Floradyle Ingredient Library 

Artichoke Extract (Cynara scolymus)

• What it is: Leaf extract rich in cynarin, flavonoids, and natural bitters.
• Natural occurrence: Native to North Africa; cultivated across the Mediterranean and Central Europe.
• Why it matters: Encourages bile production for fat digestion, supports liver enzymatic activity, and provides antioxidant polyphenols that help maintain healthy lipid metabolism.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Pre-digests polyphenols into smaller phenolics for improved uptake and faster digestive support.

Astragalus membranaceus (Root)

• What it is: An adaptogenic TCM root rich in polysaccharides, saponins, and flavonoids.
• Natural occurrence: Perennial native to China, Mongolia, and Korea.
• Why it matters: Promotes innate and adaptive immune signaling, helps maintain cellular energy (NAD+/ATP pathways), and is studied for effects on telomere maintenance and healthy aging.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Breaks high-molecular-weight polysaccharides into bioactive oligosaccharides that are easier to absorb.

Bitter Melon Extract (Momordica charantia)

• What it is: Fruit extract containing triterpene glycosides, peptides, and micronutrients.
• Natural occurrence: Originates in India and China; grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean.
• Why it matters: Traditionally used for metabolic balance; supports glucose handling, digestive secretions, and oxidative stress reduction via plant antioxidants.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: De-bittering while preserving glycosides; improves gut tolerability and polyphenol bioavailability.

Choline

• What it is: An essential methyl donor and precursor to acetylcholine and phosphatidylcholine.
• Natural occurrence: Eggs, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains.
• Why it matters: Supports brain signaling, liver lipid transport, cell membrane integrity, and homocysteine metabolism for cardiovascular balance.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Co-fermented matrices can aid micellar formation, supporting choline transport and utilization.

Chromium

• What it is: Essential trace mineral involved in insulin co-factors.
• Natural occurrence: Whole grains, nuts, legumes, some vegetables and yeasts.
• Why it matters: Supports carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism and helps maintain healthy glucose responses after meals.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Forms organic chromium complexes that are typically more bioavailable than inorganic forms.

Cranberry Extract

• What it is: Concentrated proanthocyanidins (PACs) and vitamin C–rich berry actives.
• Natural occurrence: Native to North America; now cultivated widely.
• Why it matters: PACs help maintain urinary tract cleanliness, while polyphenols support vascular health and antioxidant capacity.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Stabilizes PACs and converts them into absorbable phenolic metabolites.

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

• What it is: Water-soluble vitamin central to one-carbon metabolism.
• Natural occurrence: Dark leafy greens, legumes, grains.
• Why it matters: Enables DNA synthesis and repair, supports red and white blood cell formation, and underpins methylation for neurological and cardiovascular health.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Co-fermented B-complex arrays may enhance cofactor synergy and stability.

Ginseng Extract (Panax)

• What it is: Root standardized for ginsenosides (Rb1, Rg1, etc.).
• Natural occurrence: East Asia; Korean and Panax varieties prized.
• Why it matters: Supports mental clarity, stress adaptability, circulation, and mitochondrial efficiency via AMPK/NO pathways.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Converts ginsenosides into smaller aglycones that are more readily absorbed.

Glucosamine HCl

• What it is: Amino sugar component of cartilage glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans.
• Natural occurrence: Endogenous; commonly sourced from crustaceans or vegan fermentation.
• Why it matters: Provides raw material for cartilage matrix renewal and helps maintain joint mobility and synovial fluid viscosity.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Co-fermented delivery can pair glucosamine with supportive peptides for joint tissue nutrition.

Glucuronolactone

• What it is: Endogenous metabolite of glucuronic acid.
• Natural occurrence: Produced in connective tissues and plants.
• Why it matters: Participates in phase II detox conjugation, supporting clearance of endogenous by-products and select xenobiotics; complements liver and cellular cleanup pathways.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Synergizes with organic acids and polyphenols generated during fermentation for balanced detox support.

Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

• What it is: Polyphenol-dense fruit rich in punicalagins, ellagitannins, and anthocyanins.
• Natural occurrence: Cultivated in Mediterranean and subtropical regions.
• Why it matters: Supports vascular tone, endothelial function, and oxidative balance; ellagitannins convert to urolithins, linked to mitochondrial health.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Accelerates conversion toward bioactive phenolic metabolites that are easily utilized.

Raspberry Extract (Raspberry Ketones)

• What it is: Natural aromatic compounds from red raspberries.
• Natural occurrence: Europe and Asia; cultivated globally.
• Why it matters: Used in metabolic-focused formulas; paired with polyphenols to support adiponectin pathways and metabolic balance.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Co-fermentation with fibers and acids may enhance transport and stability.

Hintonia latiflora (Bark)

• What it is: Bark rich in flavonoids and neoflavonoids (e.g., coutareagenin).
• Natural occurrence: Mexico and Central America.
• Why it matters: Traditionally used for metabolic and vascular wellness; supports glycemic balance and microcirculatory integrity.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Releases smaller phenolics with potentially improved absorption.

