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An herbal plant found in Baja California, used to enhance energy levels and stimulate muscle contractions and blood circulation. Used as an aphrodisiac.

A film of mucus and bacteria which collects around and between teeth. It is the major cause of tooth decay and gum disease (gingivitis).

An agent that helps facilitate the removal of toxins from the body.

A product taken by mouth that contains a “dietary ingredient” intended to supplement the diet. The “dietary ingredients” in these products may include: vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and substances such as enzymes, organ tissues, glandulars, and metabolites.

Enzyme A protein produced by living cells and functioning as a catalyst in a specific biochemical reaction.

A crystalline vitamin C19H19N7O6 of the B complex that is required for normal production of red blood cells.

An uncharged atom or group of atoms with one or more unpaired electrons. These by-products of a cell’s normal function can’t be avoided but exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or other sources promotes their emergence.

Agents that can inhibit the toxic effects of beta-amyloid in tissue culture. Also called Antioxidants.

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.