Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a thorny shrub that produces small, bright orange berries. Its tart berries contain vitamin C, carotenoids, and other antioxidant compounds. The berries and seeds also provide oils with different fatty-acid profiles. It is available as juice, powder, oil, and capsules. Potential Benefits Nutritional support: The berries provide vitamin C and
Chlorella is a tiny, single-celled freshwater green algae—not an herb. Sold as powder, tablets, and capsules, it contains protein, iron, folate, and chlorophyll, the pigment that gives it its rich green color. Nutrient amounts vary between products. Potential Benefits Nutritional support: Adds protein and micronutrients, although small servings provide only modest amounts. Cholesterol support: Some
Spirulina is a blue-green microorganism called a cyanobacterium, commonly sold as powder, tablets, or capsules. It contains protein, iron, beta-carotene, and the blue pigment phycocyanin. It is a nutritional supplement—not a leafy herb or an established classical Ayurvedic medicine. Benefits Nutrition: Provides protein and some minerals, although a small daily serving supplies only a modest
