A member of the xanthophyll carotenoid family of pigments, lutein is crucial to the process of photosynthesis in plants. This antioxidant is mostly present in colorful fruits and vegetables...
Wasabi, also known as Japanese horseradish (wasabia japonica), is a plant in the brassicaceae family, which also includes mustard, cabbage, and broccoli. Wasabi has...
Xanthoparmelia is a genus of lichenized fungi in the parmeliaceae family. Lichens are unique symbiotic creatures that are created through the mutualistic interaction of...
Germanium, a trace element that is widely distributed in many environments, has recently gained increasing scientific interest due to its alleged health advantages. Although...