Supplements starting with W

Glossary — W

• Wolfiporia extensa (Poria cocos)
  Mushroom/Fungi
  Human-reviewed profile
  Direct human sleep evidence for Poria is preliminary. One uncontrolled pre/post study involved 21 participants, while a randomized combinati…
• Wahoo Bark
  Bark
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wahoo Bark, derived from Euonymus atropurpureus, is traditionally recognized for its potent purgative and cholagogue effects, supporting dig…
• Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida)
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) is a brown seaweed rich in fucoxanthin, a carotenoid that enhances thermogenesis and fat oxidation through unco…
• Wakame Seaweed
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wakame seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida) contains fucoidan, a sulfated polysaccharide that enhances NK cell activity by 30-50% and modulates NF-…
• Wampi
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wampi is rich in bioactive compounds like carbazole and amide alkaloids, furanocoumarins, and various phenolics, contributing to its diverse…
• Warburgia ugandensis (East African Greenheart)
  African
  Human-reviewed profile
  Warburgia ugandensis is an East African medicinal tree whose bark contains drimane sesquiterpenes that provide antimicrobial and anti-inflam…
• Water Chestnut Fiber Eleocharis dulcis
  Fiber
  Human-reviewed profile
  Water Chestnut Fiber, derived from Eleocharis dulcis, contains bioactive compounds like flavonoids and phenolic compounds which provide sign…
• Water Cress Seed
  Seed
  Human-reviewed profile
  Garden cress seeds (Lepidium sativum) are rich in phenolic compounds like gallic acid and protocatechuic acid, which exert antioxidant effec…
• Water Fig
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Water Fig (Ficus racemosa) contains gallic acid, ellagic acid, and quercetin that modulate hepatic detoxification enzymes and insulin signal…
• Water Hyacinth Protein
  Protein
  Human-reviewed profile
  Water Hyacinth Protein contains various secondary metabolites like alkaloids and tannins, contributing to its therapeutic potential. Alkaloi…
• Water Lentil Extract
  Extract
  Human-reviewed profile
  Water Lentil Extract delivers complete plant-based protein with all nine essential amino acids, supporting muscle repair and metabolic funct…
• Water Lentil Flour
  Grain
  Human-reviewed profile
  Water lentil flour provides a complete source of essential amino acids and prebiotic fiber, supporting muscle repair and gut health. It also…
• Water Lentil Protein
  Protein
  Human-reviewed profile
  Water lentil protein is a highly soluble concentrate primarily composed of RubisCO, optimized for food applications due to its excellent nut…
• Water Lentils Powder
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Water Lentils Powder is a highly soluble protein source, predominantly composed of the enzyme RubisCO, delivering a complete amino acid prof…
• Watercress
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a nutrient-dense cruciferous green whose primary glucosinolate, gluconasturtiin, is enzymatically hydr…
• Watercress Leaf
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Watercress leaf contains high concentrations of glucosinolates, particularly gluconasturtiin, which convert to phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEI…
• Watermelon Kernel Butter
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Watermelon Kernel Butter deeply hydrates and nourishes the skin due to its rich fatty acid profile, particularly linoleic acid, which suppor…
• Watermelon Seed Flour
  Seed
  Human-reviewed profile
  Watermelon seed flour is abundant in diverse phytochemicals, including flavonoids, alkaloids, and tannins, which contribute to its antioxida…
• Watermelon Seed Protein
  Protein
  Human-reviewed profile
  Watermelon Seed Protein (WSP) is a highly concentrated source of amino acids that serve as precursors for bioactive peptides, generated thro…
• Wattleseed
  Seed
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wattleseed contains potent protease inhibitors like AvTI and various phenolic compounds, which collectively contribute to its anti-inflammat…
• Wax Gourd
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wax gourd (Benincasa hispida) contains bioactive saponins, flavonoids, and triterpenoids that inhibit NF-κB activation and modulate PPAR pat…
• Wax Ground Cherry
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wax Ground Cherry (Physalis pruinosa) is rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and vitamins, including gallic acid, rutin, ascorbic acid, and bet…
• Wax Jambu
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wax Jambu supports metabolic health primarily through jambosine, an alkaloid that mimics insulin to aid blood sugar regulation. Its vescalag…
• Well Water
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Well water provides essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and trace elements, which are crucial for numerous physiological functions. …
• Wellmune (Beta-1,3/1,6-Glucan, Yeast)