Hyaluronic Acid (including Vegan Fermented HA)

• What it is: Glycosaminoglycan that binds large amounts of water.
• Natural occurrence: In skin, joints, eyes, and connective tissue.
• Why it matters: Supports skin hydration and elasticity, joint lubrication, and tissue comfort; molecular weight influences function.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Fermentation yields consistent molecular weights and clean profiles ideal for bioavailability.

Ginger Extract (Zingiber officinale)

• What it is: Rhizome with gingerols, shogaols, and zingerone.
• Natural occurrence: Tropical/subtropical regions; widely cultivated.
• Why it matters: Supports digestive comfort, motion balance, and healthy inflammatory responses; promotes circulatory warmth.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Converts gingerols/shogaols into more soluble forms, supporting rapid uptake.

Silica (from Horsetail, Equisetum arvense)

• What it is: Bioavailable silicon critical for connective tissue architecture.
• Natural occurrence: Plants, especially horsetail; present in water and some foods.
• Why it matters: Supports collagen cross-linking, hair/skin/nails, bone mineral matrix, and elastin resilience.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Organic acid complexation can aid silicon transport and utilization.

Coconut (Cocos nucifera)

• What it is: Nutrient-dense drupe rich in medium-chain fatty acids (lauric, caprylic, capric).
• Natural occurrence: Tropical coastal regions; widely cultivated in Asia.
• Why it matters: Provides clean cellular energy, microbiome balance, and lipid-soluble nutrient transport; lauric acid supports host defense.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Emulsifies lipids into fine micelles with plant acids for better assimilation.

Collagen from Eggshell Membrane

• What it is: Natural matrix containing types I, V, and X collagen, plus elastin, GAGs, and bioactive peptides.
• Natural occurrence: Inner membrane of eggshells.
• Why it matters: Provides structural peptides that nourish synovial cartilage, support joint comfort, and contribute to skin firmness.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Produces short-chain peptides that are highly bioavailable.

Collagen Hydrolysate

• What it is: Enzymatically pre-digested collagen (small peptides).
• Natural occurrence: Derived from collagen-rich tissues (often bovine/marine).
• Why it matters: Supplies glycine, proline, hydroxyproline for collagen synthesis, supporting tendons, ligaments, joints, and dermal elasticity.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Further reduces peptide size and pairs with co-factors for collagen formation.

Copper (and Copper Sulfate as a Source)

• What it is: Essential trace mineral involved in redox enzymes (e.g., SOD).
• Natural occurrence: Yeasts, nuts, legumes, organ meats; present in plants and animals.
• Why it matters: Supports iron transport, melanin synthesis (hair/skin), connective tissue enzymes (lysyl oxidase), energy production, and neurotransmitter pathways.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Chelates copper with amino acids/peptides for gentle, high-absorption delivery.

Magnesium

• What it is: Macro-mineral cofactor in 300+ enzymatic reactions.
• Natural occurrence: Whole grains, nuts, seeds, leafy greens, mineral waters.
• Why it matters: Central to ATP production, muscle relaxation, nerve signaling, electrolyte balance, sleep quality, and bone matrix.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Forms highly absorbable organic magnesium salts/chelates within the ferment matrix.

Manganese

• What it is: Enzymatic trace cofactor for antioxidant and connective tissue enzymes.
• Natural occurrence: Whole grains, legumes, nuts, teas, greens.
• Why it matters: Cofactor for Mn-SOD, glycosyltransferases (cartilage/bone), and enzymes in carb and amino acid metabolism.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Naturally complexes with organic acids to support gentle absorption.

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)

• What it is: Organic sulfur donor.
• Natural occurrence: Low levels in produce, coffee, milk; endogenous sulfur cycles.
• Why it matters: Donates sulfur for collagen and keratin synthesis, supports joint comfort, cellular antioxidant (glutathione) status, and detox enzyme activity.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Co-delivery with cysteine-rich peptides can support glutathione pathways.

Selenium / Sodium Selenate (source)

• What it is: Essential trace element integrated into selenoproteins.
• Natural occurrence: Soil-dependent in plants; Brazil nuts, seafood, eggs.
• Why it matters: Supports thyroid hormone metabolism (deiodinases), antioxidant defense (GPx, TrxR), immune readiness, and hair/nail health.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Encourages formation of selenium-amino acid complexes for efficient use.

Olive Leaf Extract (Oleuropein)

• What it is: Leaf extract high in oleuropein and related secoiridoids.
• Natural occurrence: Throughout the Mediterranean.
• Why it matters: Supports immune defenses, antioxidant capacity, and healthy inflammatory balance; contributes to vascular wellness.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Stabilizes sensitive secoiridoids and improves phenolic absorption.

