Baker's yeast

Baker’s yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as brewer’s yeast, is a yeast often used for baking or brewing. It is an excellent source of the essential B vitamins, including folic acid, niacin, biotin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, thiamin and vitamin B₆ (1).

Beeswax

Beeswax is the purified wax from the honeycomb of the common honeybee. Also known as white wax (the bleached form of natural beeswax) or yellow wax (the unbleached form), it is used to increase the consistency of cosmetics and personal care products and to stabilize water-in-oil mixtures (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredients Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association, that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), beeswax is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (2).

Beet (root)

Beet. The root of the plant, Beta vulgaris, has been consumed since European medieval times. Today, beets are mainly cultivated in the U.S. and Europe, with about 95% of the beet crop being canned or pickled before eaten. Beets have a high sugar content and rank second to sugar cane as a source of sugar (1). Beet fiber can be consumed in dietary supplements as a good source of dietary fiber. Beets are an excellent source of folate, a good source of manganese, and a source of vitamin C and potassium (2). They also contain flavonoid compounds, such as quercetin, that demonstrate antioxidant activities (3).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  GlycoBears^® tablets
 

Beet fiber (root)

Beet fiber. The root of the plant, Beta vulgaris, has been consumed since European medieval times. Today, beets are mainly cultivated in the U.S. and Europe, with about 95% of the beet crop being canned or pickled before eaten (1). Beet fiber can be consumed in dietary supplements as a good source of dietary fiber (2).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  GI-ZYME^® capsules
 

Behenyl alcohol

Behenyl alcohol is a mixture of related organic compounds used in cosmetics and personal care products to aid in mixing, thickening and stabilizing water-in-oil mixtures (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredients Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association, that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), behenyl alcohol is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (2).

Benzethonium chloride

Benzethonium chloride is an organic compound that aids in the mixing of skin care products. It also has antimicrobial activity that protects cosmetics and personal care products from spoilage (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredients Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), benzethonium chloride is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (2).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Emprizone^® gel
 

Beta-1,3-glucans

Beta-1,3-glucans are large polysaccharides that can be derived from the cell walls of algae, bacteria, fungi, yeast and plants. They are considered a form of soluble fiber that are indigestible by human intestinal enzymes (1).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  MannaCLEANSE™ caplets
 

Beta-1,3-glucans (from curdlan)

Beta-1,3-glucans are large polysaccharides that can be derived from the cell walls of algae, bacteria, fungi, yeast and plants. They are considered a form of soluble fiber that are indigestible by human intestinal enzymes (1).
     Curdlan is a specific beta-1,3-glucan derived from the nonpathogenic bacterium, Alcaligenes faecalis. It is approved for use as a food additive by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (2).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  MannaCLEANSE™ caplets
 

Beta-1,3/1,6-glucans

Beta-1,3/1,6-glucans are polysaccharides obtained from the cell walls of baker’s yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Yeast-derived beta-1,3/1,6 glucans are more highly branched than beta-glucans from other sources, such as fungi, barley or oats, and are more extensively studied with respect to their effects on human health (1). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been notified that industry considers beta-glucans derived from baker’s yeast to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in foods and beverages and has not objected to their use for this purpose (GRN No. 000239).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  ImmunoSTART^® tablets
 

Beta-1,3/1,6-glucans (from baker's yeast)

Beta-1,3/1,6-glucans are polysaccharides obtained from the cell walls of baker’s yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Yeast-derived beta-1,3/1,6 glucans are more highly branched than beta-glucans from other sources, such as fungi, barley or oats, and are more extensively studied with respect to their effects on human health (1). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been notified that industry considers beta-glucans derived from baker’s yeast to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in foods and beverages and has not objected to their use for this purpose (GRN No. 000239).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  ImmunoSTART^® tablets
 

Beta-carotene

Beta-carotene, also called provitamin A, is a member of a group of plant-produced compounds called carotenoids, which serve as precursors to vitamin A. Beta-carotene is a potent antioxidant. The ultimate source of all vitamin A is from the carotenes, and beta-carotene has the highest vitamin A activity (1). Beta-carotene is particularly abundant in orange vegetables and fruit, and may be directly added to foods as a vitamin supplement (2).
     Carotenoids may either be absorbed through the intestines intact, or be cleaved to form vitamin A prior to absorption. There is no Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for beta-carotene or other provitamin A carotenoids. However, dietary provitamin A carotenoids have vitamin A activity that can be expressed as retinol activity equivalents (RAEs). The RDA for RAEs is 900 µg/day for men and 700 µg/day for women (3). Beta-carotene supplementation in humans is likely safe over long periods of time.

