Category: Macronutrient
Benefits: Fat serves as a valuable source of energy. Certain types of fats are essential for heart health; brain function; nutrient absorption; and cell growth.
Definition: Fats are a type of nutrient that you get from your diet. It is essential to eat some fats; though it is also harmful to eat too many. The fats you eat give your body energy that it needs to work properly.
Category: Water-soluble vitamin
Benefits: Vitamin C is important for your skin; bones; and connective tissue. It promotes healing and helps the body absorb iron.
Definition: Vitamin C; also known as ascorbic acid; is a vitamin found in various foods and sold as a dietary supplement. It is used to prevent and treat scurvy.
Category: Herbal Supplement
Benefits: Traditionally used for libido; vitality
Definition: Plant used in traditional medicine
Category: Amino Acid
Benefits: Protein synthesis
Definition: Non-essential amino acid
Category: Alcohol
Benefits: Possible effects on endurance
Definition: A long-chain fatty alcohol found in some plant waxes
Category: Hormone/Neurotransmitter
Benefits: Regulates heart rate; blood pressure; stress response
Definition: Hormone and neurotransmitter in the body
Category: Plant/Herb
Benefits: Culinary flavoring
Definition: A culinary herb
Category: Bioflavonoid
Benefits: Antioxidant properties; vascular support
Definition: Plant compound found in various foods
Category: Plant/Herb
Benefits: Traditional remedies
Definition: A plant used in traditional medicine
Category: Plant/Herb
Benefits: Traditional medicine
Definition: Plant used in traditional medicine
Category: Animal Oil
Benefits: Traditional use for skin conditions; joint pain
Definition: Oil derived from ostrich fat
Category: Plant/Herb; South America
Benefits: Traditional use as aphrodisiac
Definition: Plant used traditionally as an aphrodisiac
Category: Hormone
Benefits: Regulates lactation; reproductive functions
Definition: Hormone produced in the pituitary gland
Category: Bee Product
Benefits: Antibacterial; anti-inflammatory
Definition: A resinous substance made by bees
Category: Drug
Benefits: None (illegal recreational drug; high risk of addiction and harm)
Definition: A powerful central nervous system stimulant
Category: Animal Product
Benefits: Traditional medicine in some cultures; illegal trade
Definition: Scales from pangolin; trade is illegal
Category: Fruit
Benefits: Rich in vitamins; antioxidants
Definition: Tropical fruit
Category: Preservative
Benefits: Preserves food freshness
Definition: Preservative used in food processing
Category: Vitamin
Benefits: Bone health; blood clotting
Definition: Form of Vitamin K2
Category: Fruit/Herbal Medicine
Benefits: Nutrient-rich; traditional use for blood sugar control
Definition: Fruit of the mulberry tree