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This is a list of micronutrients.
[edit] Nutrients
- 5-HTP - higher bioavailable form of tryptophan, precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin, promotes relaxed poise and sound sleep
- Alpha-GPC (L-alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine, Choline alfoscerate) - most effective choline precursor, readily crosses the blood-brain barrier
- Caffeine - improves concentration, idea production, but hinders memory encoding. Also produces the jitters.
- Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) - Amino acid. Transports fatty acids through cellular membranes and cytosol into cells' mitochondria, where the fats undergo oxidation to produce ATP, the universal energy molecule. Synergistic with lipoic acid. Precursor of acetylcholine (donating the acetyl portion). Inhibits lipfuscin formation.
- CDP-Choline (Cytidine Diphosphate Choline) - choline precursor, a more economical alternative to Alpha GPC
- Choline bitartrate - precursor of acetylcholine, general nootropic, anti-depressant
- Choline citrate - precursor of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, general nootropic, anti-depressant.
- Chondroitin sulfate -
- Coenzyme q-10- increases oxygen transport through the mitocondria of the cells. Appears to slow age-related dementia
- Creatine - increases brain energy levels via ATP production
- DMAE - approved treatment for ADD/ADHD, precursor of acetylcholine, cholinergic agent, removes lipofuscin from the brain, anti-depressant
- Egg protein -
- Ephedrine -
- Flavonoid (aka bioflavonoid) -
- Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) -
- Garum armoricum extract - Adaptogen.
- Glucosamine -
- Glycyrrhizic Acid -
- Huperzine A - potent acetylcholinesterase inhibitor derived from Chinese club-moss.
- Idebenone - stimulates nerve growth, and has same effects as Coenzyme q-10 without its harmful side-effects
- Inositol - Alternative source of energy. Stimulates creativity.
- Lecithin - precursor of acetylcholine
- Lipoic acid - synergistic with Acetyl-L-carnitine.
- Phenibut -
- Pregnenolone -
- Phosphatidyl-serine
- Resveratrol -
- Theanine - Amino acid. Found in tea. Increases serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. Increases alpha-wave based alert relaxation.
- Theophylline -
- Vinpocetine - micro-circulation enhancer, improves oxygen supply to brain cells
- Yeast, nutritional -
- Adelma Simmons
- Aglaophotis
- Aglaophotis
- Alino crio
- Allspice
- Aloe Vera
- Ambrosia herbs
- Amchur (mango powder)
- Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
- Anise
- Annatto
- Apple mint
- Arrowroot
- Artemisia vulgaris
- Rocket (Arugula)
- Asafoetida
- Asarum europaeum
- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) - Root. Adaptogen. Also known as Indian ginseng. Adaptogen used as tonics to normalize body processes and reduce stress and anxiety.
- Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) - Herb. Elevates curiosity, enhances memory and concentration, improves protein synthesis in brain cell repair and new dendritic growth.
- Barberry
- Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
- Bay Laurel
- Bay leaves
- Berebere
- Bison grass (Hierochloe odorata)
- Bitters
- Black cardamom
- Black cumin
- Black limes
- Pepper (black, white, and green)
- Blue Cohosh
- Bog Labrador Tea
- Boldo
- Bolivian Coriander (Porophyllum ruderale)
- Borage (Borago officinalis)
- Bush tomato
- Calamus
- Camomile
- Candle nut
- Caper (Capparis spinosa)
- Caraway
- Cardamom
- Carob Pod
- Catsear
- Celastrus Panicaltus - Herb.
- Celery salt
- Celery seed
- Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)
- Chicory
- Chile pepper
- Chili powder
- Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
- Cicely (Myrrhis odorata)
- [[Cilantro (see Coriander) (Coriandrum sativum)
- Cinnamon (and Cassia)
- Clary
- Cloves
- Coffee - Bean. Contains caffeine; brewed coffee is high in antioxidants.
- Comfrey
- Common Rue
- Coptis
- Coriander
- Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita)
- Cow Parsley
- Cress
- Cuban Oregano
- Cumin
- Curry powder
- Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii)
- Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus, C. flexuosus, and other species)
- Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca, T. diffusa)
- Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
- Demulcent
- Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) medicinal
- Dill seed
- Dill (Anethum graveolens)
- Echinacea -
- Echinopanax Elatum (root) - adaptogen
- Edelweiss
- Elderberry
- Eleutherococcus senticosus (root) - adaptogen
- Emmenagogue
- Epazote (Chenopodium ambrosioides)
- Ephedra -
- Eryngium foetidum
- Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
- Fenugreek
- Filé powder
- Five-spice powder (Chinese)
- Fo-ti-tieng
- Galangal
- Garam masala
- Garden cress
- Garlic chives
- Garlic
- Ginger root
- Ginkgo biloba - Root. Adaptogen. Increases blood flow to the extremities including the brain, nootropic effects are disputed.