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  AmbroStart^® drink mix
   •  Catalyst™ caplets
   •  GlycoBears^® tablets
   •  GlycoSlim^® chocolate meal replacement
   •  GlycoSlim^® vanilla meal replacement
 

Beta-sitosterol

Beta-sitosterol.  Phytosterols (PS) are fats present in plants--mostly in plant oils, nuts and seeds. Because the human body cannot produce PS, they must be obtained through the diet. Epidemiologic studies suggest that phytosterol intake supports good health (1). Processing of plant oils typically reduces their PS content (1). The average consumption of PS in industrialized Western countries is low, about 78 mg/day. Asian countries consume an average of 4 times that amount, about 400 mg/day (2).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  BounceBack^® capsules
   •  Optimal Support Packets
   •  PLUS™ caplets
 

Beta-sitosterol (from plant sterols)

Beta-sitosterol. Phytosterols (PS) are fats present in plants--mostly in plant oils, nuts and seeds. Because the human body cannot produce PS, they must be obtained through the diet. Epidemiologic studies suggest that phytosterol intake supports good health (1). Processing of plant oils typically reduces their PS content (1). The average consumption of PS in industrialized Western countries is low, about 78 mg/day. Asian countries consume an average of 4 times that amount, about 400 mg/day (2).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Optimal Support Packets
   •  PLUS™ caplets
 

Bifidobacterium bifidum

Bifidobacterium bifidum is a strain of lactic acid-producing bacteria normally found in the human intestine, more so in breast-fed infants than in adults. Bifidobacterium bifidum is considered a probiotic, beneficial bacteria that help maintain the health of the intestinal tract and aid in digestion. Probiotics also assist in nutrient absorption and help control the amount of harmful bacteria in the gut. Probiotics come from food sources, such as yogurt, but they can also be consumed as dietary supplements. Orally, Bifidobacterium bifidum seems to be well-tolerated by most people. No adverse effects from Bifidobacteria ingestion have been reported (1).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  GI-PRO^® capsules
   •  MannaCLEANSE™ caplets
 

Biotin

Biotin is a water-soluble B complex vitamin required for many reactions involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins (1). Biotin is found in many foods such as liver, egg yolk, green vegetables and whole grains.
     The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established a Reference Daily Intake (RDI) of 300 μg biotin for adults and children 4 or more years of age (21CFR101.9). RDIs are a set of dietary references for essential vitamins and minerals that are considered amounts sufficient to meet the daily requirements of healthy individuals. RDIs serve as the basis for calculating the percent daily value (%DV) amounts found on dietary supplement and food labels.

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Catalyst™ caplets
   •  GlycoBears^® tablets
   •  GlycoSlim^® chocolate meal replacement
   •  GlycoSlim^® vanilla meal replacement
   •  Optimal Support Packets
   •  PhytoBurst^® Nutritional Chews
   •  PhytoMatrix^® caplets
 

Biotin (from baker’s yeast)

Biotin is a water-soluble B complex vitamin required for many reactions involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins (1). Biotin is found in many foods such as liver, egg yolk, green vegetables and whole grains.
     The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established a Reference Daily Intake (RDI) of 300 μg biotin for adults and children 4 or more years of age (21CFR101.9). RDIs are a set of dietary references for essential vitamins and minerals that are considered amounts sufficient to meet the daily requirements of healthy individuals. RDIs serve as the basis for calculating the percent daily value (%DV) amounts found on dietary supplement and food labels.
     Baker’s yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as brewer’s yeast, is a yeast often used for baking or brewing. It is an excellent source of the essential B vitamins, including folic acid, niacin, biotin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, thiamin and vitamin B₆ (2).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Optimal Support Packets
   •  PhytoBurst^® Nutritional Chews
   •  PhytoMatrix^® caplets
 

Black currant fiber

Black currant fiber. The black currant shrub, Ribes nigrum, is native to areas in Europe and Asia. The black currant fruit, seed, bark and leaves are all used for dietary purposes (1). Black currant seeds contain high molecular weight polysaccharides and are a source of dietary fiber (2), (3).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  MannaCLEANSE™ caplets
 

Blakeslea trispora

Blakeslea trispora is a fungus that can be used as a source of carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, gamma-carotene and lycopene, for dietary supplements (1), (2).

