M., & Mischoulon, D. (2015). A double-blind placebo-controlled trial of maca root as treatment for antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction in women. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2015, 949036. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/949036
Rhodiola Rosea
- Pu, W. L., Zhang, M. Y., Bai, R. Y., Sun, L. K., Li, W. H., Yu, Y. L., Zhang, Y., Song, L., Wang, Z. X., Peng, Y. F., Shi, H., Zhou, K., & Li, T. X. (2020). Anti-inflammatory effects of Rhodiola rosea L.: A review. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie, 121, 109552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109552
Beta Alanine:
- Trexler, E. T., Smith-Ryan, A. E., Stout, J. R., Hoffman, J. R., Wilborn, C. D., Sale, C., Kreider, R. B., Jäger, R., Earnest, C. P., Bannock, L., Campbell, B., Kalman, D., Ziegenfuss, T. N., & Antonio, J. (2015). International society of sports nutrition position stand: Beta-Alanine. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 12, 30. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-015-0090-y
Astragalus:
- Auyeung, K. K., Han, Q. B., & Ko, J. K. (2016). Astragalus membranaceus: A Review of its Protection Against Inflammation and Gastrointestinal Cancers. The American journal of Chinese medicine, 44(1), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X16500014
- Zhang, Z., Zhang, L., & Xu, H. (2019). Effect of Astragalus polysaccharide in treatment of diabetes mellitus: a narrative review. Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan, 39(1), 133–138.
Glutamine:
- Cruzat, V., Macedo Rogero, M., Noel Keane, K., Curi, R., & Newsholme, P. (2018). Glutamine: Metabolism and Immune Function, Supplementation and Clinical Translation. Nutrients, 10(11), 1564. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10111564
Pygenum Africanum:
- Salinas-Casado, J., Esteban-Fuertes, M., Carballido-Rodríguez, J., & Cozar-Olmo, J. M. (2020). Review of the experience and evidence of Pygeum africanum in urological practice. Revisión sobre la experiencia y evidencias del Pygeum africanum en Urología. Actas urologicas espanolas, 44(1), 9–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acuro.2019.08.002
Green Coffee Bean:
- Haidari, F., Samadi, M., Mohammadshahi, M., Jalali, M. T., & Engali, K. A. (2017). Energy restriction combined with green coffee bean extract affects serum adipocytokines and the body composition in obese women. Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition, 26(6), 1048–1054. https://doi.org/10.6133/apjcn.022017.03
Raspberry Ketone
- Lim, S. H., & Choi, C. I. (2021). Potentials of Raspberry Ketone as a Natural Antioxidant. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), 10(3), 482. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox10030482
- Park K. S. (2010). Raspberry ketone increases both lipolysis and fatty acid oxidation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Planta medica, 76(15), 1654–1658. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0030-1249860
Garcinia Cambogia
- Semwal, R. B., Semwal, D. K., Vermaak, I., & Viljoen, A. (2015). A comprehensive scientific overview of Garcinia cambogia. Fitoterapia, 102, 134–148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fitote.2015.02.012
Caffeine Anhydrous
- Guest, N. S., VanDusseldorp, T. A., Nelson, M. T., Grgic, J., Schoenfeld, B. J., Jenkins, N., Arent, S. M., Antonio, J., Stout, J. R., Trexler, E. T., Smith-Ryan, A. E., Goldstein, E. R., Kalman, D. S., & Campbell, B. I. (2021). International society of sports nutrition position stand: caffeine and exercise performance. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 18(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-020-00383-4
Green Tea Extract
- Rothenberg, D. O., Zhou, C., & Zhang, L. (2018). A Review on the Weight-Loss Effects of Oxidized Tea Polyphenols. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 23(5), 1176. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules23051176
- Bogdanski, P., Suliburska, J., Szulinska, M., Stepien, M., Pupek-Musialik, D., & Jablecka, A. (2012). Green tea extract reduces blood pressure, inflammatory biomarkers, and oxidative stress and improves parameters associated with insulin resistance in obese, hypertensive patients. Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.), 32(6), 421–427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2012.05.007
- Haidari, F., Samadi, M., Mohammadshahi, M., Jalali, M. T., & Engali, K. A. (2017). Energy restriction combined with green coffee bean extract affects serum adipocytokines and the body composition in obese women. Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition, 26(6), 1048–1054. https://doi.org/10.6133/apjcn.022017.03
Apple Cider Vinegar
- Kausar, S., Humayun, A., Ahmed, Z., Abbas, M., & Tahir, A. (2019). Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar on Glycemic Control, Hyperlipidemia and Control on Body Weight in Type 2 Diabetes Patients. International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences, 8, 59-74.
