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This study investigated the qualitative and quantitative phytochemical composition of
CELLIFEIQ, a commercially available polyherbal supplement. The work addressed the lack of scientific data on the product’s chemical profile by using standard phytochemical screening and spectrophotometric methods to identify and quantify major secondary metabolites. The qualitative results showed the presence of steroids, coumarins, flavonoids, tannins, and cardiac glycosides, while saponins were not detected. Quantitative analysis further revealed that steroids were the most abundant constituent (23.93 ± 0.05 mg/g), followed by coumarins (15.53 ± 0.16 mg/g), flavonoids (13.29 ± 0.18 mg/g), tannins (12.93 ± 0.09 mg/g), and cardiac glycosides (12.32 ± 0.18 mg/g). These findings show a phytochemical pattern consistent with extracts obtained using organic solvents, which tend to favor lipophilic compounds. The study fills an important knowledge gap by providing evidence-based information about a product commonly promoted for health and wellness but rarely subjected to scientific scrutiny. The identified constituents suggest that CELLIFEIQ contains compounds with known antioxidant and physiological effects, although their actual biological impact requires further investigation. The results form a foundation for future pharmacological and toxicological studies, highlight the need for standardized quality control in herbal supplement production, and support regulatory efforts to ensure product safety and transparency
CELLIFEIQ, a commercially available polyherbal supplement. The work addressed the lack of scientific data on the product’s chemical profile by using standard phytochemical screening and spectrophotometric methods to identify and quantify major secondary metabolites. The qualitative results showed the presence of steroids, coumarins, flavonoids, tannins, and cardiac glycosides, while saponins were not detected. Quantitative analysis further revealed that steroids were the most abundant constituent (23.93 ± 0.05 mg/g), followed by coumarins (15.53 ± 0.16 mg/g), flavonoids (13.29 ± 0.18 mg/g), tannins (12.93 ± 0.09 mg/g), and cardiac glycosides (12.32 ± 0.18 mg/g). These findings show a phytochemical pattern consistent with extracts obtained using organic solvents, which tend to favor lipophilic compounds. The study fills an important knowledge gap by providing evidence-based information about a product commonly promoted for health and wellness but rarely subjected to scientific scrutiny. The identified constituents suggest that CELLIFEIQ contains compounds with known antioxidant and physiological effects, although their actual biological impact requires further investigation. The results form a foundation for future pharmacological and toxicological studies, highlight the need for standardized quality control in herbal supplement production, and support regulatory efforts to ensure product safety and transparency
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