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Oral low-molecular-weight collagen × skin hydration and elasticity Evidence Grade B card

001 · Oral low-molecular-weight collagen × skin hydration and elasticity

Verdict 001 · Evidence Grade B · 9 cited sources
There are many human studies, but most were funded by companies that sell collagen

Oral glutathione × whitening Evidence Grade C card

002 · Oral glutathione × whitening

Verdict 002 · Evidence Grade C · 9 cited sources
There are small studies, but they conflict with one another, and no study has ever shown the full path through to "it becomes brighter because you take it orally"

Probiotics × dieting and body-fat reduction Evidence Grade C card

003 · Probiotics × dieting and body-fat reduction

Verdict 003 · Evidence Grade C · 8 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Red ginseng x immunity Evidence Grade C card

004 · Red ginseng x immunity

Verdict 004 · Evidence Grade C · 7 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Milk thistle (silymarin) x liver health and fatigue Evidence Grade C card

005 · Milk thistle (silymarin) x liver health and fatigue

Verdict 005 · Evidence Grade C · 8 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Lutein and zeaxanthin x eye health (macula) Evidence Grade C card

006 · Lutein and zeaxanthin x eye health (macula)

Verdict 006 · Evidence Grade C · 8 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Policosanol x cholesterol Evidence Grade D card

007 · Policosanol x cholesterol

Verdict 007 · Evidence Grade D · 8 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials.

Garcinia (HCA) x body fat reduction Evidence Grade D card

008 · Garcinia (HCA) x body fat reduction

Verdict 008 · Evidence Grade D · 9 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials.

Biotin x hair loss and hair Evidence Grade D card

009 · Biotin x hair loss and hair

Verdict 009 · Evidence Grade D · 8 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials.

Omega-3 x blood flow and cardiovascular health Evidence Grade C card

010 · Omega-3 x blood flow and cardiovascular health

Verdict 010 · Evidence Grade C · 5 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Probiotics x gut health and bowel movements Evidence Grade C card

011 · Probiotics x gut health and bowel movements

Verdict 011 · Evidence Grade C · 8 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Vitamin D x immunity and cold prevention Evidence Grade C card

012 · Vitamin D x immunity and cold prevention

Verdict 012 · Evidence Grade C · 6 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Magnesium x sleep and eye twitching Evidence Grade D card

013 · Magnesium x sleep and eye twitching

Verdict 013 · Evidence Grade D · 6 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials.

Glucosamine x joint pain Evidence Grade D card

014 · Glucosamine x joint pain

Verdict 014 · Evidence Grade D · 7 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials.

MSM x joints Evidence Grade D card

015 · MSM x joints

Verdict 015 · Evidence Grade D · 6 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials.

Green-lipped mussel x joints Evidence Grade C card

016 · Green-lipped mussel x joints

Verdict 016 · Evidence Grade C · 8 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Boswellia x joint inflammation Evidence Grade C card

017 · Boswellia x joint inflammation

Verdict 017 · Evidence Grade C · 7 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Krill oil x 'better absorbed than omega-3' claim Evidence Grade D card

018 · Krill oil x 'better absorbed than omega-3' claim

Verdict 018 · Evidence Grade D · 7 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials.

Coenzyme Q10 x antioxidant and blood pressure Evidence Grade C card

019 · Coenzyme Q10 x antioxidant and blood pressure

Verdict 019 · Evidence Grade C · 7 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Banaba leaf (corosolic acid) x blood glucose Evidence Grade C card

020 · Banaba leaf (corosolic acid) x blood glucose

Verdict 020 · Evidence Grade C · 7 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Bitter melon and Jerusalem artichoke x blood glucose Evidence Grade D card

021 · Bitter melon and Jerusalem artichoke x blood glucose

Verdict 021 · Evidence Grade D · 7 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials.

Cissus x diet Evidence Grade D card

022 · Cissus x diet

Verdict 022 · Evidence Grade D · 7 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials.

CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) x body fat Evidence Grade D card

023 · CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) x body fat

Verdict 023 · Evidence Grade D · 7 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials.

