Supplements starting with Z

Glossary — Z

• Zingiber officinale (Ginger)
  Leaf/Green
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ginger has been studied in many randomized human trials, especially for nausea and selected digestive, inflammatory and metabolic outcomes. …
• Zambian Baobab Fruit
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zambian Baobab Fruit is rich in bioactive compounds like gallic acid and procyanidin B2, alongside high levels of Vitamin C. These compounds…
• Zamzam Water
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zamzam water is an alkaline mineral-rich water from Mecca, characterized by high levels of calcium, magnesium, and fluoride. Its reported th…
• Zanzibar Clove
  Extract
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zanzibar Clove extract delivers potent antimicrobial effects through eugenol, which comprises over 50% of its essential oil and disrupts bac…
• Ze Xie (Alisma orientale)
  Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ze xie (Alisma orientale) contains alisol compounds that enhance kidney function and promote diuresis through aquaporin regulation. The herb…
• Zeaxanthin
  Compound
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zeaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid that accumulates in the macula lutea of the retina, where it filters blue light and provides antioxid…
• Zeaxanthin from Corn
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zeaxanthin, a carotenoid xanthophyll found in corn, primarily supports eye health by filtering harmful blue light and reducing the risk of a…
• Zeaxanthin from Marigolds
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zeaxanthin, a powerful xanthophyll carotenoid primarily extracted from *Tagetes erecta* marigolds, crucially protects the macula and retina …
• Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria)
  Ayurveda
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria) is an Ayurvedic rhizome containing curcumin and zerumbone as primary bioactive compounds. These compounds work th…
• Zedoary Root
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zedoary root contains curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and volatile oils that provide antioxidant and digestive support. These compounds work by…
• Zeolite (Clinoptilolite)
  Mineral
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zeolite clinoptilolite is a crystalline aluminosilicate mineral with a unique cage-like microporous structure that selectively binds heavy m…
• Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Anemarrhena Phellodendron Rehmannia)
  Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan is a traditional Chinese herbal formula containing six core herbs including Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Phellodendron am…
• Zhi Shi (Citrus aurantium, immature)
  Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zhi Shi (Citrus aurantium immature fruit) contains synephrine and hesperidin that enhance digestive function by stimulating gastric secretio…
• Zhi Zi (Gardenia jasminoides)
  Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Human-reviewed profile
  Gardenia jasminoides contains geniposide, an iridoid glycoside that reduces inflammation by inhibiting NF-κB signaling pathways and modulati…
• Zi Wan (Aster tataricus)
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zi Wan (Aster tataricus) contains asterolides and quercetin that suppress coughs by inhibiting inflammatory mediators in bronchial tissues. …
• Zimbabwean Nyimo Beans
  Legume
  Human-reviewed profile
  Nyimo beans (Vigna subterranea) are a highly nutritious legume providing a balanced profile of carbohydrates, protein, essential amino acids…
• Zimbabwean Sugar Cane
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zimbabwean sugarcane is rich in phenolic compounds and heat-induced compounds, which exert their therapeutic effects primarily through signi…
• Zinc
  Mineral
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zinc (Zn²⁺) is an essential trace mineral critical for over 3000 human proteins, functioning catalytically in enzymes and structurally in zi…
• Zinc Carnosine (PepZin GI)
  Mineral
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zinc carnosine is a chelated mineral compound combining zinc with the dipeptide L-carnosine, specifically formulated as PepZin GI for gastro…
• Zinc Carnosine (PepZinGI)
  Mineral
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zinc carnosine (PepZinGI) is a chelated compound combining zinc with L-carnosine that stabilizes gastric mucosa and promotes gut barrier int…
• Zinc Gluconate
  Mineral
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zinc gluconate delivers elemental zinc, primarily as the highly bioavailable zinc ion (Zn²⁺), after dissociation in the gastrointestinal tra…
• Zinc Picolinate
  Mineral
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zinc picolinate is a chelated form of zinc where picolinic acid enhances the mineral's absorption and bioavailability. This specific complex…
• Zingerone (Phenolic Ketone)
  Compound
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zingerone is a phenolic ketone compound derived from dried ginger that exhibits potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It work…
• Zingiber Berry
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zingiber Berry, often identified as the fruit or inflorescence of Zingiber zerumbet, primarily contains zerumbone and phenolic compounds whi…
• Zingiberaceae Root
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zingiberaceae Root, notably from plants like ginger, contains key bioactive compounds such as gingerols, shogaols, and zingerone. These cons…
• Ziziphus Berry
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ziziphus berry contains bioactive compounds including polyphenols, triterpenic acids, and cyclopeptide alkaloids that demonstrate antioxidan…
• Ziziphus Fruit
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ziziphus fruit contains bioactive saponins called jujubosides that enhance GABA neurotransmitter activity to promote relaxation and improve …
• Ziziphus Jujuba (Suan Zao Ren)
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Suan zao ren (Ziziphus jujuba) contains jujubosides and spinosin that enhance GABA neurotransmitter activity to promote sleep and reduce anx…
• Ziziphus Jujube
  Fruit
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ziziphus jujuba fruit contains bioactive polysaccharides (Ju-B-2), triterpenic acids, and dammarane saponins that provide antioxidant and ne…
• Ziziphus Spinosa Seed
  Seed
  Human-reviewed profile
  Ziziphus Spinosa Seed contains over 160 metabolites with jujubosides A and B as primary saponins that produce sedative effects by modulating…
• Zoological Mushrooms
  Mushroom/Fungi
  Human-reviewed profile
  The term "Zoological Mushrooms" is not recognized in mycological literature, therefore specific bioactive compounds and their mechanisms can…
• Zufa (Hyssopus officinalis)
  Middle Eastern
  Human-reviewed profile
  Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) contains volatile oils including pinocamphone and isopinocamphone that provide expectorant and antimicrobial e…
• Zulu Medicinal Aloes (Aloe ferox)
  Herb
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zulu Medicinal Aloes (Aloe ferox) is valued for its bitter latex, rich in aloin, which acts as a stimulant laxative by promoting gut motilit…
• Zulu Potato
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zulu Potato refers to the corm of Hypoxis hemerocallidea, a medicinal plant whose primary bioactive compound is hypoxoside. This diglucoside…
• Zulu Ubuya Root
  Root/Rhizome
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zulu Ubuya Root, also known as Mondia whitei, is a traditional African adaptogen valued for boosting physical stamina, supporting reproducti…
• Zynamite (Mangifera indica Leaf)
  Other
  Human-reviewed profile
  Zynamite is a standardized extract from Mangifera indica leaves containing mangiferin as the primary bioactive compound. It enhances cogniti…