Blueberry (fruit)

Blueberry. The fruits of the flowering plant, Vaccinium myrtilloides, are native to North America where they have been cultivated since the early 19^th century. Blueberries are sold fresh, frozen, canned, puréed or dried. They are also used to make foods such as jams, pies and muffins (1). They are an excellent source of vitamin K and manganese, as well as a source bioflavonoids, vitamin C and dietary fiber (2), (3).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  GlycoBears^® tablets
 

Boneset (aerial part)

Boneset, Eupatorium perfoliatum, is an herb native to eastern North America. The flowers and dried leaves have been commonly used to promote health since the 17^th century. Boneset contains a number of potentially beneficial compounds, including polysaccharide, phytosterols, and flavonoids such as quercetin and rutin (1).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Manna-C™ capsules
 

Borage oil (seed)

Borage oil is derived from the seeds of the borage plant, Borago officinalis, an herb grown in the Middle East and the Mediterranean region. Borage oil is a rich source of the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), to which many of the health benefits of borage oil are attributed (1). Borage oil is likely safe when used orally and appropriately (2).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  MannaCLEANSE™ caplets
 

Boron

Boron is a trace mineral naturally occurring in many foods, but it is particularly abundant in peanut butter, wine, raisins and nuts. The U.S. FDA has not established a DV for boron, but growing evidence suggests it is essential to human beings. In the U.S., adult men consume a mean of 1.17 mg/day and women consume 0.96 mg/day. Vegetarian adults consume slightly more (1).
     Up to 18 mg/day of boron appears to be safe for adults even if taken for long periods of time. There is no evidence that it is either carcinogenic or mutagenic. No adverse effects have been observed in women taking boron supplements (2).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Catalyst™ caplets
   •  Optimal Support Packets
   •  PhytoBurst^® Nutritional Chews
   •  PhytoMatrix^® caplets
   •  PLUS™ caplets
   •  SPORT™ capsules
 

Boron (as boron citrate)

Boron is a trace mineral naturally occurring in many foods, but it is particularly abundant in peanut butter, wine, raisins and nuts. The U.S. FDA has not established a DV for boron, but growing evidence suggests it is essential to human beings. In the U.S., adult men consume a mean of 1.17 mg/day and women consume 0.96 mg/day. Vegetarian adults consume slightly more (1).
     Up to 18 mg/day of boron appears to be safe for adults even if taken for long periods of time. There is no evidence that it is either carcinogenic or mutagenic. No adverse effects have been observed in women taking boron supplements (2).
     Boron citrate is an organic compound containing boron and citric acid. It is used as a source of the trace mineral boron in dietary supplements.

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  SPORT™ capsules
 

Boron (as boron glycinate)

Boron is a trace mineral naturally occurring in many foods, but it is particularly abundant in peanut butter, wine, raisins and nuts. The U.S. FDA has not established a DV for boron, but growing evidence suggests it is essential to human beings. In the U.S., adult men consume a mean of 1.17 mg/day and women consume 0.96 mg/day. Vegetarian adults consume slightly more (1).
     Up to 18 mg/day of boron appears to be safe for adults even if taken for long periods of time. There is no evidence that it is either carcinogenic or mutagenic. No adverse effects have been observed in women taking boron supplements (2).
     Boron glycinate, or boron glycine chelate, is a form of chelated boron, in which a boron ion is bound to the amino acid glycine. It is used as a source of the trace mineral boron in dietary supplements.

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Catalyst™ caplets
 

Boron (as boron glycine chelate)

Boron is a trace mineral naturally occurring in many foods, but it is particularly abundant in peanut butter, wine, raisins and nuts. The U.S. FDA has not established a DV for boron, but growing evidence suggests it is essential to human beings. In the U.S., adult men consume a mean of 1.17 mg/day and women consume 0.96 mg/day. Vegetarian adults consume slightly more (1).
     Up to 18 mg/day of boron appears to be safe for adults even if taken for long periods of time. There is no evidence that it is either carcinogenic or mutagenic. No adverse effects have been observed in women taking boron supplements (2).
     Boron glycine chelate, or boron glycinate, is a form of chelated boron, in which a boron ion is bound to the amino acid glycine. It is used as a source of the trace mineral boron in dietary supplements.

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  PLUS™ caplets
 

Boron (from mustard sprout and boron glycine chelate)

Boron is a trace mineral naturally occurring in many foods, but it is particularly abundant in peanut butter, wine, raisins and nuts. The U.S. FDA has not established a DV for boron, but growing evidence suggests it is essential to human beings. In the U.S., adult men consume a mean of 1.17 mg/day and women consume 0.96 mg/day. Vegetarian adults consume slightly more (1).
     Up to 18 mg/day of boron appears to be safe for adults even if taken for long periods of time. There is no evidence that it is either carcinogenic or mutagenic. No adverse effects have been observed in women taking boron supplements (2).
     Mustard sprout. The greens and seeds of the Indian, or brown mustard plant, Brassica juncea, have been cultivated in Asia and Europe for thousands of years (3). Growing Indian mustard sprouts in mineral-enriched soil can increase the amount of minerals concentrated in the plant’s tissue. The sprouts can then be used in dietary supplements as sources of essential and trace minerals such as chromium, iron, manganese, selenium and zinc (4).
     Boron glycine chelate, or boron glycinate, is a form of chelated boron, in which a boron ion is bound to the amino acid glycine. It is used as a source of the trace mineral boron in dietary supplements.