Green tea catechins x body fat Evidence Grade D card

024 · Green tea catechins x body fat

Verdict 024 · Evidence Grade D · 8 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials

Spinach extract (thylakoids) x appetite suppression Evidence Grade C card

025 · Spinach extract (thylakoids) x appetite suppression

Verdict 025 · Evidence Grade C · 7 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Saw palmetto x prostate and hair loss Evidence Grade F card

026 · Saw palmetto x prostate and hair loss

Verdict 026 · Evidence Grade F · 7 cited sources
No effect has been repeatedly confirmed

Brewer’s yeast x hair loss Evidence Grade D card

027 · Brewer’s yeast x hair loss

Verdict 027 · Evidence Grade D · 6 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials

Pantothenic acid x skin and hair loss Evidence Grade C card

028 · Pantothenic acid x skin and hair loss

Verdict 028 · Evidence Grade C · 6 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Oral hyaluronic acid x skin moisturization Evidence Grade C card

029 · Oral hyaluronic acid x skin moisturization

Verdict 029 · Evidence Grade C · 7 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Oral ceramides x skin barrier Evidence Grade C card

030 · Oral ceramides x skin barrier

Verdict 030 · Evidence Grade C · 5 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

NMN x anti-aging Evidence Grade D card

031 · NMN x anti-aging

Verdict 031 · Evidence Grade D · 7 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials

Collagen x joints and bone Evidence Grade C card

032 · Collagen x joints and bone

Verdict 032 · Evidence Grade C · 8 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Elastin x skin elasticity and wrinkles Evidence Grade C card

033 · Elastin x skin elasticity and wrinkles

Verdict 033 · Evidence Grade C · 44 · 7 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Low-molecular collagen “absorption rate” x molecular-weight marketing Evidence Grade C card

034 · Low-molecular collagen “absorption rate” x molecular-weight marketing

Verdict 034 · Evidence Grade C · 46 · 5 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Ashwagandha x stress and cortisol Evidence Grade B card

035 · Ashwagandha x stress and cortisol

Verdict 035 · Evidence Grade B · 61 · 9 cited sources
Human evidence exists but has limitations

L-theanine x sleep and tension relief Evidence Grade C card

036 · L-theanine x sleep and tension relief

Verdict 036 · Evidence Grade C · 49 · 8 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Lactium x sleep and stress relief Evidence Grade C card

037 · Lactium x sleep and stress relief

Verdict 037 · Evidence Grade C · 55 · 13 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Ecklonia cava extract x sleep Evidence Grade C card

038 · Ecklonia cava extract x sleep

Verdict 038 · Evidence Grade C · 49 · 11 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Arginine x fatigue and vitality Evidence Grade C card

039 · Arginine x fatigue and vitality

Verdict 039 · Evidence Grade C · 42 · 9 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Octacosanol x fatigue and endurance Evidence Grade C card

040 · Octacosanol x fatigue and endurance

Verdict 040 · Evidence Grade C · 55 · 10 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Propolis x immunity/oral: general immune-function/cold-prevention claims and oral antibacterial/gum/plaque claims evaluated separately Evidence Grade C card

041 · Propolis x immunity/oral: general immune-function/cold-prevention claims and oral antibacterial/gum/plaque claims evaluated separately

Verdict 041 · Evidence Grade C · 52 · 9 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Zinc x immunity and common cold Evidence Grade C card

042 · Zinc x immunity and common cold

Verdict 042 · Evidence Grade C · 55 · 12 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

High-dose vitamin C x cold prevention and anticancer claims (cold occurrence prevention, cold treatment/duration shortening, cancer prevention, cancer treatment/adjuvant therapy separated by efficacy) Evidence Grade F card

043 · High-dose vitamin C x cold prevention and anticancer claims (cold occurrence prevention, cold treatment/duration shortening, cancer prevention, cancer treatment/adjuvant therapy separated by efficacy)

Verdict 043 · Evidence Grade F · 12 · 16 cited sources
No effect has been repeatedly confirmed

Heat-killed lactic acid bacteria x superiority claim that they are clinically better than live probiotics Evidence Grade C card

