Horny Goat Weed
The common name given to several species of Epimedium – a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat osteoporosis and impotence (aka “Yin Yang Huo”). Horny Goat Weed is a reputed aphrodisiac, so is often added to “male” supplements designed to increase libido and/or testosterone levels. The primary active compound, icariin, is described as a “testosterone mimetic” in one, small...
3′,5,7-Trihydroxy-4′-Methoxyflavanone
See hesperitin.
Hesperitin
The aglycone form of the flavonoid glycoside hesperidin. The chemical name for hesperitin is 3′,5,7-Trihydroxy-4′-Methoxyflavanone.
Hesperidin
A flavonoid (a class of polyphenols) glycoside. Hesperidin is a compound frequently ingested in the form of citrus fruits/juices. Hesperidin has antioxidant, anti-diabetic/lipid-modulating and anti-inflammatory effects. Interestingly enough, it also enhances bone-mineral density in animal experiments. Hesperidin may also inhibit the activity of drug metabolizing enzymes and enhance drug bioavailability. Hesperitin is the aglycone...
Ashwagandha
See Withania somnifera.
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