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wellmune is a patented beta-1,3/1,6-glucan derived from baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) that enhances immune function by activating…
• Welsh Rowan Apple
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Rowanberry (Sorbus aucuparia) is rich in polyphenols and carotenoids, which exert potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, bolsteri…
• West African Black Pepper
  Spice
  Human-reviewed profile
  West African Black Pepper, specifically *Piper guineense*, is rich in piperine and other unique alkaloids that provide potent antioxidant an…
• West African Egusi Seeds
  Seed
  Human-reviewed profile
  West African Egusi seeds, from the Egusi melon, are rich in phytochemicals like flavonoids and carotenoids which provide antioxidant and ant…
• West Indian Cherry
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  West Indian cherry (Malpighia emarginata), also known as acerola, is one of the richest natural sources of ascorbic acid (1,000–4,500 mg/100…
• West Indian Locust Bean
  Legume
  Human-reviewed profile
  West Indian Locust Bean (often *Parkia biglobosa* or *Hymenaea courbaril*) contains bioactive compounds like tannins and flavonoids that sup…
• Wheat Bran Fiber
  Fiber
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wheat bran fiber is rich in arabinoxylans and insoluble fiber, promoting regular bowel movements and a healthy gut microbiome. Its phenolic …
• Wheat Dextrin Prebiotic
  Fiber
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wheat Dextrin is a soluble, fermentable prebiotic fiber composed of resistant glucose polymers that are undigested in the upper GI tract. It…
• Whey Peptides (Bioactive)
  Compound
  Human-reviewed profile
  Whey peptides are pre-digested protein fragments containing bioactive sequences like lactoferrin and immunoglobulins that enhance muscle pro…
• Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH)
  Protein
  Human-reviewed profile
  Whey protein hydrolysate is pre-digested whey protein containing di-peptides and tri-peptides that enhance absorption speed. It stimulates m…
• Whey Protein Isolate
  Protein
  Human-reviewed profile
  Whey protein isolate is a highly purified milk protein containing 90-95% protein with minimal lactose and fat. Its complete amino acid profi…
• Whey Protein Isolate (WPI)
  Protein
  Human-reviewed profile
  Whey protein isolate is a highly purified milk protein containing 90-95% protein by weight with minimal lactose and fat. Its rapid absorptio…
• White Currant
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  White currant (Ribes x pallidum) contains proanthocyanidins and phenolic acids including 4-hydroxybenzoic acid at 18 mg/kg fresh weight, whi…
• White Horehound Leaf
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  White horehound leaf contains marrubiin, a labdane diterpene that stimulates bronchial chloride ion secretion via calcium-dependent chloride…
• White Mulberry
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  White mulberry leaves contain 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) that inhibits α-glucosidase enzymes, reducing carbohydrate absorption and regulating …
• White Mulberry Kernel Vine Syrup
  Syrup
  Human-reviewed profile
  Information specific to 'White Mulberry Kernel Vine Syrup' is not available in current scientific literature or databases. If this refers to…
• White Mustard Seed
  Seed
  Human-reviewed profile
  White mustard seed (Sinapis alba) contains sinalbin as its primary glucosinolate, which hydrolyzes via myrosinase enzymes to produce 4-hydro…
• White Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)
  Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Human-reviewed profile
  White peony root (Paeonia lactiflora) contains paeoniflorin and albiflorin as primary bioactive compounds that demonstrate anti-inflammatory…
• White Tea
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  White tea is rich in catechins, particularly EGCG, which exert potent antioxidant effects by neutralizing free radicals and upregulating pro…
• White Turmeric Root
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  White Turmeric Root (Curcuma zedoaria) contains sesquiterpenes and germacrone that modulate NF-κB transcription factors to regulate over 500…
• White Willow Bark (Salix Alba)
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  White willow bark contains salicin, which converts to salicylic acid in the body and inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes to reduce inflammation …
• Whitecurrant
  Berry
  Human-reviewed profile
  Whitecurrant (Ribes album) contains high concentrations of anthocyanins and vitamin C that provide antioxidant protection and immune system …
• Wild Açaí
  Berry
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Açaí, derived from the fruit of the *Euterpe oleracea* palm, is renowned for its high concentration of bioactive compounds, particularl…
• Wild Acerola
  Berry
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Acerola is valued for its high content of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), phenolics, and flavonoids, which primarily exert their health bene…
