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Soy (soybean)

Soy (Soybean)

Soy (soybean) is a plant in the legume species that is native to eastern parts of Asia and is considered a one of the staple foods of that region. Soybeans are high in protein, essential amino acids, and contain isoflavones which is a compound that may have some positive health effects for women’s health problems. …

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Saw palmetto

Saw Palmetto (extract)

Saw palmetto is a kind of herb and plant that is native to the eastern parts of the United States. Saw palmetto extract is sometimes used as a natural medicine, home remedy, naturopathic medicine, homeopathic medicine, herbal dietary supplement, and alternative medicine for its potential health benefits most commonly for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Other …

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Lycopene

Lycopene

Lycopene is a natural chemical and carotene pigment that is commonly found in fruits and vegetables that are red. Lycopene can be found in tomatoes, apricots, watermelons, pink grapefruits, and other red fruits and vegetables. Its strong red color are said to be useful as a food coloring. Lycopene’s red color also gives it antioxidant …

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Licorice (Liquorice)

Licorice Liquorice (Root)

Licorice (Liquorice) is the root of Glycyyrhiza glabra most commonly found in Turkey, Greece, and all around Asia. Licorice is a legume and an herbaceous perennial plant. Licorice root contains a compound called glycyrrhizic acid and it is used to treat a number of different health conditions. People often times use Licorice (Liquorice) as an …

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Garlic (Allium sativum)

Garlic

Garlic (Allium sativum) is an herb that is a species of plant within the onion genus, Allium. Garlic is a native herb to central Asia and is best known as a culinary flavoring agent. Garlic is also said to have multitude of health benefits as a home remedy, herbal cure, homeopathic medicine, alternative medicine, nutritional …

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