Supplements starting with U

Glossary — U

• Ubaia
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ubaia (Eugenia calycina) is rich in phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and vitamin C, which primarily exert their benefits through potent antio…
• Ubajai
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ubajai, rich in flavonoids and terpenoids, primarily regulates immune and cellular pathways. These key compounds modulate myeloid cell homeo…
• Ube
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ube (Dioscorea alata) is a purple tropical yam containing significant levels of anthocyanins, primarily cyanidin-3-rutinoside and peonidin-3…
• Ububese
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ububese, derived from Strychnos spinosa, contains various phytochemicals, including flavonoids and polyphenols. These compounds are traditio…
• UC-II (Undenatured Type II Collagen)
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  UC-II (Undenatured Type II Collagen) is a patented collagen supplement that preserves the natural triple-helix structure of type II collagen…
• UC-II Collagen (Undenatured Type II)
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  UC-II (undenatured type II collagen) is a bioactive collagen derived from chicken sternum cartilage that maintains its native triple-helix s…
• Uchuva
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uchuva (Physalis peruviana), commonly known as golden berry or Cape gooseberry, is a nutrient-dense Andean fruit rich in phenolic compounds,…
• Ucuqui Nut
  Nut
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ucuqui Nut (Maquira sclerophylla) supports skin health by restoring the skin barrier with its unique fatty acid profile, and mitigates syste…
• Udo Leaf
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Udo Leaf (*Aralia cordata*) is recognized for its rich content of flavonoids and phenolic acids, which contribute to its potential health be…
• Ugandan African Yam
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan African Yam, primarily *Dioscorea rotundata*, contains polysaccharides as its main bioactive compounds. These polysaccharides exert …
• Ugandan Banana Oil
  Oil
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Banana Oil, likely derived from banana peels, is rich in bioactive compounds such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, and carotenoids. Th…
• Ugandan Cocoa Butter
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Cocoa Butter primarily contains fat-soluble tocopherols, such as D-alpha-tocopherol, which act as antioxidants. These compounds neut…
• Ugandan Finger Millet
  Grain
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Finger Millet is rich in phenolic compounds like ferulic acid and p-coumaric acid, along with arabinoxylans and flavonoids. These co…
• Ugandan Forest Banana
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Forest Banana, particularly AAB genome varieties like Gonja, is rich in phenolics and flavonoids such as quercetin-3-O-rutinoside. T…
• Ugandan Ginger Blossoms
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Ginger Blossoms contain bioactive compounds such as 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol, which modulate inflammatory pathways and activate anti…
• Ugandan Jackfruit Powder
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Jackfruit Powder is rich in bioactive compounds such as polysaccharides, flavonoids like artocarpin, and various carotenoids. These …
• Ugandan Papaya Powder
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Papaya Powder is rich in papain, flavonoids, and phytol, which collectively contribute to its potent digestive, antioxidant, and ant…
• Ugandan Pineapple Oil
  Oil
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Pineapple Oil, primarily derived from *Ananas comosus* by-products, is rich in bromelain, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids. These …
• Ugandan Plantain Chips
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Plantain Chips deliver significant dietary fiber for digestive regularity and complex carbohydrates for stable energy. They also pro…
• Ugandan Sesame Seeds (Sesamum indicum)
  Seed
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Sesame Seeds are rich in lignans like sesamin and sesamolin, alongside tocopherols and essential fatty acids. These compounds exert …
• Ugandan Sorghum Grass
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Sorghum Grass, rich in phenolic acids, flavonoids, and 3-deoxyanthocyanidins, primarily functions through antioxidant and anti-infla…
• Ugandan Vanilla Beans
  Legume
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Vanilla Beans are prized for their high vanillin content, which is primarily formed during the curing process. This occurs through t…
• Ugandan Vanilla Pods
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Vanilla Pods are prized for their high vanillin content, which is developed through traditional curing processes involving enzymatic…
• Ugandan Wild Tamarind
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugandan Wild Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) is rich in bioactive compounds such as (+)-pinitol and various phenolic flavonoids. These compo…
• Ugli Fruit
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ugli Fruit, a citrus hybrid, supports immune function through its high vitamin C content, which enhances white blood cell activity. It also …
• Ukrainian Black Currant
  Berry
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ukrainian Black Currant is exceptionally rich in anthocyanins and vitamin C, alongside various polyphenols. These compounds exert potent ant…
• Ukrainian Hawthorn Berries
  Berry
  Human-reviewed profile
  Hawthorn berries are rich in flavonoids and procyanidins, which primarily exert antioxidant and cardioprotective effects. These compounds im…
• Ulluco
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ulluco (Ullucus tuberosus) delivers antioxidant protection through phenolic compounds including quercetin-3-glucoside, chlorogenic acid, and…
• Umbrella Thorn Acacia Seed
  Seed
  Human-reviewed profile
  Umbrella Thorn Acacia seeds contain a rich array of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, fatty acids, and phenols. These constituents …
• Umbrella Tree Seed
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Umbrella tree seed (from Schefflera spp. and Terminalia spp.) contains oleanane-type triterpenoid saponins (schefflerosides), tannins, and f…
• Ume (Prunus mume)
  Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ume (Prunus mume) contains organic acids including citric and malic acid that may help regulate blood glucose metabolism. Clinical research …
• Umeboshi Plum