044 · Heat-killed lactic acid bacteria x superiority claim that they are clinically better than live probiotics

Verdict 044 · Evidence Grade C · 45 · 4 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited

Chondroitin x claims for joint and cartilage health, improvement of osteoarthritis pain and function, and maintenance of joint space Evidence Grade D card

045 · Chondroitin x claims for joint and cartilage health, improvement of osteoarthritis pain and function, and maintenance of joint space

Verdict 045 · Evidence Grade D · 35 · 9 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials

Spirulina and chlorella x detoxification and immunity Evidence Grade C card

046 · Spirulina and chlorella x detoxification and immunity

Verdict 046 · Evidence Grade C · 42 · 9 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited

Noni x anti-inflammatory and cure-all-style claims Evidence Grade C card

047 · Noni x anti-inflammatory and cure-all-style claims

Verdict 047 · Evidence Grade C · 45 · 12 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited

Barley sprout x diet and liver Evidence Grade C card

048 · Barley sprout x diet and liver

Verdict 048 · Evidence Grade C · 42 · 8 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited

ABC juice x stomach health and detoxification Evidence Grade C card

049 · ABC juice x stomach health and detoxification

Verdict 049 · Evidence Grade C · 40 · 10 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited

Iron x fatigue Evidence Grade C card

050 · Iron x fatigue

Verdict 050 · Evidence Grade C · 42 · 12 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited

Aquaporin x skin moisture Evidence Grade C card

051 · Aquaporin x skin moisture

Verdict 051 · Evidence Grade C · 47 · 6 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited · based on topical (cosmetic) use · oral use lacks evidence

Ginkgo biloba leaf extract x memory, cognition, and blood circulation Evidence Grade C card

052 · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract x memory, cognition, and blood circulation

Verdict 052 · Evidence Grade C · 45 · 11 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited

Complex extract including Cynanchum wilfordii x relief of menopausal symptoms in women Evidence Grade B card

053 · Complex extract including Cynanchum wilfordii x relief of menopausal symptoms in women

Verdict 053 · Evidence Grade B · 63 · 14 cited sources
There is human evidence, but it has limitations

Red yeast rice x cholesterol improvement Evidence Grade C card

054 · Red yeast rice x cholesterol improvement

Verdict 054 · Evidence Grade C · 59 · 14 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited

Nattokinase x blood clots and blood circulation Evidence Grade D card

055 · Nattokinase x blood clots and blood circulation

Verdict 055 · Evidence Grade D · 34 · 12 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials

Maca x vitality and male function (sexual desire, erectile function, late-onset hypogonadism symptoms, sperm parameters) Evidence Grade C card

056 · Maca x vitality and male function (sexual desire, erectile function, late-onset hypogonadism symptoms, sperm parameters)

Verdict 056 · Evidence Grade C · 46 · 10 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited

Evening primrose oil x PMS (discomfort due to premenstrual changes) and skin (immune hypersensitivity/atopic dermatitis, dryness, itching) Evidence Grade F card

057 · Evening primrose oil x PMS (discomfort due to premenstrual changes) and skin (immune hypersensitivity/atopic dermatitis, dryness, itching)

Verdict 057 · Evidence Grade F · 15 · 11 cited sources
No effect has been repeatedly confirmed

Cranberry x urinary tract and bladder health: inhibition of harmful bacterial adhesion in the urinary tract and reduced risk of recurrent urinary tract infection Evidence Grade B card

058 · Cranberry x urinary tract and bladder health: inhibition of harmful bacterial adhesion in the urinary tract and reduced risk of recurrent urinary tract infection

Verdict 058 · Evidence Grade B · 74 · 15 cited sources
There is human evidence, but it has limitations

Undenatured type II collagen x joint pain, function, and flexibility Evidence Grade C card

059 · Undenatured type II collagen x joint pain, function, and flexibility

Verdict 059 · Evidence Grade C · 48 · 8 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited

GABA x stress and sleep Evidence Grade C card

060 · GABA x stress and sleep

Verdict 060 · Evidence Grade C · 52 · 10 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited

