GINKGO BILOBA
Also Known As--ginkgo, fossil tree, maidenhair tree, Japanese silver apricot, baiguo, bai guo ye, kew tree, yinhsing (yin-hsing)
Common Uses -- people use ginkgo leaf extracts
to improve memory; to treat or help prevent Alzheimer's disease and
other types of dementia; to increase blood flow; and to treat sexual
dysfunction, multiple sclerosis, tinnitus, and other health conditions.*
Grown in China, this ancient plant is actually a living fossil.
ST. JOHN'S WORT
Also Known As--hypericum, Klamath weed, goat weed
Common Uses --has a long history of use as a folk
remedy for a wide range of ailments, including insomnia, depression,
headache, rheumatism and gastritis. It also is applied externally
for treatment of wounds. St. John's wort is best known as a potential
treatment for for mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and/or sleep
disorders.*
It is one of 450 species of Hypericum, which grows wild in Europe
and as an escaped weed in North America
GOTU KOLA
Also Known As--pennywort, marsh penny, water pennywort
Common Uses --enhances brain and improves circulation, and is said to enhance memory.
Used to calm nerves and improve attention span, it relaxes the nervous system while stimulating the brain to focus better.*
Gotu kola, a perennial, grows in India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, South Africa, China, Indonesia, Australia, and North America.
RHODIOLA ROSEA
Also Known As--roseroot, golden root
Common Uses --used for centuries to help cope with the stress of living in the cold climate of Siberia, this plant improves mood and improves mental and physical performance and reduces fatigue.*
Rhodiola Rosea grows in the mountainous colder regions of the Northern hemosphere.
L-GLUTAMINE
Also Known As--glutamine
Common Uses --L-Glutamine is an amino acid found abundantly in the body. Used to replenish the body's amino acids supply during and after a workout, it has also been used to aid in gastrointestinal functioning and to help healing after surgery.*
L-Glutamine can be found in foods high in proteins, such as fish, red meat, beans, and dairy products.
ASHWAGANDA
Also Known As--Indian ginseng, winter cherry, Ajagandha
Common Uses --Ashwagandha, used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years by many cultures - Native Americans and Africans used this plant to treat inflammation, fevers, and to fight infection or illness. It has also been used to boost the immune system, improve memory, and to promote sexual vitality.*
Ashwagandha is a stout shrub that flourishes in India and North America.
BACOPA MONNIERA
Also Known As--Water Hyssop, brahmi
Common Uses -It has been used for centuries to help benefit memory capacity, increase concentration, and reduce stress-induced anxiety. It is also reported to improve intellect. *
Grows in marshy places throughout India, China and can also be found in Florida and other Southern states of the US.
PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE
Also Known As--PS
Common Uses -Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid nutrient essential for the normal function of neuronal cell membranes. It has been used in Europe as a supplement to help declining mental health and fight depression.*
Found in fish, green leafy vegetables and soybeans.
VITAMIN C
Also Known As--L-ascorbate, ascorbic acid
Common Uses -Vitamin C is a water-soluble, antioxidant vitamin. It is important in forming collagen, a protein that gives structure to bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels. Supports essential metabolic reactions.*
Some excellent sources of vitamin C are oranges, green peppers, watermelon, papaya, grapefruit, cantaloupe, strawberries, kiwi, mango, broccoli, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, and citrus juices.
5-HTP
Also Known As--5-Hydroxytryptophan
Common Uses An amino acid that converts in the brain into a chemical called serotonin. Serotonin is an important brain chemical involved in mood, behavior, appetite, and sleep.*
5-HTP can be found in very small amounts in cheese and turkey, is created from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, a climbing shrub native to Africa.
CHOLINE
Common Uses -An organic compound, Choline is classified as an essential nutrient. Choline is needed for normal cellular membrane composition and repair, and important for brain and cardiovascular function.*
Some sources of free choline are egg yolks, beef liver, peanuts and cauliflower.
VITAMIN B-6
Also Known As--pyridoxine
Common Uses -Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin that exists in three major forms: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. Supports energy metabolism and proper functioning of the nervous and immune systems. *
Found in fortified cereals, beans, meat, poultry, fish, and some fruits and vegetables.
