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  • 7-Keto-DHEA

    A non-hormonal DHEA metabolite pitched for metabolism with weak, industry-linked evidence.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR)

    The brain-penetrant carnitine — real evidence for diabetic neuropathy, softer signals for mood and aging cognition.

    Compound or practice · 3 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Activated Charcoal

    A genuine poison-control adsorbent misused as a 'detox' and gas remedy — and it binds your medications.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Agmatine

    An arginine metabolite popular in pre-workouts with almost no human performance evidence.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • AHCC

    A cultured-mushroom immune extract with a genuinely interesting HPV-clearance signal.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Akkermansia muciniphila

    A next-generation gut bacterium linked to metabolic health — one promising human trial, a lot still unknown.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Algae Omega-3

    The vegan route to EPA/DHA — the same omega-3s fish get from algae, minus the fish.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Aloe Vera

    Topical aloe helps minor burns; oral aloe has modest glucose and IBS signals but a laxative/safety caveat.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Alpha-GPC

    A choline donor with a little power-output data and thin cognition evidence outside dementia settings.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Alpha-Lipoic Acid

    An antioxidant with genuine evidence for diabetic neuropathy symptoms and modest insulin-sensitivity effects.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • American Ginseng

    Distinct from Asian ginseng — its best data are for glucose control and reducing cold frequency.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Andrographis

    One of the better-evidenced herbs for shortening upper-respiratory infections.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Aniracetam

    A fat-soluble racetam with an anxiety-and-mood reputation and mostly preclinical human backing.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • Apigenin

    The chamomile flavone behind the bedtime-tea calm — mild, benign, thinly studied as an isolated supplement.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Apple Cider Vinegar

    The acetic acid modestly blunts post-meal glucose — small, real, and easy to overhype.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Artichoke Leaf Extract

    A digestive-and-cholesterol botanical with modest LDL and dyspepsia data.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Ashwagandha

    The best-evidenced adaptogen for cortisol and stress — with a real question mark on long-term use.

    Compound or practice · 5 graded outcomes · 4 conditions · revised Jun 15, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Astaxanthin

    A potent carotenoid antioxidant with modest skin-photoprotection and exercise-recovery signals.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Astragalus

    A traditional immune tonic with adjunct-in-chemo and kidney-protection signals — thin standalone evidence.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • ATP (Peak ATP)

    Oral 'ATP' that doesn't reach muscle as ATP — small, mostly industry-linked performance signals.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • Bacopa Monnieri

    The nootropic that actually improves memory — but slowly, over 8–12 weeks, not on the day you take it.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Banaba (Corosolic Acid)

    A glucose-lowering leaf whose corosolic acid shows small post-meal effects in limited trials.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • BCAAs

    Overhyped and mostly redundant — if you eat enough protein, BCAAs add little.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Bee Propolis

    The hive's antimicrobial 'glue' — real oral-health and wound signals, and a decent cold-sore option.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Beetroot / Dietary Nitrate

    Dietary nitrate lowers the oxygen cost of exercise — a legit endurance aid, best in recreational athletes.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Berberine

    A plant alkaloid that behaves like a metabolic drug — real glucose and lipid effects, and it deserves drug-level caution.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia)

    A citrus polyphenol extract with promising LDL and triglyceride data — an emerging natural lipid helper.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Beta-Alanine

    Buffers the acid burn of 1–4 minute efforts — one of the better-supported performance supplements, tingle and all.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade A
  • Beta-Carotene

    A provitamin-A carotenoid that's healthy from food but became the cautionary tale of supplements — high doses raised lung-cancer risk in smokers.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Beta-Glucans

    Two different molecules under one name: oat beta-glucan reliably lowers LDL; yeast/mushroom beta-glucan modulates immunity.

    Compound or practice · 3 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Beta-Sitosterol

    A plant sterol with real evidence for prostate (BPH) urinary symptoms and cholesterol.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Betaine (TMG)

    An osmolyte and methyl donor with modest power/body-composition data and reliable homocysteine lowering.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Betaine HCl

    A stomach-acid supplement for 'low acid' — plausible in true hypochlorhydria, misused broadly, and risky on acid-sensitive guts.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • Bilberry

    An anthocyanin-rich berry for eye and vascular health — the WWII 'night vision' legend is a myth, the vascular data are real-ish.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Biotin (B7)

    The hair-and-nails vitamin that only helps if you're deficient — and wrecks common lab tests at high doses.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Bitter Melon

    A traditional anti-diabetic gourd with inconsistent trials and a real hypoglycemia caution.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Black Cohosh

    A menopausal hot-flash botanical with genuinely divided trials and rare liver-safety signals.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Black Seed Oil (Nigella sativa)

    A traditional 'cure-all' seed oil (thymoquinone) with real, modest signals for blood pressure, glucose and lipids.

    Compound or practice · 3 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Boron

    A cheap ultra-trace mineral that nudges free testosterone, vitamin D, and inflammation markers — small, real, honest C.