Phosphatidylserine x cognition, memory, and concentration Evidence Grade C card

061 · Phosphatidylserine x cognition, memory, and concentration

Verdict 061 · Evidence Grade C · 45 · 10 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited

Psyllium husk x smooth bowel movements and improvement of blood cholesterol Evidence Grade A card

062 · Psyllium husk x smooth bowel movements and improvement of blood cholesterol

Verdict 062 · Evidence Grade A · 84 · 15 cited sources
Evidence is relatively strong

Soy isoflavones x menopausal symptoms in women, especially vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes/night sweats Evidence Grade C card

063 · Soy isoflavones x menopausal symptoms in women, especially vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes/night sweats

Verdict 063 · Evidence Grade C · 46 · 8 cited sources
Evidence is conflicting or limited

Curcumin (turmeric, curcumin/turmeric) × anti-inflammatory and joint health Evidence Grade C card

064 · Curcumin (turmeric, curcumin/turmeric) × anti-inflammatory and joint health

Verdict 064 · Evidence Grade C · 48 · 12 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Creatine (creatine monohydrate) × strength and exercise performance Evidence Grade A card

065 · Creatine (creatine monohydrate) × strength and exercise performance

Verdict 065 · Evidence Grade A · 92 · 7 cited sources
The evidence is relatively strong.

L-carnitine × body fat and dieting Evidence Grade B card

066 · L-carnitine × body fat and dieting

Verdict 066 · Evidence Grade B · 68 · 11 cited sources
Human evidence exists, but it has limitations.

Taurine × fatigue and vitality Evidence Grade C card

067 · Taurine × fatigue and vitality

Verdict 067 · Evidence Grade C · 48 · 10 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

B-complex vitamins × fatigue Evidence Grade C card

068 · B-complex vitamins × fatigue

Verdict 068 · Evidence Grade C · 50 · 9 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Calcium (supplement) × bone health, maintenance of bone mineral density, and fracture prevention Evidence Grade C card

069 · Calcium (supplement) × bone health, maintenance of bone mineral density, and fracture prevention

Verdict 069 · Evidence Grade C · 45 · 15 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Vitamin E (high-dose alpha-tocopherol; mainly d-alpha or dl-alpha-tocopherol/acetate, including products of 400 IU or higher) × antioxidant and cardiovascular health/cardiovascular disease prevention Evidence Grade F card

070 · Vitamin E (high-dose alpha-tocopherol; mainly d-alpha or dl-alpha-tocopherol/acetate, including products of 400 IU or higher) × antioxidant and cardiovascular health/cardiovascular disease prevention

Verdict 070 · Evidence Grade F · 10 · 12 cited sources
Repeated evidence has confirmed no effect.

Selenium × antioxidant and immune function Evidence Grade C card

071 · Selenium × antioxidant and immune function

Verdict 071 · Evidence Grade C · 46 · 9 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) × fatigue and stress Evidence Grade C card

072 · Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) × fatigue and stress

Verdict 072 · Evidence Grade C · 46 · 10 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Vitamin K2 (MK-7, menaquinone-7) × bone health and vascular calcification/calcium metabolism Evidence Grade C card

073 · Vitamin K2 (MK-7, menaquinone-7) × bone health and vascular calcification/calcium metabolism

Verdict 073 · Evidence Grade C · 55 · 8 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Whey protein (WPI/WPC) × muscle and dieting Evidence Grade B card

074 · Whey protein (WPI/WPC) × muscle and dieting

Verdict 074 · Evidence Grade B · 78 · 12 cited sources
Human evidence exists, but it has limitations.

Manuka honey (MGO/UMF) × stomach health, Helicobacter pylori, GERD symptoms, and immunity Evidence Grade C card

075 · Manuka honey (MGO/UMF) × stomach health, Helicobacter pylori, GERD symptoms, and immunity

Verdict 075 · Evidence Grade C · 44 · 9 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Garlic × blood pressure and cholesterol Evidence Grade C card

076 · Garlic × blood pressure and cholesterol

Verdict 076 · Evidence Grade C · 55 · 13 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Beet × blood pressure and exercise performance Evidence Grade B card

077 · Beet × blood pressure and exercise performance

Verdict 077 · Evidence Grade B · 72 · 8 cited sources
Human evidence exists, but it has limitations.

