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Healthy Aging, Cognitive Health, Cellular Defense

Science-Backed Healthy Aging Ingredients

Healthy aging is one of the fastest-growing opportunities in dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages, and wellness products. Today’s consumers are looking beyond basic antioxidant claims — they want support for cellular health, cognition, energy, cardiovascular wellness, bone strength, metabolic wellness, and long-term vitality.

Blue California helps brands develop differentiated healthy aging products with science-backed, nature-based, and formulation-friendly ingredients for supplements, foods, beverages, cosmetics, and pet nutrition.

Our healthy aging portfolio includes branded and specialty ingredients such as ErgoActive® L-Ergothioneine, BrocActive™ Sulforaphane, Taxifolin BC-DHQ®, Hydroxytyrosol, Vitamin K2, Pterostilbene, and additional nature-based wellness ingredients.

Why Brands Choose Blue California Ingredients

Brands choose Blue California for trusted, science-backed ingredients that combine quality, safety, innovation, and proven formulation value. With decades of ingredient experience, FDA-notified GRAS status for select ingredients, clinical research initiatives, fermentation and bioconversion expertise, and strong regulatory and quality systems, Blue California helps brands move beyond commodity ingredients.

Our branded and specialty ingredients support premium supplements, functional foods, beverages, cosmetics, and pet nutrition products across healthy aging, cellular defense, cognitive health, antioxidant support, heart health, bone health, and functional wellness.

ErgoActive® Ergothioneine

A LONGEVITY VITAMIN THAT WORKS INSIDE CELLSϯ

Nature-identical to the longevity vitamin L-ergothioneine found in mushrooms, Blue California’s ErgoActive® ergothioneine supports mitochondrial, cellular and whole-body health and effectively boosts blood levels of ergothioneine that normally decline with aging. Rigorously evaluated in human clinical trials, ErgoActive® is the first bio-based ergothioneine with US FDA-reviewed safety. We are proud that our new ErgoActive® research program is selected as a finalist for the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA award for 2025. Please visit our new ErgoActive® webpage to learn more about this innovative ingredient.

  • US FDA No Objection to GRAS (GRN No. 734)
  • GMO-free, Kosher, Halal, Vegan
  • Water-soluble; neutral in taste, color, and odor
  • Available at 5% blended in maltodextrin or high purity >98% forms

ErgoActive® Ergothioneine

A LONGEVITY VITAMIN THAT WORKS INSIDE CELLSϯ

Nature-identical to the longevity vitamin L-ergothioneine found in mushrooms, Blue California’s ErgoActive® ergothioneine supports mitochondrial, cellular and whole-body health and effectively boosts blood levels of ergothioneine that normally decline with aging. Rigorously evaluated in human clinical trials, ErgoActive® is the first bio-based ergothioneine with US FDA-reviewed safety. We are proud that our new ErgoActive® research program is selected as a finalist for the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA award for 2025. Please visit our new ErgoActive® webpage to learn more about this innovative ingredient.

  • US FDA No Objection to GRAS (GRN No. 734)
  • GMO-free, Kosher, Halal, Vegan
  • Water-soluble; neutral in taste, color, and odor
  • Available at 5% blended in maltodextrin or high purity >98% forms

Taxifolin BC-DHQ®

A potent antioxidant for cognitive and immune health

Also known as dihydroquercetin, taxifolin is a powerful antioxidant found in apples, onions, milk thistle, and larch trees. Emerging research suggests taxifolin supports cognitive function, immune defense, and skin vitality. Its antioxidant activity also makes it an effective natural alternative to synthetic preservatives in food and cosmetics. Blue California’s Taxifolin BC-DHQ® is the first bio-based taxifolin ingredient (not extracted from larch trees) that achieved US FDA No Objection to GRAS.

  • US FDA No Objection to GRAS (GRN No. 916)
  • Non-GMO, vegan, and kosher
  • Produced via a proprietary bioconversion process

Taxifolin BC-DHQ®

A potent antioxidant for cognitive and immune health

Also known as dihydroquercetin, taxifolin is a powerful antioxidant found in apples, onions, milk thistle, and larch trees. Emerging research suggests taxifolin supports cognitive function, immune defense, and skin vitality. Its antioxidant activity also makes it an effective natural alternative to synthetic preservatives in food and cosmetics. Blue California’s Taxifolin BC-DHQ® is the first bio-based taxifolin ingredient (not extracted from larch trees) that achieved US FDA No Objection to GRAS.

