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Bacteria
Single-celled microorganisms. Some bacteria can cause disease; other"friendly" bacteria are normally present in the body and perform such useful functions as aiding digestion and protecting the body from harmful invading organisms.

BCAA's (Branch Chain Amino Acids)
Leucine, Valine, and Isoleucine are called "branch chain" aminos due to their molecular structure and are important essential amino acids well known for their anticatabolic (muscle-saving) benefits. They are called BCAA's because they structurally branch off another chain of atoms instead of forming a line. See: Amino Acid Complex

B-Complex Vitamins
A group of eleven known vitamins that work together in your body. All play vital roles in the conversion of food into energy. Essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system, and the maintenance of good digestion. Helps promote healthy skin, hair, and eyes. These are water soluble vitamins, which means they cannot be stored by your body and must be replaced every day. See: Ultra B-Complex

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Gradual enlargement of the prostate. It occurs in approximately half of all men over the age of fifty and three quarters of men over seventy years of age - a total of about 10 million American men. BPH is largely attributable to hormonal changes associated with aging. See: Saw Palmetto; Prostate Care

Beta carotene
A phytonutrient carotenoid with antioxidant and pro-vitamin A activity. In addition to providing the body with a safe source of Vitamin A, beta carotene works with other natural protectors to defend your cells from harmful free radical damage. See: Beta Carotene; D. Salina Beta Carotene

Bilberry
The Bilberry plant is closely related to blueberries and currants, all of which belong to the genus "Vaccinium". The whole fruits from these plants contain important tannins as well as vitamins A and C. The specific activity of Bilberry comes from concentrated fruit pigments called anthocyanins which have a specific strengthening effect on the walls of the vascular system.
Binder
A substance used in pharmacy to hold together the ingredients of a compressed tablet.

Binders, Excipients, Fillers Dictionary

Acacia gum
Plant extract used as a binder to hold materials together.

Acidisol
Acidic filler for increased ingredient activity.

Alcohol
Adds mass and preserves liquid ingredients.

Apple Pectin
Speeds absorption and breakdown of capsule or tablet.

Avicel
A microcrstalline cellulose that helps with tablet compression and aids in tablet disintegration.

Calcium Carbonate
Mass adding filler with low weight/mass ratio. Used in products where a lot of size needs to be added with little weight.

Calcium phosphate- dibasic
A mined, naturally-occuring mineral that helps with tablet compression. It can be considered both a binder and a filler.

Calcium stearate
Adds mass to tablet and acts as lubricant in breakdown.

Calcium Sulfate
Sulfur based filler used mainly in tablets and capsules.

Carbomer
A synthetic gelling agent necessary to obtain a water-based gel.

Cellulose
Microcrystalline ingredient in tablet coatings and capsules.

Cellulose acetate phthalate
Used as an enteric coating which provides both buffering and time release actions.

Citric Acid
a natural preservative.

Dextrose
Used as a basic filler and also acts as disintigrant to faciliate breakdown.

Dicalcium Phosphate
Used mainly to bring additional mass to tablet. Also "cements" tablet together.

Diethyl phthalate
Used as a "plasticizer."

Ditab (dibasic calcium phosphate)
A mined, naturally-occuring mineral that helps with tablet compression. It can be considered both a binder and a filler.

Eleema P100
Anti-fungal compound. It sounds chemical laden, but it is a natural product.

Fructose
A sweetner for chewable or sublingual tablets.

Fumed silica
Used as a flow agent in manufacturing.

Gelatin
Binds sublingual or chewable tablet together.

Glycerin
Adds mass to either liquid or softgel products.

Hydroxypropyl metheylcellulose
Derived from cellulose (which is from wood pulp or cotton seed fiber), it is used as a tablet binder or coating agent.

Bioflavonoid
Any of a group of biologically active flavonoids. They are essential for the stability and absorption of vitamin C. Although they are not technically vitamins, they are sometimes referred to as vitamin P. See: Vitamin C

Biological Value
Both the biological efficiency of a protein and any of a number of methods used to measure a protein's biological efficiency.

Biotin
This vitamin is used for fat, protein, carbohydrate metabolism, cell growth, and fatty acid production.

Blood-brain barrier
A mechanism involving the capillaries and certain other cells of the brain that keeps many substances, especially water-based substances, from passing out of the blood vessels to be absorbed by the brain tissue.

Boron
A mineral that not only aides in calcium absorption, but also may increase blood levels of testosterone.

Bovine cartilage
A source of mucopolysaccharides which have anti-inflammatory and joint protective properties.

Bromelain
A naturally extracted digestive enzyme that may help accelerate tissue repair. See: Quercetin/Bromelain

Bronchial Tubes
Hollow air passageways that branch from the windpipe (trachea) into the lungs. They carry oxygen into the lungs and pass waste gases (mostly carbon dioxide) out of the body.

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