- Hadi, A., Pourmasoumi, M., Najafgholizadeh, A., Clark, C., & Esmaillzadeh, A. (2021). The effect of apple cider vinegar on lipid profiles and glycemic parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. BMC complementary medicine and therapies, 21(1), 179. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03351-w
- Petsiou, E. I., Mitrou, P. I., Raptis, S. A., & Dimitriadis, G. D. (2014). Effect and mechanisms of action of vinegar on glucose metabolism, lipid profile, and body weight. Nutrition reviews, 72(10), 651–661. https://doi.org/10.1111/nure.12125
Grape Seed Extract:
- Sochorova, L., Prusova, B., Cebova, M., Jurikova, T., Mlcek, J., Adamkova, A., Nedomova, S., Baron, M., & Sochor, J. (2020). Health Effects of Grape Seed and Skin Extracts and Their Influence on Biochemical Markers. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 25(22), 5311. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25225311
Iodine/Kelp
- Aakre, I., Tveito Evensen, L., Kjellevold, M., Dahl, L., Henjum, S., Alexander, J., Madsen, L., & Markhus, M. W. (2020). Iodine Status and Thyroid Function in a Group of Seaweed Consumers in Norway. Nutrients, 12(11), 3483. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12113483
L-Citrulline:
- Barkhidarian, B., Khorshidi, M., Shab-Bidar, S., & Hashemi, B. (2019). Effects of L-citrulline supplementation on blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine, 9(1), 10–20.
- Figueroa, A., Wong, A., Jaime, S. J., & Gonzales, J. U. (2017). Influence of L-citrulline and watermelon supplementation on vascular function and exercise performance. Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care, 20(1), 92–98. https://doi.org/10.1097/MCO.0000000000000340
- Bahri, S., Zerrouk, N., Aussel, C., Moinard, C., Crenn, P., Curis, E., Chaumeil, J. C., Cynober, L., & Sfar, S. (2013). Citrulline: from metabolism to therapeutic use. Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.), 29(3), 479–484. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2012.07.002
Calcium Carbonate
- Khaing, W., Vallibhakara, S. A., Tantrakul, V., Vallibhakara, O., Rattanasiri, S., McEvoy, M., Attia, J., & Thakkinstian, A. (2017). Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation for Prevention of Preeclampsia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Nutrients, 9(10), 1141. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu9101141
- Courteix, D., Jaffré, C., Lespessailles, E., & Benhamou, L. (2005). Cumulative effects of calcium supplementation and physical activity on bone accretion in premenarchal children: a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial. International journal of sports medicine, 26(5), 332–338. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2004-821040
Vitamin B-6
- Ueland, P. M., McCann, A., Midttun, Ø., & Ulvik, A. (2017). Inflammation, vitamin B6 and related pathways. Molecular aspects of medicine, 53, 10–27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mam.2016.08.001
- Bird R. P. (2018). The Emerging Role of Vitamin B6 in Inflammation and Carcinogenesis. Advances in food and nutrition research, 83, 151–194. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.afnr.2017.11.004
- Mascolo, E., & Vernì, F. (2020). Vitamin B6 and Diabetes: Relationship and Molecular Mechanisms. International journal of molecular sciences, 21(10), 3669. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21103669
Branch Chain Amino Acids
- Nie, C., He, T., Zhang, W., Zhang, G., & Ma, X. (2018). Branched Chain Amino Acids: Beyond Nutrition Metabolism. International journal of molecular sciences, 19(4), 954. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19040954
- Fan, P., Li, L., Rezaei, A., Eslamfam, S., Che, D., & Ma, X. (2015). Metabolites of Dietary Protein and Peptides by Intestinal Microbes and their Impacts on Gut. Current protein & peptide science, 16(7), 646–654. https://doi.org/10.2174/1389203716666150630133657
Whey Protein Concentrate
- Teixeira, F. J., Santos, H. O., Howell, S. L., & Pimentel, G. D. (2019). Whey protein in cancer therapy: A narrative review. Pharmacological research, 144, 245–256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrs.2019.04.019
- Colonetti, T., Grande, A. J., Milton, K., Foster, C., Alexandre, M. C., Uggioni, M. L., & Rosa, M. I. (2017). Effects of whey protein supplement in the elderly submitted to resistance training: systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of food sciences and nutrition, 68(3), 257–264. https://doi.org/10.1080/09637486.2016.1232702
- Marshall K. (2004). Therapeutic applications of whey protein. Alternative medicine review : a journal of clinical therapeutic, 9(2), 136–156.