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Optimal Support Packets
 

Boron (from mustard sprout)

Boron is a trace mineral naturally occurring in many foods, but it is particularly abundant in peanut butter, wine, raisins and nuts. The U.S. FDA has not established a DV for boron, but growing evidence suggests it is essential to human beings. In the U.S., adult men consume a mean of 1.17 mg/day and women consume 0.96 mg/day. Vegetarian adults consume slightly more (1).
     Up to 18 mg/day of boron appears to be safe for adults even if taken for long periods of time. There is no evidence that it is either carcinogenic or mutagenic. No adverse effects have been observed in women taking boron supplements (2).
     Mustard sprout. The greens and seeds of the Indian, or brown mustard plant, Brassica juncea, have been cultivated in Asia and Europe for thousands of years (3). Growing Indian mustard sprouts in mineral-enriched soil can increase the amount of minerals concentrated in the plant’s tissue. The sprouts can then be used in dietary supplements as sources of essential and trace minerals such as chromium, iron, manganese, selenium and zinc (4).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  PhytoBurst^® Nutritional Chews
   •  PhytoMatrix^® caplets
 

Boron citrate

Boron citrate is an organic compound containing boron and citric acid. It is used as a source of the trace mineral boron in dietary supplements.

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  SPORT™ capsules
 

Boron glycinate

Boron glycinate, or boron glycine chelate, is a form of chelated boron, in which a boron ion is bound to the amino acid glycine. It is used as a source of the trace mineral boron in dietary supplements.

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Catalyst™ caplets
 

Boron glycine chelate

Boron glycine chelate, or boron glycinate, is a form of chelated boron, in which a boron ion is bound to the amino acid glycine. It is used as a source of the trace mineral boron in dietary supplements.

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Optimal Support Packets
   •  PLUS™ caplets
 

Broccoli (flower/stalk)

Broccoli. The leaves and stem of broccoli, Brassica oleracea italica, are an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Broccoli also contains the additional nutrients protein, fiber, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid and biotin, as well as bioflavonoids (1). Many of these nutrients have antioxidant properties.
     Recent attention has been devoted to an additional component of cruciferous vegetables, namely, the glucosinolates. Glucosinolates are biologically inactive, sulfur-containing compounds that can be broken down in the human gastrointestinal tract. Isothiocyanates, including sulforaphane, are the biologically active metabolites of glucosinolates that can then be absorbed through the intestine (2). Broccoli has a high glucosinolate content compared to other cruciferous vegetables, and broccoli extracts have a particularly high concentration of sulforaphane (3), (4).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Ambrotose AO^® capsules
   •  MannaBears™ supplement
   •  Optimal Support Packets
   •  Phyt-Aloe^® capsules or powder
 

Broccoli (whole plant)

Broccoli. The leaves and stem of broccoli, Brassica oleracea italica, are an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Broccoli also contains the additional nutrients protein, fiber, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid and biotin, as well as bioflavonoids (1). Many of these nutrients have antioxidant properties.
     Recent attention has been devoted to an additional component of cruciferous vegetables, namely, the glucosinolates. Glucosinolates are biologically inactive, sulfur-containing compounds that can be broken down in the human gastrointestinal tract. Isothiocyanates, including sulforaphane, are the biologically active metabolites of glucosinolates that can then be absorbed through the intestine (2). Broccoli has a high glucosinolate content compared to other cruciferous vegetables, and broccoli extracts have a particularly high concentration of sulforaphane (3), (4).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  GlycoBears^® tablets
 

Broccoli concentrate (floret)

Broccoli. The leaves and stem of broccoli, Brassica oleracea italica, are an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Broccoli also contains the additional nutrients protein, fiber, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid and biotin, as well as bioflavonoids (1). Many of these nutrients have antioxidant properties.
     Recent attention has been devoted to an additional component of cruciferous vegetables, namely, the glucosinolates. Glucosinolates are biologically inactive, sulfur-containing compounds that can be broken down in the human gastrointestinal tract. Isothiocyanates, including sulforaphane, are the biologically active metabolites of glucosinolates that can then be absorbed through the intestine (2). Broccoli has a high glucosinolate content compared to other cruciferous vegetables, and broccoli extracts have a particularly high concentration of sulforaphane (3), (4).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Optimal Support Packets
 