- Ginseng - adaptogen
- Ginseng, Siberian (Eleutherococcus senticosus) - Root. Anti-anxiety adaptogen that normalizes physical stress and mental consequences.
- Gotu Kola - Herb and root.
- Grains of paradise
- Grape seed extract
- Green tea
- Guaco
- Hawthorn (Crataegus sanguinea) extract (fruit) - adaptogen
- Hawthorne Tree
- Herbes de Provence
- Horseradish
- Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
- Jalap
- Jamaican jerk spice
- Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) - adaptogen
- John the Conqueror
- Juniper
- Kaffir Lime Leaves (Citrus hystrix, C. papedia)
- Kokam
- Labrador tea
- Land cress
- Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
- Ledum
- Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) - Herb. Anti-depressant.
- Lemon basil
- Lemon mint
- Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora)
- Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora)
- Licorice - adaptogen
- Limnophila aromatica
- Long pepper
- Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
- Luohanguo
- Mahlab
- Malabathrum
- Manchurian Thorn Tree (Aralia manchurica)]] (root) - adaptogen
- Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
- Marrubium vulgare
- Marsh Labrador Tea
- Mastic
- Meadowsweet
- Mentha
- Mint (Mentha spp.)
- Milk thistle (Silybum)
- Bergamot (Monarda didyma)
- Mountain Skullcap
- Mullien (Verbascum thapsus)
- Mustard
- Mustard seed
- Nashia inaguensis
- Nepeta
- Nigella sativa
- Nigella (Kolanji, Black caraway)
- Noni - adaptogen
- Nutmeg (and Mace)
- Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis et al)
- Oregano (Origanum vulgare, O. heracleoticum, and other species)
- Orris root
- Osmorhiza
- Panax quinquefolius
- Ponch phoran
- Pandan leaf
- Paprika
- Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
- Peppermint
- Perilla
- Pomegranate seeds (though some consider these a fruit, not a spice)
- Poppy seed
- Primrose (Primula) — candied flowers, tea
- Purslane
- Quatre épices
- Ramsons
- Ras-el hanout
- Raspberry (leaves)
- Rhodiola Rosea - Herb. Adaptogen; elevates mood, alleviates depression. Promotes mental energy and stamina, reduces fatigue.
- Roman chamomile
- Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
- Rue
- Sage (Salvia officinalis)
- Safflower
- Saffron
- Saigon Cinnamon
- Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor or Poterium sanguisorba)
- Salvia
- Sansho
- Sassafras
- Savory (Satureja hortensis, S. montana)
- Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) (seed) - adaptogen
- Scutellaria costaricana
- Senna (herb)
- Senna obtusifolia
- Sesame seed
- Sialagogue
- Siberian Chaga (Inonotus obliques) - adaptogen
- Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) - Root. Anti-anxiety adaptogen that normalizes physical stress and mental consequences.
- Siraitia grosvenorii (luohanguo)
- Smudge stick
- Sonchus
- Sorrel (Rumex spp.)
- Spearmint
- St John's Wort - Herb. The active components: hypericin and hyperforin, are clinically indicated to be effective in cases of mild to medium depression.
- Star anise
- Stevia
- Suma (Pfaffia paniculata) - adaptogen
- Sumac
- Summer savory
- Sutherlandia frutescens - Herb. Adaptogen, blood detoxifier.
- Sweet grass
- Sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata)
- Sweet woodruff
- Szechuan pepper (Xanthoxylum piperitum)
- Tamarind
- Tandoori masala
- Tansy
- Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
- Tea - Herb. Contains theophylline and theanine. Increases alpha-wave based alert relaxation (relieves stress).
- Teucrium polium
- Thai basil
- Thyme
- Tribulus terrestris
- Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) - adaptogen
- Turmeric
- Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia)
- Vasaka
- Vietnamese Coriander
- Wasabi
- Watercress
- Wattleseed
- Wild ginger
- Wild thyme
- Winter savory
- Wolfberry
- Woodruff
- Yarrow
- Yerba Buena
- Yohimbe - Bark. Boosts dopamine levels as much as 80%, though how it does this is not yet understood. Aphrodesiac. Yohimbe poses some health risks through its side-effects: it is a neuro-paralytic which slows down breathing and induces acidosis, some symptoms of which are malaise, nausea, and vomitting. Contraindicated for users of megadoses of acidic vitamins or nutrients.
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