Nutritional Supplements List

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Alpha-lipoic acid is a naturally occurring compound synthesized in small amounts by the human body and found in foods such as spinach, broccoli, organ meats (like liver), and Brussels sprouts. It can also be produced synthetically for use as a supplement. ALA functions as a coenzyme in mitochondrial energy metabolism and has a long history of use in managing diabetic neuropathy and oxidative stress.

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Berberine is a bioactive alkaloid found in various plants including Berberis vulgaris (barberry), Coptis chinensis (goldthread), and Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal). It has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.

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• A calcium salt of D-glucaric acid, found in small amounts in:

  
  

  • Apples, oranges, grapefruit, cruciferous vegetables

  
  

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Chromium is a trace mineral naturally found in foods like broccoli, meats, whole grains, and brewer’s yeast. Supplemental forms are often synthesized, with chromium picolinate being the most bioavailable and widely studied variant. Historically explored for its role in glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity.

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Citrulline is a non-essential amino acid found naturally in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), hence its name. It is also synthesized in the body as part of the urea cycle and can be produced synthetically for supplementation, often as L-citrulline or citrulline malate (combined with malic acid to enhance energy production benefits). Traditionally, it has not been used in herbal medicine but gained popularity in modern sports nutrition and vascular health contexts.

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• Naturally derived from the digestion of Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C), found in cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts).

• Most supplements use bioavailable, stabilized DIM (e.g., microencapsulated or with absorption enhancers like piperine or phospholipids).

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Derived from cold-water fatty fish such as sardines, mackerel, anchovies, and salmon. Concentrated through molecular distillation to isolate long-chain omega-3 fatty acids—primarily eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Available in natural triglyceride, ethyl ester, and re-esterified triglyceride forms. Historically consumed in diets rich in seafood and cod liver oil.

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• Naturally occurring compound in cruciferous vegetables.

• I3C is the precursor to DIM and other compounds formed in acidic stomach conditions.

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Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral found in soil, water, and plant tissue. Supplemental forms include magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, magnesium malate, magnesium oxide, and magnesium threonate, each with different bioavailability and tissue targets. Traditionally recognized for its calming, muscle-relaxing, and electrolyte-balancing roles.