• Wild African Fig
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild African Fig fruits are rich in unique prenylated flavonoids and coumarins, alongside anthocyanins and chlorogenic acid. These compounds…
• Wild Amaranth Leaves
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Amaranth Leaves are rich in phenolic acids, such as gallic and ellagic acids, and various flavonoids, which contribute to their potent …
• Wild Angelica
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Angelica contains key bioactive compounds such as coumarins and phthalides, which contribute to its traditional uses by promoting smoot…
• Wild Anise
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Anise (Pimpinella anisum) contains up to 89.7% trans-anethole in its essential oil, which provides carminative and expectorant effects …
• Wild Arctic Seaweed
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Arctic Seaweed supports healthy thyroid function through its rich iodine content, crucial for hormone synthesis. It also combats oxidat…
• Wild Arctic Thyme
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Arctic Thyme (*Thymus serpyllum* L.) is valued for its essential oils, particularly thymol and carvacrol, which exert potent antimicrob…
• Wild Ashwagandha
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an adaptogenic herb, primarily recognized for its potent withanolides, which modulate the body's st…
• Wild Asparagus (Asparagus racemosus)
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Asparagus racemosus is a medicinal herb containing saponins like shatavarins that modulate hormonal pathways, particularly prolactin and est…
• Wild Balsam Apple
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Balsam Apple (Momordica balsamina L.) is valued for its rich profile of phytochemicals, including the novel ribosome-inactivating prote…
• Wild Black Ginger
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Black Ginger (Kaempferia parviflora) is a Thai rhizome containing polymethoxyflavones that activate AMPK pathways and upregulate metabo…
• Wild Blackberries
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild blackberries are a rich source of bioactive compounds, particularly anthocyanins and ellagitannins. These compounds primarily exert the…
• Wild Blueberry
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) delivers exceptionally high anthocyanin concentrations (25–495 mg/100g)—predominantly malvidin and …
• Wild Carob Pod
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Carob Pod, derived from Ceratonia siliqua L., is a polyphenol-rich legume fruit. Its key compounds like gallic acid and EGCG contribute…
• Wild Cashew Fruit
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Cashew Fruit is rich in flavonoids, polyphenols, and vitamin C, providing potent antioxidant activity. These compounds collectively sup…
• Wild Chamomile
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) contains over 120 secondary metabolites including the key bioactive compound apigenin, which inhibits…
• Wild Cherry Bark
  Bark
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild cherry bark (Prunus serotina) contains cyanogenic glycosides like prunasin and polyphenolic compounds that suppress cough through antis…
• Wild Chicory Leaves
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild chicory leaves contain inulin and sesquiterpene lactones that support digestive health through prebiotic gut bacteria modulation. These…
• Wild Chicory Root
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Chicory Root (Cichorium intybus) is recognized for its high concentration of inulin, a prebiotic fiber, alongside sesquiterpene lactone…
• Wild Clover
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Clover, primarily Red Clover (Trifolium pratense), contains isoflavones like biochanin A and formononetin that exert estrogenic effects…
• Wild Cranberries
  Berry
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild cranberries (Vaccinium oxycoccos) are abundant in phenolic compounds, notably proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins. These compounds exert…
• Wild Cranberry
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos) is rich in A-type proanthocyanidins that inhibit E. coli adhesion to uroepithelial cells by blocking ba…
• Wild Cress
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild cress, primarily *Lepidium sativum*, is traditionally consumed for general nutritional support, though specific bioactive compounds and…
• Wild Cucumber
  Vegetable
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Cucumber (Echinocystis lobata) supports digestive health through its fiber content and natural laxative properties. Bioactive compounds…
• Wild Dandelion Flowers
  Flower
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild dandelion flowers contain flavonoids like luteolin and carotenoids including beta-carotene that provide antioxidant protection against …
• Wild Dandelion Leaves
  Flower