Whey Protein Isolate
- A Castro, L. H., S de Araújo, F. H., M Olimpio, M. Y., B de B Primo, R., T Pereira, T., F Lopes, L. A., B S de M Trindade, E., Fernandes, R., & A Oesterreich, S. (2019). Comparative Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Concentrated, Hydrolyzed, and Isolated Whey Protein Supplementation on Body Composition of Physical Activity Practitioners. Nutrients, 11(9), 2047. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11092047
Creatine Monohydrate
- Kreider, R. B., Kalman, D. S., Antonio, J., Ziegenfuss, T. N., Wildman, R., Collins, R., … Lopez, H. L. (2017). International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 14, 18. doi:10.1186/s12970-017-0173-z
- Di Biase, S., Ma, X., Wang, X., Yu, J., Wang, Y. C., Smith, D. J., Zhou, Y., Li, Z., Kim, Y. J., Clarke, N., To, A., & Yang, L. (2019). Creatine uptake regulates CD8 T cell antitumor immunity. The Journal of experimental medicine, 216(12), 2869–2882. https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.20182044
- Kazak, L., & Cohen, P. (2020). Creatine metabolism: energy homeostasis, immunity and cancer biology. Nature reviews. Endocrinology, 16(8), 421–436. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41574-020-0365-5
- Ebrahimi, K., Jourkesh, M., Sadigh-Eteghad, S., Stannard, S. R., Earnest, C. P., Ramsbottom, R., Antonio, J., & Navin, K. H. (2020). Effects of Physical Activity on Brain Energy Biomarkers in Alzheimer's Diseases. Diseases (Basel, Switzerland), 8(2), 18. https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases8020018
Vitamin B-12
- van de Lagemaat, E. E., de Groot, L., & van den Heuvel, E. (2019). Vitamin B12in Relation to Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 11(2), 482. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu1102048
- Romain, M., Sviri, S., Linton, D. M., Stav, I., & van Heerden, P. V. (2016). The role of Vitamin B12 in the critically ill--a review. Anaesthesia and intensive care, 44(4), 447–452. https://doi.org/10.1177/0310057X1604400410
- Shipton, M. J., & Thachil, J. (2015). Vitamin B12 deficiency - A 21st century perspective . Clinical medicine (London, England), 15(2), 145–150. https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmedicine.15-2-145
L-Theanine
- Hidese, S., Ogawa, S., Ota, M., Ishida, I., Yasukawa, Z., Ozeki, M., & Kunugi, H. (2019). Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients, 11(10), 2362. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11102362
- De Felice, M., Renard, J., Hudson, R., Szkudlarek, H. J., Pereira, B. J., Schmid, S., Rushlow, W. J., & Laviolette, S. R. (2021). l-Theanine Prevents Long-Term Affective and Cognitive Side Effects of Adolescent Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Exposure and Blocks Associated Molecular and Neuronal Abnormalities in the Mesocorticolimbic Circuitry. The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience, 41(4), 739–750. https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1050-20.2020
Bacopa monnieri
- Nemetchek, M. D., Stierle, A. A., Stierle, D. B., & Lurie, D. I. (2017). The Ayurvedic plant Bacopa monnieri inhibits inflammatory pathways in the brain. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 197, 92–100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2016.07.073