  • US FDA No Objection to GRAS (GRN No. 916)
  • Non-GMO, vegan, and kosher
  • Produced via a proprietary bioconversion process
Hydroxytyrosol

Hydroxytyrosol

An antioxidant found in olives for heart healthϮ

Hydroxytyrosol is a potent antioxidant naturally present in olives and wine. Hydroxytyrosol scavenges free radicals that damage cellular components and contribute to aging. Clinical research supports its benefits for heart health and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

  • Sustainably produced by a proprietary fermentation process
  • GMO-free, vegan, kosher
  • Amphipathic (water and lipid soluble)
Hydroxytyrosol

Hydroxytyrosol

An antioxidant found in olives for heart healthϮ

Hydroxytyrosol is a potent antioxidant naturally present in olives and wine. Hydroxytyrosol scavenges free radicals that damage cellular components and contribute to aging. Clinical research supports its benefits for heart health and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

  • Sustainably produced by a proprietary fermentation process
  • GMO-free, vegan, kosher
  • Amphipathic (water and lipid soluble)

BrocActive™ Sulforaphane 

POWERFUL CELLULAR PROTECTION FROM BROCCOLI SEEDS

BrocActive™ is Blue California’s branded sulforaphane ingredient for healthy aging, cellular defense, antioxidant support, and functional wellness formulations. Inspired by the natural bioactive compounds in broccoli seeds and broccoli sprouts, BrocActive™ helps brands formulate around Nrf2 pathway support, oxidative stress defense, detoxification support, metabolic wellness, and longevity-focused nutrition.

Unlike glucoraphanin-only ingredients, which must be converted into sulforaphane by myrosinase or variable gut microflora, BrocActive™ provides free-form sulforaphane in its active form. This gives brands a more direct, predictable, and formulation-friendly way to deliver sulforaphane for cellular defense and healthy aging applications. See our dedicated page for more information on BrocActive™.

  • Available as a 5% free-form sulforaphane powder
  • Delivers pre-converted active sulforaphane
  • Does not rely on gut microflora conversion like glucoraphanin-only formats
  • Formulation-friendly format for supplement applications
  • Suitable for healthy aging, detox, cellular defense products
  • Pairs well with ErgoActive® Ergothioneine for longevity and cellular protection formulations

BrocActive™ Sulforaphane 

POWERFUL CELLULAR PROTECTION FROM BROCCOLI SEEDS

BrocActive™ is Blue California’s branded sulforaphane ingredient for healthy aging, cellular defense, antioxidant support, and functional wellness formulations. Inspired by the natural bioactive compounds in broccoli seeds and broccoli sprouts, BrocActive™ helps brands formulate around Nrf2 pathway support, oxidative stress defense, detoxification support, metabolic wellness, and longevity-focused nutrition.

Unlike glucoraphanin-only ingredients, which must be converted into sulforaphane by myrosinase or variable gut microflora, BrocActive™ provides free-form sulforaphane in its active form. This gives brands a more direct, predictable, and formulation-friendly way to deliver sulforaphane for cellular defense and healthy aging applications. See our dedicated page for more information on BrocActive™.

  • Available as a 5% free-form sulforaphane powder
  • Delivers pre-converted active sulforaphane
  • Does not rely on gut microflora conversion like glucoraphanin-only formats
  • Formulation-friendly format for supplement applications
  • Suitable for healthy aging, detox, cellular defense products
  • Pairs well with ErgoActive® Ergothioneine for longevity and cellular protection formulations

Vitamin K2

An essential vitamin supporting heart and bone healthϮ

Vitamin K2, a fat-soluble vitamin found in animal products and fermented foods, plays a vital role in cardiovascular and bone health. Blue California offers both MK-4 (most studied, naturally synthesized in mammalian cells) and MK-7 (fermentation-derived, highly bioavailable) to meet diverse formulation needs.

  • Both versions produced via a proprietary fermentation process
  • GMO-free
  • White to light yellow powder
  • Neutral in taste and odor

Vitamin K2

An essential vitamin supporting heart and bone healthϮ

Vitamin K2, a fat-soluble vitamin found in animal products and fermented foods, plays a vital role in cardiovascular and bone health. Blue California offers both MK-4 (most studied, naturally synthesized in mammalian cells) and MK-7 (fermentation-derived, highly bioavailable) to meet diverse formulation needs.

  • Both versions produced via a proprietary fermentation process
  • GMO-free
  • White to light yellow powder
  • Neutral in taste and odor

Pterostilbene

The secret to healthy agingϮ

Found in blueberries and grapes, pterostilbene is a polyphenolic compound that combat oxidative stress linked to age-related cellular damage. Closely related to resveratrol, pterostilbene supports heart health, cognitive performance, bone density, and healthy blood glucose — with improved bioavailability due to their unique molecular structures.

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Pterostilbene

The secret to healthy agingϮ

Found in blueberries and grapes, pterostilbene is a polyphenolic compound that combat oxidative stress linked to age-related cellular damage. Closely related to resveratrol, pterostilbene supports heart health, cognitive performance, bone density, and healthy blood glucose — with improved bioavailability due to their unique molecular structures.

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Other Ingredients

Nature ingredients for health and wellness 

Blue California began in the botanical extract business over 30 years ago and we continue to offer a portfolio of high quality botanicals. These natural ingredients are manufactured and tested under the highest quality standards, perfect for your health and wellness formulations.  Contact us for more information.


Other Ingredients

Nature ingredients for health and wellness 

Blue California began in the botanical extract business over 30 years ago and we continue to offer a portfolio of high quality botanicals. These natural ingredients are manufactured and tested under the highest quality standards, perfect for your health and wellness formulations.  Contact us for more information.

ϯThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These ingredients are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 

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