Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound that various plants make after injury to fight off bacteria, fungi, and other microbial attackers or to withstand drought or a lack of nutrients. Apart from grapes and berries, the richest source of resveratrol is the roots of Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum). 

Its anti-aging benefits are still a mystery. One possibility is that it turns on genes that make sirtuins, ancient proteins found in virtually all species. Activating sirtuins kicks off a response that fights disease and prolongs life.

Resveratrol exists in two isomeric forms (cis and trans), yet the trans form has the most potent health benefits. We use only trans-resveratrol as a phytonutrient extracted from Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum).

Overall benefits:

• Protects cells from free radical damage and inflammation* 
• Keeps the heart healthy and improves the elasticity of blood vessels*
• Protects against neurodegenerative diseases*
• Reduces the risk of cancer*

Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10 for short, is a compound made by our body and stored in the mitochondria of our cells, where one of its primary functions is to help generate energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Although the body produces its own CoQ10, various factors can affect supply. For instance, CoQ10 production decreases as we age, making us low energy and vulnerable to disease.

Certain health conditions are associated with decreased CoQ10 levels, such as:

• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Fibromyalgia
• Heart failure
• Mitochondrial diseases
• Muscular diseases

CoQ10 helps support the body’sbody's response to oxidative stress and cell membrane stability. It also regulates the inflammatory response, healthy metabolism, mitochondrial function, and healthy aging.

Overall benefits:

• Boosts energy production / Reduces fatigue
• Healthy cardiovascular function
• Blood sugar control
• Healthy skin
• Reproductive tract health

Astaxanthin is known as the "King of Carotenoids," a natural wonder and one of nature's most potent antioxidants, known to provide a wide variety of health benefits. Astaxanthin is derived from microalgae called Haematococcus pluvialis. Microalgae create astaxanthin to protect themselves from stressful environmental conditions. During the summer, when ponds begin to dry out, astaxanthin enables microalgae to preserve their DNA undamaged, ready to grow again when the next rain comes, even if that takes many years.  
 
Astaxanthin can support immune cell mitochondria, which produce energy for immune cell activity, proliferation, and antibody production. Astaxanthin can relieve pain and reduce swelling for those suffering from joint issues thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties; it can also slow down cartilage degeneration and preserve joint function. Astaxanthin also protects skin cells against UV damage and aging while at the same time improving the skin's appearance by acting on all skin layers and supporting skin hydration, elasticity, and smoothness. In addition, astaxanthin improves muscle endurance and strength, prevents exercise-induced free radical production, and reduces muscle fatigue by inhibiting the formation of lactic acid during physical exercise.

Overall benefits:

• Increased immunity 
• Healthy glowing skin 
• Eye protection 
• Relief from joint pain and inflammation 
• Improved muscle endurance and strength 

Lutein and zeaxanthin are natural antioxidant carotenoids found in dark green, leafy vegetables and. They are important components of the macular pigment in the eye, which is responsible for clear vision, focus, and color differentiation.

Research suggests that these nutrients may help:

• Suppress inflammation in the eye
• Defend against free radicals and oxidative stress
• Enhance the sharpness of vision
• Improve visual contrast sensitivity
• Reduce glare impairment
• Protect eye tissue from sunlight damage
• Reduce cell loss and death related to eye disease

Lycopene is a carotenoid antioxidant that contributes to the red and pink pigments in tomatoes, watermelon, guava, pink grapefruit, papaya, and other plant foods.

Lycopene is a potent antioxidant that can help protect cells from damage by eliminating free radicals. Free radicals are thought to damage cells which can, potentially leadleading to diseases like cancer. Antioxidants like lycopene can help the body eliminate those radicals to reduce damage and promote healthy cells.

Overall benefits:

• Prostate health
• Cardiovascular health
• Healthy vision.

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Bromelain is a mix of enzymes (proteinases and proteases) naturally found in pineapples. These enzymes assist in breaking down proteins within the body; hence it is great for aiding the digestion of proteins. Bromelain is a potent anti-inflammatory ingredient that can accelerate healing from bruises and hematomas and reduce pain and inflammation caused by simple injuries, sprains, strains, tendonitis, surgery, arthritis, or gout. It can also benefit the health of the respiratory tract by reducing the viscosity of respiratory tract secretions. This helps improve lung capacity and function and suppress coughs and bronchial irritation. It also helps with nasal and sinus congestion. Moreover, bromelain is a direct immunity booster that enhances white blood cell production in immunodeficient people.