- Kongkeaw, C., Dilokthornsakul, P., Thanarangsarit, P., Limpeanchob, N., & Norman Scholfield, C. (2014). Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on cognitive effects of Bacopa monnieri extract. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 151(1), 528–535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2013.11.008
- Sukumaran, N. P., Amalraj, A., & Gopi, S. (2019). Neuropharmacological and cognitive effects of Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst - A review on its mechanistic aspects. Complementary therapies in medicine, 44, 68–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2019.03.016
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N-Acetyl Tyrosine
- Hoffer, L. J., Sher, K., Saboohi, F., Bernier, P., MacNamara, E. M., & Rinzler, D. (2003). N-acetyl-L-tyrosine as a tyrosine source in adult parenteral nutrition. JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition, 27(6), 419–422. https://doi.org/10.1177/0148607103027006419
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Choline Bitrate
- Velazquez, R., Ferreira, E., Knowles, S., Fux, C., Rodin, A., Winslow, W., & Oddo, S. (2019). Lifelong choline supplementation ameliorates Alzheimer's disease pathology and associated cognitive deficits by attenuating microglia activation. Aging cell, 18(6), e13037. https://doi.org/10.1111/acel.13037
63 Jadavji, N. M., Emmerson, J. T., MacFarlane, A. J., Willmore, W. G., & Smith, P. D. (2017). B-vitamin and choline supplementation increases neuroplasticity and recovery after stroke. Neurobiology of disease, 103, 89–100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbd.2017.04.001
- Jacobson, S. W., Carter, R. C., Molteno, C. D., Stanton, M. E., Herbert, J. S., Lindinger, N. M., Lewis, C. E., Dodge, N. C., Hoyme, H. E., Zeisel, S. H., Meintjes, E. M., Duggan, C. P., & Jacobson, J. L. (2018). Efficacy of Maternal Choline Supplementation During Pregnancy in Mitigating Adverse Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Growth and Cognitive Function: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research, 42(7), 1327–1341. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.13769
Folic Acid
- Bailey, L. B., Stover, P. J., McNulty, H., Fenech, M. F., Gregory, J. F., 3rd, Mills, J. L., Pfeiffer, C. M., Fazili, Z., Zhang, M., Ueland, P. M., Molloy, A. M., Caudill, M. A., Shane, B., Berry, R. J., Bailey, R. L., Hausman, D. B., Raghavan, R., & Raiten, D. J. (2015). Biomarkers of Nutrition for Development-Folate Review. The Journal of nutrition, 145(7), 1636S–1680S. https://doi.org/10.3945/jn.114.206599
White Kidney Bean
- Nolan, R., Shannon, O. M., Robinson, N., Joel, A., Houghton, D., & Malcomson, F. C. (2020). It's No Has Bean: A Review of the Effects of White Kidney Bean Extract on Body Composition and Metabolic Health. Nutrients, 12(5), 1398. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12051398
- Udani, J., & Singh, B. B. (2007). Blocking carbohydrate absorption and weight loss: a clinical trial using a proprietary fractionated white bean extract. Alternative therapies in health and medicine, 13(4), 32–37.
