Reference · 194 supplements
Supplements.
What each one does, how to take it, and how strong the evidence is.
- Vitamin AStrong (deficiency correction)
- Vitamin CStrong (cofactor / collagen / immune)
- Vitamin D3Rock solid
- Vitamin EModerate
- Vitamin K2Strong
- Vitamin B6 (P5P)Strong
- Vitamin B12Rock solid
- Folate (Methylfolate)Rock solid
- Biotin (B7)Limited (general use) / Strong (in deficiency or ALA users)
- CholineModerate–Strong (depending on use case)
- Inositol (Myo / D-Chiro)Strong
- IP6 (Inositol Hexaphosphate / Phytic Acid)Moderate
- MagnesiumStrong
- CalciumModerate (mixed)
- ZincStrong
- IronRock solid (in deficiency)
- IodineRock solid (deficiency correction)
- SeleniumModerate
- CopperModerate (general) / Strong (deficiency reversal)
- ManganeseLimited (general use)
- ChromiumModerate
- PotassiumRock solid (food intake)
- Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)Strong
- BoronModerate
- Lithium orotateEmerging (low-dose) / Strong (pharmaceutical doses)
- Silicon (Orthosilicic Acid)Moderate
- Strontium (Citrate)Moderate (citrate)
- Activated CharcoalStrong (acute toxin binding)
- Bentonite ClayLimited
- Zeolite (Clinoptilolite)Limited
- CreatineRock solid
- GlycineStrong
- L-TheanineStrong
- TaurineModerate (human) / Strong (animal longevity)
- N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)Strong
- TMG (Betaine / Trimethylglycine)Strong
- L-TyrosineStrong (acute stress / sleep loss)
- L-TryptophanModerate
- 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)Moderate
- L-GlutamineModerate
- L-CarnitineModerate
- Beta-AlanineStrong
- HMB (β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate)Moderate
- BCAAs / EAAsLimited (in protein-replete users)
- Collagen peptidesStrong (skin / joints)
- CoQ10 / UbiquinolStrong
- NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide)Emerging
- NR (Nicotinamide Riboside)Moderate
- Niacinamide (Nicotinamide)Strong (skin cancer prevention)
- PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone)Moderate
- Urolithin A (Mitopure)Moderate (rising fast)
- Calcium AKG (Alpha-Ketoglutarate)Emerging
- D-RiboseModerate (in deficit states)
- Methylene BlueEmerging
- AshwagandhaStrong
- Rhodiola roseaStrong
- Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)Moderate
- Panax Ginseng (Korean / Asian)Moderate
- Holy Basil (Tulsi)Moderate
- Schisandra (Five-Flavor Berry)Moderate
- AstragalusModerate
- MacaModerate
- ShilajitModerate
- Bacopa monnieriStrong
- Ginkgo BilobaModerate
- Phosphatidylserine (PS)Strong
- Sage (Salvia officinalis)Moderate
- Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)Moderate
- Valerian RootModerate
- PassionflowerModerate
- Hops (Lupulin)Moderate
- Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)Moderate
- Skullcap (American or Chinese)Moderate
- ApigeninModerate
- Tart Cherry (Montmorency)Strong
- BerberineStrong
- Gymnema sylvestreModerate
- Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia)Limited–Moderate (mixed)
- Banaba (Corosolic Acid)Limited
- Ceylon CinnamonModerate
- FenugreekModerate
- Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)Moderate
- Glucomannan (Konjac Fibre)Strong
- Boswellia serrata (AKBA)Strong
- GingerStrong
- Capsaicin / CapsimaxModerate
- Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)Moderate
- White Willow BarkModerate
- Milk Thistle (Silymarin)Moderate
- Dandelion (Root & Leaf)Moderate
- Burdock RootLimited
- Artichoke Leaf ExtractModerate
- TUDCA (Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid)Moderate
- Peppermint Oil (Enteric-Coated)Strong
- Garlic (Aged Garlic Extract)Strong
- Hawthorn (Crataegus)Moderate
- Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)Strong (BP)
- Beetroot (Nitrate)Strong
- Bergamot Extract (BPF)Strong
- Red Yeast RiceStrong (lipids)
- Olive Leaf ExtractModerate
- EchinaceaModerate
- Andrographis paniculataStrong
- Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)Strong
- Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)Moderate
- Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)Moderate
- BilberryModerate
- Vitex / ChasteberryStrong
- Red Clover (Isoflavones)Moderate
- Wild Yam (Dioscorea)Limited
- Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia)Moderate
- Fadogia agrestisVery limited (human)
- Tribulus terrestrisLimited (testosterone) / Moderate (sexual function)
- Pine PollenLimited (modern clinical)
- Saw PalmettoModerate (mixed)
- Stinging Nettle RootModerate
- Pygeum (Pygeum africanum)Moderate
- D-MannoseStrong (UTI prevention)
- Cranberry extractModerate (UTI prevention)
- Forskolin (Coleus forskohlii)Limited–Moderate
- YohimbineModerate
- Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)Moderate
- Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)Moderate
- Cordyceps (militaris / sinensis)Moderate
- Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)Emerging / Traditional
- Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor)Strong (cancer adjunct in Japan)
- Maitake (Grifola frondosa)Moderate
- Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)Moderate
- AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound)Strong
- Tremella (Snow Fungus)Limited
- Probiotics (multi-strain)Moderate (strain-dependent)
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus GGStrong
- Lactobacillus reuteriStrong (strain-specific)
- Saccharomyces boulardiiStrong
- Akkermansia muciniphilaModerate (emerging strong)
- Spore-based probiotics (Bacillus)Moderate
- Prebiotics (Inulin / GOS / PHGG)Strong
- Resistant StarchStrong
- Beta-Glucans (Yeast / Oat / Mushroom)Strong
- Colostrum (Bovine)Moderate
- LactoferrinModerate
- Topical Retinoids / RetinolRock solid
- Topical Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)Strong
- Topical NiacinamideStrong
- Topical Hyaluronic AcidStrong
- Topical Magnesium (Oil / Lotion)Limited (transdermal absorption debated)
- Topical MelatoninEmerging
- Topical CoQ10Limited (topical)
- Topical NAD PrecursorsEmerging
- Topical GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide)Moderate
- Topical GlutathioneModerate
- SqualaneModerate
- Phytoceramides (Oral or Topical)Moderate