Citrulline × exercise performance and blood-flow/nitric-oxide-related support Evidence Grade C card

078 · Citrulline × exercise performance and blood-flow/nitric-oxide-related support

Verdict 078 · Evidence Grade C · 56 · 8 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

BCAA × muscle and exercise (muscle mass/strength/exercise performance, post-exercise recovery and muscle soreness) Evidence Grade C card

079 · BCAA × muscle and exercise (muscle mass/strength/exercise performance, post-exercise recovery and muscle soreness)

Verdict 079 · Evidence Grade C · 52 · 6 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Glutamine × gut, exercise recovery, and immunity Evidence Grade C card

080 · Glutamine × gut, exercise recovery, and immunity

Verdict 080 · Evidence Grade C · 49 · 8 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Chaga mushroom × immune-function enhancement and anticancer/cancer-prevention or adjunct claims Evidence Grade C card

081 · Chaga mushroom × immune-function enhancement and anticancer/cancer-prevention or adjunct claims

Verdict 081 · Evidence Grade C · 42 · 11 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Reishi mushroom × immune function Evidence Grade C card

082 · Reishi mushroom × immune function

Verdict 082 · Evidence Grade C · 56 · 11 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Cordyceps × vitality, immunity, and exercise Evidence Grade C card

083 · Cordyceps × vitality, immunity, and exercise

Verdict 083 · Evidence Grade C · 46 · 11 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Lion's mane mushroom × cognition, memory, and nerves Evidence Grade C card

084 · Lion's mane mushroom × cognition, memory, and nerves

Verdict 084 · Evidence Grade C · 55 · 9 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Ginger × digestion, anti-inflammatory effects, and nausea Evidence Grade B card

085 · Ginger × digestion, anti-inflammatory effects, and nausea

Verdict 085 · Evidence Grade B · 68 · 14 cited sources
Human evidence exists but has limitations

Aloe × gut health, bowel movements, and skin health Evidence Grade C card

086 · Aloe × gut health, bowel movements, and skin health

Verdict 086 · Evidence Grade C · 48 · 10 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Colostrum × immunity and gut Evidence Grade C card

087 · Colostrum × immunity and gut

Verdict 087 · Evidence Grade C · 56 · 6 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Bilberry extract (anthocyanins/anthocyanosides) × eye fatigue, eye health, vision/night vision, and dry-eye-related claims Evidence Grade C card

088 · Bilberry extract (anthocyanins/anthocyanosides) × eye fatigue, eye health, vision/night vision, and dry-eye-related claims

Verdict 088 · Evidence Grade C · 46 · 10 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Astaxanthin (astaxanthin, Haematococcus extract) × eye fatigue, skin health, and antioxidant effects Evidence Grade C card

089 · Astaxanthin (astaxanthin, Haematococcus extract) × eye fatigue, skin health, and antioxidant effects

Verdict 089 · Evidence Grade C · 55 · 8 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Resveratrol × anti-aging and cardiovascular Evidence Grade C card

090 · Resveratrol × anti-aging and cardiovascular

Verdict 090 · Evidence Grade C · 48 · 10 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Fucoidan (sulfated polysaccharides from brown algae such as sea mustard and kelp) × immune and anticancer claims Evidence Grade C card

091 · Fucoidan (sulfated polysaccharides from brown algae such as sea mustard and kelp) × immune and anticancer claims

Verdict 091 · Evidence Grade C · 50 · 6 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Chromium (mainly chromium picolinate) × blood-glucose management and dieting/weight loss Evidence Grade C card

092 · Chromium (mainly chromium picolinate) × blood-glucose management and dieting/weight loss

Verdict 092 · Evidence Grade C · 46 · 12 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Cinnamon (cinnamon; mainly cassia cinnamon/Ceylon cinnamon and cinnamon extract) × blood glucose Evidence Grade B card

093 · Cinnamon (cinnamon; mainly cassia cinnamon/Ceylon cinnamon and cinnamon extract) × blood glucose

