Overview Beta-carotene is one of a group of red, orange, and yellow pigments called carotenoids. Beta-carotene and other carotenoids provide approx...

Overview Magnesium is a mineral that is important for normal bone structure in the body. People get magnesium from their diet, but sometimes magnes...

Overview Xylitol is a naturally occurring alcohol found in most plant material, including many fruits and vegetables. It is extracted from birch wo...

Overview Fish oil can be obtained by eating fish or taking supplements. Fish that are especially rich in the beneficial oils known as omega-3 fatty...

Overview Flaxseed is the seed from the plant Linum usitatissimum. Flaxseed oil and linseed oil are the oils that come from flaxseed. Linseed oil is...

Overview Eleuthero is a small, woody shrub. People use the root of the plant to make medicine. Eleuthero is sometimes called "Siberian ginseng". Bu...

Overview Devil's claw is an herb. The botanical name, Harpagophytum, means "hook plant" in Greek. This plant gets its name from the appearance of i...

Overview Vitamin K is a vitamin found in leafy green vegetables, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. The name vitamin K comes from the German word "Koa...

Overview Zinc is a mineral. It is called an "essential trace element" because very small amounts of zinc are necessary for human health. Since the ...

Overview Echinacea is an herb that is native to areas east of the Rocky Mountains in the United States. It is also grown in western States, as well...