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild dandelion leaves (Taraxacum officinale) are rich in hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives, flavonoids, and terpenoids, which exert anti-infl…
• Wild Dandelion Roots
  Vegetable
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild dandelion roots (Taraxacum officinale) contain sesquiterpene lactones like taraxafolide that stimulate bile production and enhance hepa…
• Wild Date Palm
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Date Palm fruit is rich in phenolic acids and flavonoids, which primarily exert antioxidant activity by neutralizing free radicals and …
• Wild Dill
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Dill (Anethum graveolens L.) exhibits significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, primarily due to key compounds like pyr…
• Wild Elderflowers
  Flower
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Elderflowers (Sambucus nigra L.) are rich in flavonoids like rutin and phenolic acids such as chlorogenic acid. These compounds exert t…
• Wild Fennel Bulbs
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild fennel bulbs contain key bioactive compounds such as trans-anethole and various polyphenols, which contribute to their carminative and …
• Wild Fennel Fronds
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Fennel Fronds are recognized for their digestive aid and antioxidant properties, primarily due to active compounds like trans-anethole …
• Wild Fiddlehead Ferns
  Vegetable
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild fiddlehead ferns are rich in bioactive compounds, notably flavonoids, which exert significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacte…
• Wild Fig
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild fig fruits are rich in phenolic compounds, flavonoids (quercetin, rutin), triterpenes, and dietary fiber that exert potent antioxidant …
• Wild Garcinia
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Garcinia, primarily *Garcinia cambogia*, is known for its high content of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which aids in lipid metabolism and …
• Wild Garlic Bulbs
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild garlic bulbs are rich in sulfur volatiles like disulfide methyl propyl and dipropyl, along with various phenolics. These compounds prim…
• Wild Garlic Leaf
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild garlic leaf is rich in phenolics, flavonoids, and vitamin C, contributing to its significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properti…
• Wild Garlic Scapes
  Vegetable
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild garlic scapes are rich in organosulfur compounds, polyphenols, and potent antioxidants, which are key to their beneficial health effect…
• Wild Ginger
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild ginger (Asarum canadense) contains essential oils and potentially aristolochic acid compounds that contribute to its antimicrobial and …
• Wild Goosefoot
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild goosefoot contains potent flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol, along with chlorophyll, which contribute to its significant antioxi…
• Wild Grape Leaf
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild grape leaves are rich in phenolic compounds, notably gallic acid, which contribute to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimic…
• Wild Grapes
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild grapes (Vitis tiliifolia and related species) contain exceptionally high polyphenol concentrations, with skin extracts demonstrating 40…
• Wild Green Tea Leaf
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Green Tea Leaf is particularly rich in bioactive polyphenols, especially epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), due to processing that inacti…
• Wild Guava
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is rich in flavonoids like quercetin and various terpenoids, which contribute to its potent antioxidant acti…
• Wild Hog Plum
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Hog Plum (Spondias mombin) is rich in bioactive compounds such as tannins, saponins, and flavonoids, which contribute to its significan…
• Wild Horseradish Leaves
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Horseradish Leaves (*Armoracia rusticana*) are rich in glucosinolates, particularly sinigrin, and phenolic compounds. Upon enzymatic hy…
• Wild Indigo
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Indigo (*Baptisia tinctoria*) root extracts contain glycoproteins and other bioactive compounds that exhibit anti-inflammatory effects.…
• Wild Juniper Berries
  Berry
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Juniper Berries (*Juniperus communis*) are rich in bioactive compounds like monoterpenes (e.g., α-pinene) and flavonoids, which contrib…
• Wild Kiwano (Horned Melon)
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Kiwano, or Horned Melon (Cucumis metuliferus), is a nutrient-rich fruit providing essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Its h…
• Wild Leek