Verdict 093 · Evidence Grade B · 66 · 13 cited sources
Human evidence exists but has limitations

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA, alpha-lipoic acid, thioctic acid) × antioxidant, blood glucose, and nerves Evidence Grade C card

094 · Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA, alpha-lipoic acid, thioctic acid) × antioxidant, blood glucose, and nerves

Verdict 094 · Evidence Grade C · 48 · 11 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Balloon flower root (Platycodon grandiflorus, platycodin/platycodin D-series saponins) × bronchial health, cough, and phlegm Evidence Grade C card

095 · Balloon flower root (Platycodon grandiflorus, platycodin/platycodin D-series saponins) × bronchial health, cough, and phlegm

Verdict 095 · Evidence Grade C · 42 · 8 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Flaxseed (lignans, flaxseed) × menopausal symptoms (hot flashes/night sweats), gut health (constipation/bowel movements), cholesterol (LDL/total cholesterol) Evidence Grade C card

096 · Flaxseed (lignans, flaxseed) × menopausal symptoms (hot flashes/night sweats), gut health (constipation/bowel movements), cholesterol (LDL/total cholesterol)

Verdict 096 · Evidence Grade C · 54 · 15 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Tart cherry (Montmorency, Prunus cerasus) × improving sleep quality/sleep duration and post-exercise muscle recovery Evidence Grade B card

097 · Tart cherry (Montmorency, Prunus cerasus) × improving sleep quality/sleep duration and post-exercise muscle recovery

Verdict 097 · Evidence Grade B · 68 · 12 cited sources
Human evidence exists but has limitations

NAC (N-acetylcysteine) × liver, respiratory health, and antioxidant effects Evidence Grade C card

098 · NAC (N-acetylcysteine) × liver, respiratory health, and antioxidant effects

Verdict 098 · Evidence Grade C · 56 · 14 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Kimchi-derived probiotics (plant-derived lactic acid bacteria) × gut health Evidence Grade C card

099 · Kimchi-derived probiotics (plant-derived lactic acid bacteria) × gut health

Verdict 099 · Evidence Grade C · 52 · 3 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Melatonin × sleep Evidence Grade C card

100 · Melatonin × sleep

Verdict 100 · Evidence Grade C · 48 · 13 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) × sleep and anxiety Evidence Grade C card

101 · Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) × sleep and anxiety

Verdict 101 · Evidence Grade C · 44 · 12 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited

Saffron (Crocus sativus) × depression and mood Evidence Grade B card

102 · Saffron (Crocus sativus) × depression and mood

Verdict 102 · Evidence Grade B · 76 · 12 cited sources
Human evidence exists but has limitations

St. John's wort (St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum) × depression Evidence Grade A card

103 · St. John's wort (St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum) × depression

Verdict 103 · Evidence Grade A · 82 · 15 cited sources
The evidence is comparatively strong

Glucomannan (konjac) x weight loss and satiety Evidence Grade D card

104 · Glucomannan (konjac) x weight loss and satiety

Verdict 104 · Evidence Grade D · 34 · 12 cited sources
Human evidence is insufficient or was not confirmed in key trials.

Chitosan, including chitosan derivatives/polyglucosamine x fat absorption inhibition and body fat/body weight reduction Evidence Grade C card

105 · Chitosan, including chitosan derivatives/polyglucosamine x fat absorption inhibition and body fat/body weight reduction

Verdict 105 · Evidence Grade C · 42 · 12 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Green coffee (chlorogenic acids; green coffee bean extract/chlorogenic acid) x weight loss and body weight/body fat reduction Evidence Grade C card

106 · Green coffee (chlorogenic acids; green coffee bean extract/chlorogenic acid) x weight loss and body weight/body fat reduction

Verdict 106 · Evidence Grade C · 48 · 11 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Oat beta-glucan x blood cholesterol improvement (LDL-C and total cholesterol) Evidence Grade A card

107 · Oat beta-glucan x blood cholesterol improvement (LDL-C and total cholesterol)

Verdict 107 · Evidence Grade A · 88 · 8 cited sources
The evidence is relatively strong.

