Ingredient Glossary
Ingredient Glossary
Healing Herbs & Magnificent Minerals
Over the years, we have used more than 400 herbs, botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals sourced from forests, fields and oceans around the world. Carefully selected for use in our natural health supplements, we value the raw purity and vitality-bringing qualities of nature’s ingredients.
Explore our A–Z and discover what makes each ingredient unique and where you can find it in New Nordic products.
A
Acerola Cherries
A tropical fruit naturally rich in vitamin C and traditionally valued for its antioxidant properties.
Annurca Apple
A distinctive apple variety from Southern Italy, naturally rich in procyanidins and a signature New Nordic botanical at the heart of our approach to hair nutrition.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Traditionally used for digestion and is increasingly popular as an ingredient in everyday wellness routines.
Artichoke
A Mediterranean botanical traditionally valued for supporting digestion and normal intestinal function.
B
Bacterial Cultures
Selected live bacterial cultures are commonly used in modern supplements designed around the gut microbiome and digestive well-being.
Berberine
A natural compound found in barberry (Berberis vulgaris), increasingly popular in supplements for its potential role in weight management.
Biotin
Also known as vitamin B7, biotin helps maintain normal hair and skin.
Boswellia
Also known as Indian frankincense, the Boswellia serrata tree produces a fragrant resin traditionally valued for joint health and mobility.
C
Chromium
An essential mineral that contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism and the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels.
Copper
An essential mineral that contributes to normal hair pigmentation and helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Creatine
A naturally occurring compound that helps supply energy to muscles and supports physical performance during high-intensity exercise.
E
Ergothioneine
A naturally occurring amino acid antioxidant found in certain foods, with golden oyster mushrooms being particularly rich in ergothioneine.
F
Fibre
An important part of a balanced diet, best known for supporting normal digestive function.
G
Gotu Kola
A botanical traditionally used in Asian herbal practices and associated with memory, mental clarity and healthy circulation.
Green Tea
Traditionally valued for vitality and naturally rich in plant compounds known as polyphenols.
H
Horsetail
A traditional botanical naturally rich in silica and long associated with healthy hair, skin and nails.
Hyaluronic Acid
A substance naturally present in the body and widely valued in beauty for its ability to retain moisture.
Hydrolysed Rice Protein
A plant-derived protein used in hair care to help condition hair and improve its appearance and volume.
I
Irish Sea Moss
Irish sea moss is a type of red seaweed found along rocky Atlantic coastlines, naturally containing minerals and other nutrients found in marine plants.
J
Jojoba Oil
A lightweight botanical oil valued in skincare for helping moisturise, condition and soften dry skin.
L
Lion’s Mane
A functional mushroom traditionally used in East Asia and now widely associated with memory, focus and cognitive well-being.
Liquorice Root
A traditional botanical widely used in skincare for its soothing properties and association with a more even-looking complexion.
Long Pepper
A botanical traditionally used in Ayurvedic practice, particularly for digestion, and often combined with other botanical ingredients.
M
Magnesium
An essential mineral supporting normal muscle function, energy metabolism and normal functioning of the nervous system.
Milk Thistle
One of the best-known traditional liver botanicals, long valued for supporting liver health and digestion.
Millet
An ancient grain traditionally valued for healthy hair and used as a signature botanical in our hair supplements.
N
Nopal Cactus
Also known as prickly pear, nopal has traditionally been used in Mexico in connection with appetite and weight management.
P
Pine Bark (Pinasterol™)
French maritime pine bark is a signature New Nordic botanical, sourced from the Landes Forest in France and used alongside magnesium across our Magic Magnesium™ range.
Pomegranate
A vibrant fruit traditionally associated with vitality and naturally rich in plant compounds including polyphenols.
Pumpkin Seed
Naturally rich in nutrients and traditionally valued for supporting men’s urinary and prostate health.
R
Red Clover
A botanical traditionally used during menopause and naturally rich in plant compounds known as isoflavones.
Red Core™ Apple
Red Core™ is New Nordic's distinctive red-fleshed apple ingredient, naturally rich in fibre and polyphenols and specially selected for use in Fibre Trim™.
S
Sea Buckthorn
A distinctive Nordic berry traditionally valued for supporting healthy skin and mucous membranes.
Selenium
An essential trace mineral that helps protect cells from oxidative stress and supports normal immune function.
Spermidine
A naturally occurring compound found in foods such as wheat germ and increasingly studied in healthy-ageing research.
T
Turmeric
A distinctive golden root traditionally used in Ayurveda and particularly associated with joints, movement and an active lifestyle.
V
Vitamin B12
An essential vitamin supporting normal energy metabolism and psychological function while helping reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin C
An essential vitamin that supports normal collagen formation and helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
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