Overview Glycine is an amino acid, or a building block for protein. The body can make glycine on its own, but it is also consumed in the diet. A ty...

Overview Glucomannan is a dietary fiber. It is usually made from the root of the konjac plant. Glucommanan powder, capsules, and tablets are used a...

Overview Fluoride is a form of the chemical element fluorine. It is used as medicine. Fluoride is added to public drinking water to prevent tooth ...

Overview Eyebright is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. Eyebright is taken by mouth for swelling (inflammati...

Overview Ellagic acid is a naturally occurring substance. The best sources of ellagic acid in the diet are strawberries, raspberries, blackberries,...

Overview 1,4-DMAA is a chemical with stimulant effects. 1,4-DMAA is used for athletic performance and obesity, but there is no good scientific evi...

Overview D-mannose is a kind of sugar that is related to glucose. D-mannose is used for preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) and treating car...

Overview Cod liver oil can be obtained from eating fresh cod liver or by taking supplements. Cod liver oil is used for high cholesterol, high trig...

Overview Coconut oil comes from the nut (fruit) of the coconut palm. The oil of the nut is used to make medicine. Some coconut oil products are ref...

Overview Carnosine is a protein building block that is naturally produced in the body. It is found in muscles when they are working, and it is also...