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild leek (Allium tricoccum) contains sulfur compounds, primarily alliin, that convert to allicin upon tissue damage, inhibiting the NF-κB i…
• Wild Lemon Balm
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Lemon Balm (*Melissa officinalis*) primarily exerts its calming and anxiolytic effects through rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, and essenti…
• Wild Lettuce (Lactuca Virosa)
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) contains lactucarium, a milky latex rich in sesquiterpene lactones that modulate GABA and serotonin pathways. …
• Wild Loquat
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Loquat fruit is rich in bioactive compounds like ursolic acid, beta-carotene, and chlorogenic acid, which contribute to its potent anti…
• Wild Lovage
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Lovage (Levisticum officinale) contains phenolic acids, flavonoids, coumarins, and essential oils rich in β-phellandrene and (Z)-ligust…
• Wild Lovage Stalks
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Lovage stalks contain phenolic compounds, which function as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. Their anti-inflammatory effects …
• Wild Macadamia
  Nut
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Macadamia extracts, derived from various parts of Macadamia integrifolia, are rich in oleic and palmitoleic acids, which primarily redu…
• Wild Mangaba
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Mangaba is rich in powerful phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and vitamin C, which contribute significantly to its therapeutic propertie…
• Wild Mango Kernel
  Seed
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Mango Kernel (from Mangifera indica L.) is rich in polyphenolic compounds like mangiferin, gallic acid, and quercetin, which primarily …
• Wild Mangosteen
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Mangosteen, primarily Garcinia mangostana, is rich in xanthones, with α-mangostin being the most abundant. These compounds exert potent…
• Wild Marjoram
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is rich in bioactive compounds like thymol, carvacrol, and various phenolics, contributing to its diverse …
• Wild Mulberries
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Mulberries are rich in bioactive compounds like flavonoids, anthocyanins, and 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), contributing to their antioxida…
• Wild Mustard Pods
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild mustard pods contain glucosinolates, such as sinigrin, which are converted by the enzyme myrosinase into bioactive isothiocyanates upon…
• Wild Nettles
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Urtica dioica contains potent anti-inflammatory flavonoids including quercetin-3-glucoside (465 mg/kg) and kaempferol hexoside (449 mg/kg) t…
• Wild Olive
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild olive fruit (Olea europaea subsp. oleaster) contains exceptionally high concentrations of oleuropein, verbascoside, and other phenolic …
• Wild Onion Bulbs
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild onion bulbs, from various *Allium* species like *Allium canadense*, are traditionally recognized for their immune-boosting, cardiovascu…
• Wild Oregano
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild oregano (Origanum vulgare) delivers potent antimicrobial activity through carvacrol and thymol, which disrupt bacterial and fungal memb…
• Wild Papaya
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Papaya (Carica papaya wild genotypes) is rich in phenols, flavonoids, and phytol, which contribute to its potent antioxidant, anti-infl…
• Wild Parsley
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild parsley, identified as *Petroselinum crispum*, is rich in bioactive compounds such as apiol, myristicin, and apigenin, which contribute…
• Wild Parsnip
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is infamous for its sap containing linear furanocoumarins like psoralen, which cause severe photophytodermat…
• Wild Pea
  Seed
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Pea seeds contain palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), a fatty acid amide that binds directly to PPAR-α receptors (EC50 of 3.1 μM) and indirect…
• Wild Peach
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Peach, rich in phenolic compounds like flavonoids and hydroxycinnamic acids, primarily exerts its health benefits through potent antiox…
• Wild Pecan
  Nut
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild pecan (Carya illinoinensis) is rich in phenolics like gallic acid, ellagic acid, catechin, and epicatechin. These compounds primarily e…
• Wild Peppergrass
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Peppergrass, identified as *Lepidium virginicum*, is a Brassicaceae family leafy green traditionally valued for its digestive, immune-s…
• Wild Persimmon
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild persimmon fruit is rich in bioactive phenolic compounds, including proanthocyanidins, tannins, and various flavonoids. These compounds …