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
- den Hartigh L. J. (2019). Conjugated Linoleic Acid Effects on Cancer, Obesity, and Atherosclerosis: A Review of Pre-Clinical and Human Trials with Current Perspectives. Nutrients, 11(2), 370. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11020370
- Lehnen, T. E., da Silva, M. R., Camacho, A., Marcadenti, A., & Lehnen, A. M. (2015). A review on effects of conjugated linoleic fatty acid (CLA) upon body composition and energetic metabolism. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 12, 36. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-015-0097-4
Collagen Peptides
- León-López, A., Morales-Peñaloza, A., Martínez-Juárez, V. M., Vargas-Torres, A., Zeugolis, D. I., & Aguirre-Álvarez, G. (2019). Hydrolyzed Collagen-Sources and Applications. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 24(22), 4031. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules24224031
- Kisling, A., Lust, R. M., & Katwa, L. C. (2019). What is the role of peptide fragments of collagen I and IV in health and disease?. Life sciences, 228, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2019.04.042
- Daneault, A., Prawitt, J., Fabien Soulé, V., Coxam, V., & Wittrant, Y. (2017). Biological effect of hydrolyzed collagen on bone metabolism. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 57(9), 1922–1937. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2015.1038377
Fish Oil
- Shahidi, F., & Ambigaipalan, P. (2018). Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Their Health Benefits. Annual review of food science and technology, 9, 345–381. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-food-111317-095850
- Ghasemi Fard, S., Wang, F., Sinclair, A. J., Elliott, G., & Turchini, G. M. (2019). How does high DHA fish oil affect health? A systematic review of evidence. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 59(11), 1684–1727. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018.1425978
- Shahidi, F., & Ambigaipalan, P. (2018). Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Their Health Benefits. Annual review of food science and technology, 9, 345–381. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-food-111317-095850
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Vitamin D3
- Chang, S. W., & Lee, H. C. (2019). Vitamin D and health - The missing vitamin in humans. Pediatrics and neonatology, 60(3), 237–244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedneo.2019.04.007
- Zhang, Y., Fang, F., Tang, J., Jia, L., Feng, Y., Xu, P., & Faramand, A. (2019). Association between vitamin D supplementation and mortality: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 366, l4673. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l4673
- Pilz, S., Frisch, S., Koertke, H., Kuhn, J., Dreier, J., Obermayer-Pietsch, B., Wehr, E., & Zittermann, A. (2011). Effect of vitamin D supplementation on testosterone levels in men. Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme, 43(3), 223–225. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0030-1269854
Vitamin K2:
- Capozzi, A., Scambia, G., & Lello, S. (2020). Calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K2, and magnesium supplementation and skeletal health. Maturitas, 140, 55–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2020.05.020
- Li, Y., Chen, J. P., Duan, L., & Li, S. (2018). Effect of vitamin K2 on type 2 diabetes mellitus: A review. Diabetes research and clinical practice, 136, 39–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2017.11.020
Ashwagandha
- Langade, D., Kanchi, S., Salve, J., Debnath, K., & Ambegaokar, D. (2019). Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Insomnia and Anxiety: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study. Cureus, 11(9), e5797. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.5797
- Bonilla, D. A., Moreno, Y., Gho, C., Petro, J. L., Odriozola-Martínez, A., & Kreider, R. B. (2021). Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on Physical Performance: Systematic Review and Bayesian Meta-Analysis. Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology, 6(1), 20. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk6010020
Resveratrol
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Beetroot
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CoQ10
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Magnesium
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Vitamin B-2
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Vitamin B-1
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Vitamin B-5
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Vitamin C
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Betaine Anhydrous
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Dynamine
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GABA
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Probiotics
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Ginger
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Glucosamine/ Chondroitin
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Methionine
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Quercetin
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Curcumin
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Turmeric
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Boswellia
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Horny Goat Weed
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Munica Puriens
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Polypodium Vulgrae Powder
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Tongkat Ali
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Saw Palmetto
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Muira Puma
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Panax Ginseng
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Tribulus Terrestris
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Damiana
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Sarsaparilla Root
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Asparagus
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Copper
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Selenium
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Manganese
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Molybdenum
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Wild Yam Extract
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Lutein
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Cranberry Extract
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Alpha Lipoic Acid
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Echinacea
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Garlic
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Hawthorn Berry
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Cinnamon Bark Extract
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Bilberry Extract