Vegan Hyaluronic Acid

• What it is: Fermentation-derived HA from plant substrates (e.g., corn/yeast).
• Natural occurrence: Produced microbially; free of animal components.
• Why it matters: Optimizes skin moisture, joint lubrication, and tissue glide with consistent molecular weights suited to oral and topical use.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Harmonizes with organic acids and peptides to support transport and hydration dynamics.

Vitamin A (Retinoids/Carotenoids)

• What it is: Fat-soluble group (retinol, retinal, retinyl esters; provitamin A carotenoids).
• Natural occurrence: Liver, eggs, dairy; carrots, pumpkin, leafy greens (as carotenoids).
• Why it matters: Fundamental for vision (rhodopsin), epithelial integrity (skin/mucosa), immune signaling, and iron metabolism.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Plant carotenoids co-delivered with lipid micelles for improved conversion and uptake.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

• What it is: Coenzyme (TPP) for energy metabolism.
• Natural occurrence: Whole grains, legumes, seeds, meats.
• Why it matters: Drives carbohydrate utilization, nerve conduction, and neurotransmitter production supporting mood and mental clarity.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Ferment matrix may protect thiamine and improve cofactor synergy.

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

• What it is: Water-soluble vitamin involved in methylation and myelin.
• Natural occurrence: Animal foods; often supplemented in plant-forward diets.
• Why it matters: Supports red blood cell formation, homocysteine regulation, neurologic function, and DNA synthesis.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Co-formulation with methyl donors and organic acids may aid absorption dynamics.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

• What it is: Precursor to FAD/FMN for redox enzymes.
• Natural occurrence: Dairy, eggs, whole grains, fish.
• Why it matters: Central to mitochondrial energy, antioxidant recycling (glutathione), skin/eye maintenance, and iron utilization.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Stabilized within redox-active ferment matrices for steady availability.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin / Nicotinamide)

• What it is: Precursor to NAD+/NADP+.
• Natural occurrence: Poultry, fish, meats; synthesized from tryptophan.
• Why it matters: Powers cellular respiration, lipid metabolism, DNA repair, and neurotransmission.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Co-delivery with polyphenols may support NAD+ economy.

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

• What it is: Building block of Coenzyme A.
• Natural occurrence: Avocado, legumes, eggs, whole grains.
• Why it matters: Crucial for fatty acid synthesis/oxidation, steroid hormone and vitamin D metabolism, and energy production.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Fermented environment helps preserve coenzyme precursors.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine group)

• What it is: Coenzyme (PLP) for amino acid metabolism.
• Natural occurrence: Whole grains, legumes, potatoes, fish, poultry.
• Why it matters: Essential for neurotransmitters, hemoglobin synthesis, glycogenolysis, and hormonal balance.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Co-fermented B-complex may enhance inter-vitamin synergy.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

• What it is: Water-soluble antioxidant and enzyme cofactor.
• Natural occurrence: Citrus, berries, rosehip, sea buckthorn, camu camu, acerola.
• Why it matters: Required for collagen formation (skin, cartilage, vessels), supports immune function, iron absorption, and redox balance.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Protected within polyphenol-rich matrices that can improve stability and uptake.

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)

• What it is: Fat-soluble pro-hormone made in skin via UVB; dietary sources supplement status.
• Natural occurrence: Oily fish, egg yolks, certain mushrooms (D2).
• Why it matters: Regulates calcium/phosphorus metabolism, supports bone and muscle, immune readiness, and neurologic signaling.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Lipid co-delivery and micellization within ferments can improve oral absorption.

Vitamin E (Tocopherols/Tocotrienols)

• What it is: Fat-soluble membrane antioxidant family.
• Natural occurrence: Wheat germ, sunflower, safflower, olive oils; nuts and seeds.
• Why it matters: Protects polyunsaturated fatty acids in cell membranes, supports immune and cardiometabolic balance.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Polyphenol co-presence supports antioxidant network recycling.

Biotin (Vitamin B7/Vitamin H)

• What it is: Coenzyme for carboxylases.
• Natural occurrence: Eggs, legumes, oats, nuts, mushrooms.
• Why it matters: Key to fatty acid synthesis, amino acid catabolism, glucose metabolism, and helps maintain hair/skin/nails and mucosal integrity.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Stable presentation within protein/peptide matrices may support steady availability.

Cinnamon Extract (Cinnamomum verum)

• What it is: Bark extract with cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, and tannins.
• Natural occurrence: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and tropical regions.
• Why it matters: Traditionally supports digestive comfort, carbohydrate handling, and microbial balance; provides aromatic polyphenols.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Tannin-rich ferments can improve phenolic solubility and palatability.

Zinc

• What it is: Essential trace element involved in 300+ enzymes and zinc-finger proteins.
• Natural occurrence: Red meat, shellfish, cheese, nuts, whole grains.
• Why it matters: Supports cell division, protein/DNA synthesis, hormone and skin health, vision, and immune function; critical during growth and repair.
• Cascade Fermentation Advantage: Forms zinc-amino acid chelates that are typically gentle and highly absorbable.