Overall benefits:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Joint health
• Improved digestion
• Immunity boost
• Respiratory health

Milk thistle, otherwise known as Silybum marianum, is an annual plant that was originally native to Southern Europe and Asia but is now found throughout the world.

The ingredients in milk thistle are a group of plant flavonoid antioxidants collectively known as silymarin. Silymarin acts as a gatekeeper to the liver. When consumed, it binds itself to the outside of liver cells and fights off any unwanted toxins that may try to enter. It also seeks out toxins that have already got in and neutralize them before they can do any more damage. Silymarin's other role in the liver is to help cell regeneration. Liver cells regenerate naturally, but silymarin helps speed the process by stimulating protein synthesis. Milk thistle has also been effective in encouraging the liver to cleanse itself of toxins. It prevents glutathione depletion, the most important antioxidant human cells produce, essential for full body detoxification.

Silymarin can also improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels. The silymarin compound in milk thistle reduces fasting blood sugar levels and maintains a normal HbA1c level. It has also been shown to help reduce the risk of developing kidney disease due to diabetes. Silymarin also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and cholesterol-regulating properties

Overall benefits:

• Liver health
• Full body detoxification
• Blood sugar regulation
• Cholesterol regulation

Often referred to as a living fossil, the Ginkgo biloba (or just ginkgo) tree dates back more than 250 million years, making it one of the oldest living botanicals on the planet that has survived several planetary extinction events. The tree grows at least 130 feet tall and can live well over a thousand years. Traditional Chinese physicians have used it for centuries to boost energy levels, relieve headaches, promote sleep, support libido, ease pain, and relieve coughing and wheezing. Nowadays, it is probably best known for enhancing circulation and memory.

Ginkgo relaxes the arteries and improves blood flow throughout the body. It improves blood flow to the brain, causing measurable increases in blood circulation in the visual cortex, enhancing cognitive functions, memory, and focus.

Ginkgo has also been shown to improve mood, reduce anxiety, boost libido, and even cure headaches. Ginkgo may also modestly improve pain and walking distance in those with peripheral artery disease. This suggests improved blood flow to the arteries in the legs.

Overall benefits:

• Better cognition and memory
• Improved mood
• Cardiovascular health
• Increased libido

Traditionally used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) has thousands of documented health benefits.

The seeds of this plant are rich in saponins and coumarins, bioactive compounds linked to many health benefits, such as lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Fenugreek seeds also contain compounds called furostanolic saponins that increase testosterone production. Hence, it can enhance muscular strength, boost physical and sexual performance, and increase sperm count, sexual desire, and arousal in males.

Overall benefits:

• Sexual wellness / Increased libido
• Muscle health
• Regulation of blood sugar and cholesterol levels

Saw palmetto is a natural extract that comes from the berries of small palm treestrees' berries. American Indians have traditionally used these berries for centuries as a remedy for increased frequency of urination during the night, atrophy of the testes, impotence, inflammation of the prostate, and decreased libido in men. Saw palmetto extract is comprised ofcomprises various saturated and unsaturated fatty acids and sterols.

One benefit of taking saw palmetto as an herbal supplement is that it can help maintain a healthy erection and support a healthy libido. It does this by promoting healthy circulation and sustaining a healthy hormone balance.

Another benefit of saw palmetto is that it may reduce hair loss. Men most commonly suffer from hair loss when their dihydrotestosterone (DHT) hormone levels increase. DHT is a sex hormone we get by converting testosterone, and it regulates sex organs and body fat. However, DHT can also shrink a hair follicle and shorten the growth cycle, causing thin and fragile hair to fall out quicker. As men get older, testosterone levels decrease, and DHT levels increase.

Saw palmetto can also support prostate health and reduce the risk of developing and the symptoms of benign prostate enlargement symptoms by reducing the prostate gland's inflammation and swelling of the prostate gland. It may also relieve pressure on the tubes responsible for urine flow and reduce symptoms such as difficulty in urinating, pain, and incontinence, symptoms that often affectaffecting older peopleindividuals with prostate enlargement.

Overall benefits:

• Sexual wellness / Increased libido
• Hair loss reduction
• Prostate health
• Bladder health