Prasterone
Synonym for DHEA.
Salix alba
See Salicin.
Salicin
A natural anti-inflammatory compound derived from white willow bark (Salix alba). Salicin is chemically similar to aspirin, and has a similar action. White willow bark extracts standardized for salicin were typically added to ephedra-based fat burners designed to be “all natural” versions of the well-known “ECA” stack (ephedrine, caffeine, aspririn – see Paul’s Xenadrine RFA review for one...
Synephrine
A sympathomimetic compound derived from Citrus aurantium (“bitter orange”). Synephrine is chemically related to ephedrine, and used as a substitute in “ephedra-free” fat burners. It’s been claimed that synephrine is as effective as ephedrine, while producing fewer side effects, but the evidence for this is slim. Synephrine appears to be mildly effective for weight loss, but – as Paul notes in his...
Quercetin
A flavonoid found in a variety of foods, such as buckwheat, apples, citrus fruits and tea. Quercetin is an antioxidant, and may have anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activity. Quercetin is sometimes added to bodybuilding supplements, as it may inhibit certain enzymes responsible for metabolizing testosterone and other drugs/nutraceuticals (cytochrome P-450). Chemical name(s): 3,3′,4′,5,7-pentahydroxyflavone;...
Trichilia catigua
See Big Catuaba.
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