Lactoferrin x immune function, iron, and gut health Evidence Grade C card

108 · Lactoferrin x immune function, iron, and gut health

Verdict 108 · Evidence Grade C · 55 · 12 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Inositol (myo-inositol/D-chiro-inositol) x PCOS, mood, and blood glucose Evidence Grade C card

109 · Inositol (myo-inositol/D-chiro-inositol) x PCOS, mood, and blood glucose

Verdict 109 · Evidence Grade C · 56 · 10 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) x fatigue and anemia Evidence Grade C card

110 · Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) x fatigue and anemia

Verdict 110 · Evidence Grade C · 46 · 7 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Choline x liver health/fatty liver and cognition/memory Evidence Grade C card

111 · Choline x liver health/fatty liver and cognition/memory

Verdict 111 · Evidence Grade C · 50 · 10 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Pycnogenol x antioxidant, vascular, and skin effects Evidence Grade C card

112 · Pycnogenol x antioxidant, vascular, and skin effects

Verdict 112 · Evidence Grade C · 52 · 11 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Grape seed extract x antioxidant, vascular, and edema effects Evidence Grade C card

113 · Grape seed extract x antioxidant, vascular, and edema effects

Verdict 113 · Evidence Grade C · 56 · 12 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Quercetin x allergy, antioxidant, and immune effects Evidence Grade C card

114 · Quercetin x allergy, antioxidant, and immune effects

Verdict 114 · Evidence Grade C · 48 · 7 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Bromelain x digestive support and relief of inflammation/edema Evidence Grade C card

115 · Bromelain x digestive support and relief of inflammation/edema

Verdict 115 · Evidence Grade C · 45 · 6 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Fructooligosaccharides x gut health and smoother bowel movements Evidence Grade B card

116 · Fructooligosaccharides x gut health and smoother bowel movements

Verdict 116 · Evidence Grade B · 72 · 8 cited sources
Human evidence exists, but it has limitations.

Hovenia dulcis fruit x liver health and hangover Evidence Grade C card

117 · Hovenia dulcis fruit x liver health and hangover

Verdict 117 · Evidence Grade C · 55 · 7 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Cocoa flavanols x cognitive function and vascular/blood-flow health Evidence Grade C card

118 · Cocoa flavanols x cognitive function and vascular/blood-flow health

Verdict 118 · Evidence Grade C · 48 · 12 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Caffeine x alertness and exercise performance Evidence Grade A card

119 · Caffeine x alertness and exercise performance

Verdict 119 · Evidence Grade A · 88 · 9 cited sources
The evidence is relatively strong.

Multivitamin x general health, fatigue, and disease prevention Evidence Grade C card

120 · Multivitamin x general health, fatigue, and disease prevention

Verdict 120 · Evidence Grade C · 43 · 7 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Folate x compound claims for anemia, pregnancy, and cardiovascular health Evidence Grade C card

121 · Folate x compound claims for anemia, pregnancy, and cardiovascular health

Verdict 121 · Evidence Grade C · 58 · 9 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Schisandra x fatigue, liver, and antioxidant effects Evidence Grade C card

122 · Schisandra x fatigue, liver, and antioxidant effects

Verdict 122 · Evidence Grade C · 47 · 8 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Gelatin x joints, skin, and hair Evidence Grade C card

123 · Gelatin x joints, skin, and hair

Verdict 123 · Evidence Grade C · 50 · 10 cited sources
The evidence is conflicting or limited.

Vitamin A (retinol/beta-carotene) × Eye health, night blindness, skin, and immunity Evidence Grade B card

124 · Vitamin A (retinol/beta-carotene) × Eye health, night blindness, skin, and immunity

Verdict 124 · Evidence Grade B · 60 · 4 cited sources
The evidence is relatively strong under deficiency conditions, but general improvement claims are limited

Potassium × Blood pressure Evidence Grade B card

125 · Potassium × Blood pressure

Verdict 125 · Evidence Grade B · 74 · 4 cited sources
Blood pressure evidence is relatively consistent, but interpretation changes depending on participant safety