• Wild Poppy
  Flower
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Poppy, specifically California Poppy (*Eschscholzia californica*), contains benzophenanthridine alkaloids that primarily provide sedati…
• Wild Radish Greens
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild radish greens (Raphanus raphanistrum) contain concentrated glucosinolates, quercetin, and rutin that activate detoxification enzymes an…
• Wild Radish Pods
  Vegetable
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Radish Pods are rich in phenolic compounds, notably kaempferol-3,7-O-di-rhamnoside, and glucosinolates. These compounds exert antioxida…
• Wild Red Clover
  Flower
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Red Clover's primary benefits stem from its rich content of isoflavones like biochanin A and formononetin. These compounds exert phytoe…
• Wild Rose Apple
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Rose Apple fruits, primarily from Syzygium aqueum and Syzygium jambos, are rich in bioactive compounds like flavonoids and phenolic aci…
• Wild Rose Hip
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild rose hip (Rosa canina) contains the galactolipid GOPO and the flavonoid tiliroside, which inhibit neutrophil chemotaxis and modulate CO…
• Wild Rose Hips
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild rose hips contain exceptionally high levels of vitamin C (up to 1,200 mg/100g) along with the galactolipid GOPO, which inhibits neutrop…
• Wild Sage
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Sage species are rich in phenolic compounds like rosmarinic acid, which contribute to their potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ef…
• Wild Sea Kale
  Vegetable
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Sea Kale (*Crambe maritima*) is a coastal plant from the Brassicaceae family, valued for its edible shoots, leaves, and buds, which are…
• Wild Senna Leaf
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Senna Leaf contains potent anthraquinone glycosides (sennosides A and B) that stimulate colonic motility through voltage-dependent anio…
• Wild Shallot
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Shallot (Allium stipitatum) exhibits potent antioxidant activity through phenolic compounds, such as flavonoids, protecting cells from …
• Wild Sorrel
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild sorrel derives its therapeutic effects primarily from polyphenols that demonstrate stronger antioxidant activity than vitamin C by enha…
• Wild Sorrel Leaves
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild sorrel leaves contain oxalic acid and anthraquinone compounds that stimulate digestive enzyme secretion and reduce inflammatory markers…
• Wild Spinach Leaves
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild spinach (Chenopodium album) contains high concentrations of beta-carotene, lutein, and vitamin C that provide potent antioxidant protec…
• Wild Strawberries
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild strawberries (Fragaria vesca L.) are rich in bioactive compounds such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, contributing to …
• Wild Strawberry
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild strawberry fruit (Fragaria vesca) contains potent phenolic compounds including ellagic acid, quercetin, and anthocyanins that neutraliz…
• Wild Sugarcane
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Sugarcane is rich in bioactive compounds such as phenolic acids and flavonoids. These compounds primarily exert their effects through p…
• Wild Tamarillo
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Tamarillo is rich in polyphenols, anthocyanins, and carotenoids, which collectively exert potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and ne…
• Wild Taro
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild taro, rich in flavonoids, phenolic acids, and resistant starch, exerts potent antioxidant and antidiabetic effects by preventing cellul…
• Wild Tarragon
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) is recognized for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, attributed to c…
• Wild Thyme
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum) contains thymol and carvacrol essential oils that demonstrate potent antimicrobial activity, disrupting Candid…
• Wild Thyme Shoots
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild thyme shoots contain bioactive compounds thymol and carvacrol that support digestive health by stimulating gastric secretions and reduc…
• Wild Turmeric Root
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Turmeric Root (*Curcuma aromatica*) is rich in bioactive compounds like curcuminoids and essential oils, which primarily exert their ef…
• Wild Vanilla
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Vanilla, primarily represented by *Vanilla planifolia*, owes its health benefits largely to vanillin and phenolic acids, which exert po…
• Wild Verbena
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Verbena (*Verbena officinalis*) is prized for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, primarily due to iridoid glycosides…
