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An extract of the leaves of the ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) that is used as a dietary supplement and is held to enhance mental functioning by increasing blood circulation to the brain. Also called Gingko.

Any of several medicinal plants of the genus Panax found in East Asia and North America.

Gluconeogenesis (GNG) is a metabolic pathway that allows your liver and kidneys to make glucose from non-carbohydrate sources.

The word gluconeogenesis has three parts to it:

• Gluco — coming from the greek root glukos – literally meaning “sweet wine.”
• Neo — “new”
• Genesis — “creation”

Gluconeogenesis is vital for preventing hypoglycemia and nourishing glucose-consuming tissues when you’re not eating carbs.

An amino acid or protein building block that is part of glutathione.

A small protein produced naturally in every cell of our body. It is made up of three protein building blocks called amino acids. These are glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine. The cysteine amino acid contains a sulfur group responsible for the chemical properties of the whole glutathione protein.

Glutathione is a critically-important antioxidant that naturally occurs in our bodies.

A building block necessary for the production of glutathione.

An amino acid or protein building block that is part of glutathione.

An herb that contains catechins which is a class of bioflavonoids with antioxidants.

The seeds of this South American plant are a source of guaranine and are widely used for their stimulating effect. It is a central nervous system stimulant said to increase alertness and help fight fatigue.