Iodine × Thyroid function Evidence Grade C card

126 · Iodine × Thyroid function

Verdict 126 · Evidence Grade C · 52 · 4 cited sources
Evidence for correcting deficiency is distinct from general supplementation claims

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) × PMS and morning sickness Evidence Grade B card

127 · Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) × PMS and morning sickness

Verdict 127 · Evidence Grade B · 58 · 4 cited sources
Evidence for morning sickness is B, while evidence for PMS is closer to C

Niacin (vitamin B3) × Cholesterol and lipids Evidence Grade D card

128 · Niacin (vitamin B3) × Cholesterol and lipids

Verdict 128 · Evidence Grade D · 36 · 4 cited sources
Lipid surrogate markers and cardiovascular clinical outcomes diverge

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) × Migraine prevention Evidence Grade B card

129 · Riboflavin (vitamin B2) × Migraine prevention

Verdict 129 · Evidence Grade B · 66 · 4 cited sources
When limited to adult high-dose migraine prevention, the evidence is relatively strong

HMB x muscle mass, strength, and sarcopenia (older adults) Evidence Grade C card

130 · HMB x muscle mass, strength, and sarcopenia (older adults)

Verdict 130 · Evidence Grade C · 54 · 4 cited sources
There is a muscle-mass signal, but evidence for functional improvement is limited.

Beta-alanine x exercise performance (high-intensity and endurance) Evidence Grade B card

131 · Beta-alanine x exercise performance (high-intensity and endurance)

Verdict 131 · Evidence Grade B · 72 · 4 cited sources
Evidence is relatively good when limited to short, high-intensity performance.

Betaine (TMG) x exercise performance and homocysteine Evidence Grade C card

132 · Betaine (TMG) x exercise performance and homocysteine

Verdict 132 · Evidence Grade C · 46 · 5 cited sources
Blood-level claims and exercise-performance claims should be evaluated separately.

L-tryptophan x sleep and mood Evidence Grade C card

133 · L-tryptophan x sleep and mood

Verdict 133 · Evidence Grade C · 47 · 3 cited sources
The clinical evidence is relatively weak compared with the precursor mechanism.

5-HTP x mood, appetite, and sleep Evidence Grade C card

134 · 5-HTP x mood, appetite, and sleep

Verdict 134 · Evidence Grade C · 43 · 3 cited sources
For this ingredient, safety and interaction checks matter more than the efficacy claim.

Alpha-GPC x cognition and exercise performance Evidence Grade C card

135 · Alpha-GPC x cognition and exercise performance

Verdict 135 · Evidence Grade C · 50 · 3 cited sources
Studies in cognitive impairment should be distinguished from supplement claims for healthy people.

Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) x cognition and diabetic neuropathy Evidence Grade C card

136 · Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) x cognition and diabetic neuropathy

Verdict 136 · Evidence Grade C · 49 · 3 cited sources
Evidence for neuropathy in patients should be distinguished from general cognitive-supplement claims.

Bacopa monnieri x memory and cognition Evidence Grade C card

137 · Bacopa monnieri x memory and cognition

Verdict 137 · Evidence Grade C · 52 · 4 cited sources
There are some test signals, but the evidence is limited.

PQQ x energy and cognition Evidence Grade ? card

138 · PQQ x energy and cognition

Verdict 138 · Evidence Grade ? · 4 cited sources
Human efficacy evidence is still insufficient to grade.

Spermidine x aging, autophagy, and cognition Evidence Grade ? card

139 · Spermidine x aging, autophagy, and cognition

Verdict 139 · Evidence Grade ? · 3 cited sources
Human efficacy evidence is still insufficient to grade.

Artichoke leaf extract x cholesterol, digestion, and liver Evidence Grade C card

140 · Artichoke leaf extract x cholesterol, digestion, and liver

Verdict 140 · Evidence Grade C · 55 · 4 cited sources
Blood and liver-enzyme values should be distinguished from clinical prevention effects.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) x stress, anxiety, and sleep Evidence Grade C card

141 · Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) x stress, anxiety, and sleep

Verdict 141 · Evidence Grade C · 54 · 4 cited sources
There are signals for anxiety and stress, but not at a confirmatory level.

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