    Compound or practice · 3 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Boswellia

    An anti-inflammatory resin with some of the better osteoarthritis-pain data among botanicals.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Bovine Colostrum

    First-milk immune factors with early evidence for gut barrier and reducing exercise/athlete infections.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • BPC-157

    A viral 'healing peptide' with striking animal data and essentially zero human trials — popular, unproven, and unapproved.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • Bromelain

    A pineapple enzyme with modest evidence for post-surgical swelling and sinusitis.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Butterbur

    Solid evidence for migraine prevention and allergic rhinitis — but only PA-free products are safe.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Butyrate

    The colon's preferred fuel — feeding fermentable fiber usually beats swallowing it, but oral/enema forms have niche use.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Caffeine

    The most-used and best-evidenced cognitive and physical stimulant on earth — precise dosing and a hard afternoon cutoff are the whole skill.

    Compound or practice · 4 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade A
  • Caffeine + L-Theanine

    The best-documented nootropic stack there is: coffee's focus without the jitter tax.

    Compound or practice · 4 graded outcomes · 4 conditions · revised Jun 12, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Calcium

    Food-first for bone; the supplement matters mainly when dairy is out — and megadosing may not be free of cardiovascular cost.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Calcium AKG

    A metabolic intermediate with striking mouse-aging data and almost no human outcome evidence.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • Calcium D-Glucarate

    A detox-pathway supplement with sound mechanism and almost no human outcome data.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • Capsaicin / Capsimax

    Chili heat with a small, real thermogenic and appetite effect — and a genuine topical pain use.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Carnosine

    A muscle/brain dipeptide better raised by beta-alanine — direct supplementation adds anti-glycation angles.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Casein Protein

    The slow-release milk protein — a small overnight-recovery edge, mostly a convenience choice.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Cat's Claw

    An Amazonian anti-inflammatory bark with early joint-pain evidence and immune-modulating caveats.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • CBD (Cannabidiol)

    A non-intoxicating cannabinoid with rock-solid epilepsy evidence and promising-but-unsettled anxiety and sleep data.

    Compound or practice · 4 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Centrophenoxine

    An old cholinergic anti-aging compound with dated cognitive-decline data.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • Chaga

    An antioxidant-rich fungus with essentially no human trials — and a real oxalate/kidney caution.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • Chlorella

    A protein-rich green algae with modest lipid, blood-pressure, and immune signals — and a heavy-metal-binding angle.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Choline

    An essential nutrient most people under-eat — critical in pregnancy for fetal brain development.

    Compound or practice · 3 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Chondroitin

    Glucosamine's usual partner — similarly modest and contested for osteoarthritis.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Chromium

    A perennial weight-loss and blood-sugar supplement whose effects, on honest review, round to noise.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • Cinnamon

    A modest, inconsistent glucose helper — and a reminder that cassia cinnamon's coumarin can stress the liver at high doses.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Cissus Quadrangularis

    An Ayurvedic bone-and-joint herb with early evidence for fracture healing and joint pain.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Cistanche

    A desert 'tonic' herb for vigor and libido with mostly traditional and preclinical backing.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • Citicoline (CDP-Choline)

    A choline source with modest attention and memory data — the more evidence-backed of the popular cholinergics.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)

    A stubborn fat-loss supplement whose human results are trivial — and whose synthetic isomers may worsen metabolic markers.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • Cocoa Flavanols

    The flavanols in cocoa genuinely improve blood-vessel function and modestly lower blood pressure — the sugar is the catch.

    Compound or practice · 3 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Coenzyme Q10

    A mitochondrial cofactor with its best evidence in heart failure and statin-associated muscle symptoms.

    Compound or practice · 3 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Cold exposure

    Real alertness and mood effects, honest recovery trade-offs — and much smaller metabolic claims than the internet says.

    Compound or practice · 4 graded outcomes · 4 conditions · revised Jun 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Collagen Peptides

    Real, if modest, evidence for tendon, joint, and skin outcomes when taken with vitamin C before loading — better than its hype suggested a decade ago.

    Compound or practice · 3 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Copper

    Rarely needed alone — it earns a place mainly because high-dose zinc drains it.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Cordyceps

    A popular endurance mushroom whose human performance data are weak and inconsistent.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • Cranberry

    Genuinely reduces recurrent UTIs via proanthocyanidins — prevention, not treatment.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • Creatine

    The most-studied performance supplement in existence — and it quietly helps brains too.

    Compound or practice · 5 graded outcomes · 4 conditions · revised Jun 20, 2026

    Evidence grade A
  • Curcumin (Turmeric)

    A genuine anti-inflammatory for joints and mood — if you solve its terrible absorption; ignore the cancer-cure hype.

    Compound or practice · 3 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • D-Chiro-Inositol

    An inositol isomer for PCOS — best used in the physiological 40:1 ratio with myo-inositol, not alone at high doses.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade B
  • D-Mannose

    A simple sugar that helps flush UTI-causing E. coli — promising early data for prevention.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • Deer Antler Velvet

    An IGF-1 'anabolic' spray whose active hormone is destroyed by digestion — a long-running performance myth.

    Compound or practice · 1 graded outcome · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade D
  • DGL (Licorice)

    Deglycyrrhizinated licorice for heartburn and ulcers — the 'DGL' form removes licorice's blood-pressure danger.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · 1 condition · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C
  • DHEA

    An actual hormone precursor — meaningful only where DHEA is genuinely low (aging, adrenal insufficiency), and a banned substance in sport.

    Compound or practice · 2 graded outcomes · revised Jul 10, 2026

    Evidence grade C