• Wild Watermelon
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a nutrient-rich fruit valued for bioactive compounds such as L-citrulline and lycopene. L-citrulline …
• Wild Yam
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) contains steroidal saponins, primarily diosgenin and dioscin, which influence hormone pathways by upregulating …
• Wild Zucchini
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Zucchini, a close relative of cultivated *Cucurbita pepo*, contains bioactive compounds such as cucurbitacins, flavonoids, and caroteno…
• Wild Zucchini Blossoms
  Flower
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild Zucchini Blossoms (Cucurbita pepo) contain polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and carotenoids that function through manganese, zinc…
• Wild-Caught Salmon
  Protein
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wild-caught salmon is a superior source of omega-3 fatty acids, primarily EPA and DHA, and high-quality proteins. These compounds collective…
• Willow Bark
  Bark
  Human-reviewed profile
  Willow bark (Salix alba) contains salicin, a β-glucopyranoside that is metabolized in the body to salicylic acid, inhibiting COX-2-mediated …
• Winter Cherry
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Winter cherry root (Withania somnifera), commonly known as ashwagandha, contains bioactive withanolides—including withaferin A, withanoside …
• Winter Melon
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Winter melon (Benincasa hispida) contains high concentrations of polyphenols, fiber, and water-soluble compounds that enhance digestive heal…
• Winter Savory
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Winter Savory (Satureja montana) contains carvacrol and thymol as primary bioactive compounds that disrupt bacterial cell membranes and prov…
• Wintergreen Kernel Extract
  Extract
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wintergreen Kernel Extract derives its potent anti-inflammatory effects from methyl salicylate glycoside and polyphenols, inhibiting prostag…
• Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
  Native American
  Human-reviewed profile
  Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a medicinal plant containing high concentrations of tannins, particularly hamamelitannins and gallic a…
• Withania Coagulans (Indian Rennet)
  Adaptogen
  Human-reviewed profile
  Withania coagulans is an adaptogenic herb containing withanolides and coagulanolide that supports cardiovascular health and immune function.…
• Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)
  Ayurveda
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an adaptogenic herb containing withanolides that modulate cortisol levels and HPA axis function. The roo…
• Wobenzym (Systemic Enzyme Blend)
  Enzyme
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wobenzym is a systemic enzyme blend containing proteolytic enzymes like bromelain, trypsin, chymotrypsin, and rutin that work together to re…
• Wolfberry
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) contains bioactive polysaccharides (LBPs), polyphenols including quercetin and chlorogenic acid, and carotenoids…
• Wolffia
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wolffia globosa contains high concentrations of flavonoids including quercetin and kaempferol, which demonstrate 75.77% DPPH radical scaveng…
• Wood Betony Leaf
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wood Betony leaf contains phenylethanoid glycosides and chlorogenic acid that provide antioxidant activity comparable to ascorbic acid while…
• Woolly Tea Tree
  Oil
  Human-reviewed profile
  Woolly Tea Tree oil from Melaleuca linariifolia contains terpinen-4-ol as its primary bioactive compound, disrupting microbial cytoplasmic m…
• Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium)
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) contains bitter compounds called absinthin and artabsin that stimulate digestive enzymes and bile production…
• Wu Ling San (Five Ingredient Powder with Poria)
  Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wu Ling San is a traditional Chinese herbal formula containing Poria cocos, Polyporus umbellatus, Alisma orientale, Atractylodes macrocephal…
• Wu Ling Shen Mushroom
  Mushroom/Fungi
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wu Ling Shen (Xylaria nigripes) is a medicinal mushroom primarily used in traditional Chinese medicine for insomnia and trauma, exerting ant…
• Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis)
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Schisandra chinensis contains lignans like schisandrin A and schisandrol A that enhance liver detoxification through glutathione pathway act…
• Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia rutaecarpa)
  Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Human-reviewed profile
  Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia rutaecarpa) contains evodiamine and rutaecarpine as primary bioactive alkaloids that stimulate gastric acid secretion and …