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Umeboshi plum (Prunus mume) contains citric acid, polyphenols, and mumefural that modulate cellular pathways including EGF receptor transact…
• Uña de Gato (Uncaria tomentosa)
  Amazonian
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uña de Gato (Uncaria tomentosa) is an Amazonian vine containing pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids that modulate immune system function. Clinica…
• Uncaria tomentosa
  Amazonian
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uncaria tomentosa, commonly known as cat's claw, is an Amazonian vine containing pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids that modulate immune functio…
• Upland Cress
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  No competitor data was available to identify additional facts, specific dosages, or study citations for enhancement; therefore, no new infor…
• Upland Rice
  Grain
  Human-reviewed profile
  Upland Rice is abundant in bioactive compounds like phenolics and flavonoids, which primarily exert their health benefits through potent ant…
• Urava Fruit
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Urava Fruit, correctly identified as Guava (Psidium guajava L.), is a tropical fruit abundant in polyphenols like quercetin and ellagic acid…
• Uridine Monophosphate (UMP)
  Compound
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uridine monophosphate (UMP) is a nucleotide that serves as a building block for RNA synthesis and cellular membrane formation. It enhances c…
• Urolithin A
  Fermented/Probiotic
  Human-reviewed profile
  Urolithin A is a postbiotic metabolite derived from ellagitannin-rich foods that activates mitophagy, the cellular process of removing damag…
• Urolithin A (Mitopure)
  Fermented/Probiotic
  Human-reviewed profile
  Urolithin A is a postbiotic compound produced by gut bacteria from ellagitannins found in pomegranates and berries. It activates mitophagy, …
• Ursolic Acid
  Compound
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ursolic acid is a pentacyclic triterpene compound found in apple peels, rosemary, and holy basil that promotes muscle protein synthesis and …
• Urucum Seed
  Seed
  Human-reviewed profile
  Urucum seed (Bixa orellana) is rich in the apocarotenoids bixin and norbixin, whose extended nine-conjugated double-bond polyene chains act …
• Uruguayan Basil Oil
  Oil
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan Basil Oil, derived from Ocimum basilicum, features key compounds like linalool and eugenol. These constituents exert antimicrobial…
• Uruguayan Black Tea
  Tea
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan Black Tea, characterized by theaflavins and thearubigins, primarily supports health through potent antioxidant activity. These com…
• Uruguayan Carob Tea
  Tea
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan Carob Tea, derived from Ceratonia siliqua, is valued for its high fiber content, notably galactomannan, which supports digestive h…
• Uruguayan Currant Vinegar
  Berry
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan Currant Vinegar offers digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits, primarily attributed to acetic acid and potent antioxidants like …
• Uruguayan Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) primarily contains phenolic acids like rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, and essential oils such as ci…
• Uruguayan Lemon Vinegar
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan Lemon Vinegar harnesses acetic acid to promote digestive health by stimulating gastric secretions and modulating gut microbiota. I…
• Uruguayan Mate Leaf
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan mate leaf contains caffeine, theobromine, and saponins that stimulate the central nervous system while providing antioxidant prote…
• Uruguayan Mate Tea
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan mate tea (Ilex paraguariensis) contains high concentrations of chlorogenic acid (26.8-28.8%) and methylxanthines that provide sust…
• Uruguayan Purple Basil
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan Purple Basil, likely a cultivar of *Ocimum basilicum*, provides potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits primarily throug…
• Uruguayan Sugarleaf
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan Sugarleaf, likely referring to *Psidium guajava* L. (guava leaf), contains key bioactive compounds such as catechin, quercetin, an…
• Uruguayan Sweet Basil
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan Sweet Basil, botanically known as Ocimum basilicum L., contains key bioactive compounds like linalool and estragole. These compoun…
• Uruguayan Sweet Corn
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan Sweet Corn, like other sweet corn varieties, is rich in anthocyanins and phenolic acids, which exert potent antioxidant effects by…
• Uruguayan Tarragon Sprouts
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan Tarragon Sprouts provide digestive and anti-inflammatory support, primarily through bioactive compounds like estragole and flavono…
• Uruguayan Vanilla Beans
  Spice
  Human-reviewed profile
  Vanilla beans, primarily from *Vanilla planifolia*, contain vanillin and various phenolic compounds that confer antioxidant and anti-inflamm…
• Uruguayan Wild Garlic
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uruguayan Wild Garlic, functionally *Allium ursinum*, is rich in organosulfur compounds like allicin and alliin, which drive its health bene…
• Usnea Lichen
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Usnea lichen, a symbiotic organism, is rich in bioactive compounds like usnic acid, depsides, and dibenzofurans. These compounds primarily e…
• Utu Nut
  Nut
  Human-reviewed profile
  While 'Utu Nut' is not a recognized botanical term, research on its likely variant, Areca catechu (betel nut), indicates key bioactive compo…
• Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
  European
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uva ursi contains arbutin, which converts to hydroquinone in alkaline urine, providing antimicrobial activity against urinary tract infectio…
• Uxi Fruit
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uxi fruit is rich in over 160 bioactive compounds, notably phenolic compounds like dicaffeoyltartaric acid and flavonoids such as kaempferol…
• Uzbek Apricot Kernels
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Uzbek Apricot Kernels are rich in bioactive compounds like amygdalin, polyphenols, tocopherols, and carotenoids. These constituents contribu…
• Uzbekistan Apricot Kernel
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Apricot kernels contain a rich profile of bioactive compounds, including the cyanogenic glycoside amygdalin and potent antioxidants like pol…