Ellagic Acid
A polyphenolic antioxidant found in a number of plant foods, such as raspberries, pomegranates and walnuts. Ellagic acid is released from “ellagitannins” during digestion and/or food processing. Ellagic acid has shown anti-tumor effects in animal and cell culture studies, but it’s not known if there are similar effects in...
Zingiber officinale
See Ginger.
Ginger
Officially known as Zingiber officinale. Although the edible part is often called a “root” – it’s actually a rhizome, or underground stem. Ginger has both culinary and medicinal uses. The rhizome contains essential oils and bioactive components called “gingerols” and “shogaols” that have anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-tumor effects. Ginger is an effective treatment for...
2-(Carbamimidoyl-Methyl-Amino)ethoxyphosphonic Acid
See Creatinol-O-Phosphate.
Creatinol-O-Phosphate
Also known as Aplodan. Creatinol-o-phosphate (COP) is a creatine analog added to certain bodybuilding supplements as it has the potential to a) be converted to creatine; b) act as a source of phosphate to regenerate creatine; and/or c) function as an alternate source of phosphate for the regeneration of ATP. Animal and human studies in the late 1970’s – early 1980’s demonstrated COP has protective effects on the...
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