26 docs tagged with "Bioactive"

Polyphenolic alkaloid; glycemic control; antimicrobial effects; microbiome modulation

Direct precursor to dopamine; supports neurotransmitter synthesis

Calming amino acid from tea; increases alpha waves; sleep-friendly

Polysaccharides with immune-modulating properties found in mushrooms and other foods

Dietary nitrate that converts to nitric oxide, supporting vascular function and mitochondrial efficiency

Complex carbohydrates with immune-modulating and gut microbiome supporting properties

Osmoregulator; GABA modulation; mitochondrial membrane stabilizer; anti-inflammatory

Lipid-soluble carotenoid that stabilizes omega-3–rich membranes; supports mitochondrial and cellular resilience

Neuroprotective carotenoid; vitamin A precursor; supports immune regulation and neuronal development

Neuroprotective carotenoid; accumulates in neural tissues and retina; supports cognitive performance

Neuroprotective carotenoid; found in tomatoes; absorption enhanced by cooking and dietary fat

Neuroprotective carotenoid; accumulates in neural tissues and retina; supports cognitive performance

Acetylcholine precursor; methyl donor; phospholipid synthesis for membranes

Electron transport chain cofactor and antioxidant relevant to mitochondrial function

Phosphocreatine system buffer for neuronal ATP demand; cognitive support evidence

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant; bioavailability enhanced with piperine and fats

Polyphenol; antioxidant; gut barrier/LPS modulation; supports microbiome

Polyphenol; antioxidant; mitochondrial support; bioavailability improved with vitamin C

Soy isoflavone; ECS modulation via FAAH inhibition; anti-inflammatory/neuroprotective

Potent antioxidant polyphenol from extra-virgin olive oil; anti-inflammatory

Phenolic compound in olive oil; neuroprotective effects and precursor to hydroxytyrosol

Secoiridoid polyphenol in extra-virgin olive oil; antioxidant and NRF2 activation

Secoiridoid polyphenol in extra-virgin olive oil; NF-κB inhibition and anti-inflammatory effects

Major secoiridoid polyphenol in olive oil; oleuropein aglycone supports mitophagy, SIRT1, and AMPK activation

Mood and cognition support; sensitive to heat/light; culinary-first use

Key aromatic compound in cinnamon; supports glycemic control and insulin sensitivity