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Black Currant
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Pomegranate Extract
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Zinc
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Pumpkin Seed
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Cayenne Pepper
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Licorice Root
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Oyster Extract
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Boron
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Nettle
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Vitamin A (Beta carotene):
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Oat Straw
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Graviola
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Cat’s Claw:
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Broccoli Extract
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Lycopene/Tomato Powder
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Maitake, Shitake, Reishi
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Uvi Ursi
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L-Alanine
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L-Glycine
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Marshmallow Root
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Goldenseal Root
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Parsley Extract
- Mara de Menezes Epifanio, N., Rykiel Iglesias Cavalcanti, L., Falcão Dos Santos, K., Soares Coutinho Duarte, P., Kachlicki, P., Ożarowski, M., Jorge Riger, C., & Siqueira de Almeida Chaves, D. (2020). Chemical characterization and in vivo antioxidant activity of parsley (Petroselinum crispum) aqueous extract. Food & function, 11(6), 5346–5356. https://doi.org/10.1039/d0fo00484g
Vitamin E
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Chrysin
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Cissus Quadrangularis
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Biotin
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Iron
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Chromium
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Glutamic Acid
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Inositol
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Bilberry Extract
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Olive Leaf Extract
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Vanadyl Sulfate
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Phosphatidylserine
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Huperzine A
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Elderberry
- Ulbricht, C., Basch, E., Cheung, L., Goldberg, H., Hammerness, P., Isaac, R., Khalsa, K. P., Romm, A., Rychlik, I., Varghese, M., Weissner, W., Windsor, R. C., & Wortley, J. (2014). An evidence-based systematic review of elderberry and elderflower (Sambucus nigra) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. Journal of dietary supplements, 11(1), 80–120. https://doi.org/10.3109/19390211.2013.859852
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Bitter Melon
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Banaba Leaf
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Yarrow Flowers
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Juniper Berry
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White Mulberry
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L-Taurine
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Valerian Root
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Hops
- Kyrou I, Christou A, Panagiotakos D, Stefanaki C, Skenderi K, Katsana K, Tsigos C. Effects of a hops (Humulus lupulus L.) dry extract supplement on self-reported depression, anxiety and stress levels in apparently healthy young adults: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover pilot study. Hormones (Athens). 2017 Apr;16(2):171-180. doi: 10.14310/horm.2002.1738. PMID: 28742505.
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Passion Flower
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St. John’s Wort
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Chamomile
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Lemon Balm
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Melatonin
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L-Tryptophan
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5 HTP
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Goji Berry
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Potassium
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Magnolia
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Chlorella
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Psyllium Husk
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Inulin
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Aloe Vera
270.Devaraj, S., Yimam, M., Brownell, L. A., Jialal, I., Singh, S., & Jia, Q. (2013). Effects of Aloe vera supplementation in subjects with prediabetes/metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome and related disorders, 11(1), 35–40. https://doi.org/10.1089/met.2012.0066
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Hyssop Herb Powder
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Acai Berry
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Slippery Elm Bark
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Rhubarb Root
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Gentian Root
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Buckthorn Bark
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Lion’s mane
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Turkey Tail
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Cordyceps Sinensis
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Chaga Mushroom
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White Button Mushroom
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Forskolin
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Krill Oil
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MCT Oil
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D-Mannose
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BHB Keto Salts
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Hibiscus Root Extract
297.Serban C, Sahebkar A, Ursoniu S, Andrica F, Banach M. Effect of sour tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) on arterial hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Hypertens. 2015 Jun;33(6):1119-27. doi: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000000585. PMID: 25875025.
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Dandelion Root Extract
299.González-Castejón M, Visioli F, Rodriguez-Casado A. Diverse biological activities of dandelion. Nutr Rev. 2012 Sep;70(9):534-47. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2012.00509.x. Epub 2012 Aug 17. PMID: 22946853.