Broccoli concentrate (floret) standardized to 6% glucosinolates, sulforaphane

Broccoli. The leaves and stem of broccoli, Brassica oleracea italica, are an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Broccoli also contains the additional nutrients protein, fiber, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid and biotin, as well as bioflavonoids (1). Many of these nutrients have antioxidant properties.
     Recent attention has been devoted to an additional component of cruciferous vegetables, namely, the glucosinolates. Glucosinolates are biologically inactive, sulfur-containing compounds that can be broken down in the human gastrointestinal tract. Isothiocyanates, including sulforaphane, are the biologically active metabolites of glucosinolates that can then be absorbed through the intestine (2). Broccoli has a high glucosinolate content compared to other cruciferous vegetables, and broccoli extracts have a particularly high concentration of sulforaphane (3), (4).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  PhytoBurst^® Nutritional Chews
   •  PhytoMatrix^® caplets
 

Bromelain

Bromelain, extracted from the stem and fruit of the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus), is an enzyme that digests proteins. It was introduced as a dietary supplement in 1957 and has been used in many clinical trials since then. Bromelain is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) (21CFR184.1024).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  BounceBack^® capsules
 

Brown rice flour

Brown rice flour. Brown rice (or "hulled rice") is unmilled or partly milled rice, Oryza sativa. The process that produces brown rice removes only the outermost layer, the husk, of the rice kernel, which is the least damaging to its nutritional value and avoids the unnecessary loss of nutrients that occurs with further processing. To make brown rice flour, the husk of rice or paddy is removed and raw rice is ground to form a powder. Brown rice is an excellent source of manganese, and a good source of the minerals selenium and magnesium (1). Brown rice flour is gluten free.

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Ambrotose^® Complex capsules
   •  SPORT™ capsules
 

Brown rice syrup

Brown rice syrup is a sweetener derived by combining cooked brown rice with enzymes to break down the starches. The final product is roughly 50% soluble complex carbohydrates, 45% maltose and 3% glucose, but the final carbohydrate profile can be adjusted for desired sweetness and usage.

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  PhytoBurst^® Nutritional Chews
 

Brussels sprout (aerial part)

Brussels sprout is a cruciferous vegetable closely related to the cabbage and a member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae. The sprouts are named for the area in which they were first cultivated sometime around the 15^th century, Brussels, Belgium (1). Brussels sprouts are an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin K, and a good source of manganese. They are also a source of riboflavin, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, dietary fiber, protein, vitamin A, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate and potassium (2). Many of these nutrients have antioxidant activities.
     Recent attention has been devoted to an additional component of cruciferous vegetables, namely, the glucosinolates. Glucosinolates are sulfur-containing compounds that can be broken down in the human gastrointestinal tract. Isothiocyanates, including sulforaphane, are the metabolites of glucosinolates that can then be absorbed through the intestine (3). Brussels sprouts have a particularly high glucosinolate content compared to other cruciferous vegetables (4).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  Ambrotose AO^® capsules
   •  MannaBears™ supplement
   •  Optimal Support Packets
   •  Phyt-Aloe^® capsules or powder
 

Brussels sprout (whole plant)

Brussels sprout is a cruciferous vegetable closely related to the cabbage and a member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae. The sprouts are named for the area in which they were first cultivated sometime around the 15^th century, Brussels, Belgium (1). Brussels sprouts are an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin K, and a good source of manganese. They are also a source of riboflavin, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, dietary fiber, protein, vitamin A, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate and potassium (2). Many of these nutrients have antioxidant activities.
     Recent attention has been devoted to an additional component of cruciferous vegetables, namely, the glucosinolates. Glucosinolates are sulfur-containing compounds that can be broken down in the human gastrointestinal tract. Isothiocyanates, including sulforaphane, are the metabolites of glucosinolates that can then be absorbed through the intestine (3). Brussels sprouts have a particularly high glucosinolate content compared to other cruciferous vegetables (4).

This ingredient can be found in the following products:
   •  GlycoBears^® tablets
 

Butylene glycol

Butylene glycol is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products to assist in mixing of ingredients or to reduce the thickness of liquids (1). According to the Cosmetics Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association, that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), butylene glycol is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (2).

Butyrospermum parkii (Shea butter)

Butyrospermum parkii (Shea butter). Shea butter is a fat obtained from the fruit of the Karite tree, Butyrospermum parkii. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent (1). One of its actions is to slow the loss of water from the skin by forming a barrier on the skin’s surface. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.