Digestive Enzymes
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Spirulina
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Oat Fiber
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Wheat Grass
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Blueberry Extract
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- Travica, N., D'Cunha, N. M., Naumovski, N., Kent, K., Mellor, D. D., Firth, J., Georgousopoulou, E. N., Dean, O. M., Loughman, A., Jacka, F., & Marx, W. (2020). The effect of blueberry interventions on cognitive performance and mood: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Brain, behavior, and immunity, 85, 96–105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2019.04.001
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L-Threonine
- Gaifem, J., Gonçalves, L. G., Dinis-Oliveira, R. J., Cunha, C., Carvalho, A., Torrado, E., Rodrigues, F., Saraiva, M., Castro, A. G., & Silvestre, R. (2018). L-Threonine Supplementation During Colitis Onset Delays Disease Recovery. Frontiers in physiology, 9, 1247. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2018.01247
Theobromine
- Islam, R., Matsuzaki, K., Sumiyoshi, E., Hossain, M. E., Hashimoto, M., Katakura, M., Sugimoto, N., & Shido, O. (2019). Theobromine Improves Working Memory by Activating the CaMKII/CREB/BDNF Pathway in Rats. Nutrients, 11(4), 888. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11040888
L-Lysine
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L-Histidine
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Carrot Powder:
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Cherry Powder
- Vitale, K. C., Hueglin, S., & Broad, E. (2017). Tart Cherry Juice in Athletes: A Literature Review and Commentary. Current sports medicine reports, 16(4), 230–239. https://doi.org/10.1249/JSR.0000000000000385
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Acerola Cherry (Vitamin C)
- Leffa, D. D., da Silva, J., Daumann, F., Dajori, A. L., Longaretti, L. M., Damiani, A. P., de Lira, F., Campos, F., Ferraz, A., Côrrea, D. S., & de Andrade, V. M. (2014). Corrective effects of acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.) juice intake on biochemical and genotoxical parameters in mice fed on a high-fat diet. Mutation research, 770, 144–152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mrfmmm.2013.11.005
Apple Powder
- Soleti, R., Trenteseaux, C., Fizanne, L., Coué, M., Hilairet, G., Kasbi-Chadli, F., Mallegol, P., Chaigneau, J., Boursier, J., Krempf, M., Orsel, M., Ouguerram, K., & Andriantsitohaina, R. (2020). Apple Supplementation Improves Hemodynamic Parameter and Attenuates Atherosclerosis in High-Fat Diet-Fed Apolipoprotein E-Knockout Mice. Biomedicines, 8(11), 495. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines8110495
Mango
- Evans, S. F., Meister, M., Mahmood, M., Eldoumi, H., Peterson, S., Perkins-Veazie, P., Clarke, S. L., Payton, M., Smith, B. J., & Lucas, E. A. (2014). Mango supplementation improves blood glucose in obese individuals. Nutrition and metabolic insights, 7, 77–84. https://doi.org/10.4137/NMI.S17028
- Martin-Rincon, M., Gelabert-Rebato, M., Galvan-Alvarez, V., Gallego-Selles, A., Martinez-Canton, M., Lopez-Rios, L., Wiebe, J. C., Martin-Rodriguez, S., Arteaga-Ortiz, R., Dorado, C., Perez-Regalado, S., Santana, A., Morales-Alamo, D., & Calbet, J. (2020). Supplementation with a Mango Leaf Extract (Zynamite®) in Combination with Quercetin Attenuates Muscle Damage and Pain and Accelerates Recovery after Strenuous Damaging Exercise. Nutrients, 12(3), 614. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12030614
Pineapple
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Flaxseed
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Water Melon
- Figueroa, A., Wong, A., Jaime, S. J., & Gonzales, J. U. (2017). Influence of L-citrulline and watermelon supplementation on vascular function and exercise performance. Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care, 20(1), 92–98. https://doi.org/10.1097/MCO.0000000000000340
Peach Powder
- Gasparotto, J., Somensi, N., Bortolin, R. C., Girardi, C. S., Kunzler, A., Rabelo, T. K., Schnorr, C. E., Moresco, K. S., Bassani, V. L., Yatsu, F. K., Vizzotto, M., Raseira, M., Zanotto-Filho, A., Moreira, J. C., & Gelain, D. P. (2014). Preventive supplementation with fresh and preserved peach attenuates CCl4-induced oxidative stress, inflammation and tissue damage. The Journal of nutritional biochemistry, 25(12), 1282–1295. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnutbio.2014.07.004
Spinach
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Kale
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Pectin
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D -Mannose
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Ginkgo Biloba
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Milk Thistle
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Guarana
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Yohimbine
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Fenugreek
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N- Acetyl Cysteine
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Indole-3-Carbinol
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Eucalyptus
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Burdock Root
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Bladderwrack
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Caralluma Fimbriata
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