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    276 evidence-based supplement ingredients indexed · 776 studies across 18 categories

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    Curcumin

    Botanical Extracts
    85/100

    Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid of turmeric (Curcuma longa), with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties rivaling pharmaceutical agents in some clinical comparisons. Its major limitation — poor native bioavailability — is overcome by enhanced formulations.

    Anti-inflammationJoint supportAntioxidant defense
    2 studies2linked products4trademarked versions
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    Rhodiola Rosea

    Botanical Extracts
    76/100

    Rhodiola Rosea is a high-altitude adaptogenic herb with robust evidence for reducing mental and physical fatigue. Its active compounds (rosavins and salidroside) modulate the stress response at the HPA axis level, improving performance under stress without stimulant-like side effects.

    Fatigue resistanceStress adaptationEndurance
    2 studies1linked products
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    Zynamite Mangifera Indica

    Botanical Extracts
    62/100

    Zynamite is a standardised mango leaf extract (≥60% mangiferin) that has shown ergogenic and cognitive benefits without stimulant side effects.

    Cognitive performanceEnduranceRecovery
    1 study1trademarked versions
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    EnXtra Alpinia Galanga

    Botanical Extracts
    58/100

    EnXtra is a standardised Alpinia galanga rhizome extract that improves alertness and attention for up to 5 hours without raising heart rate or causing a caffeine-like crash.

    AlertnessSustained focusNon-stimulant cognition
    1 study1trademarked versions
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    CognatiQ CoffeeBerry

    Botanical Extracts
    60/100

    CognatiQ is a patented whole coffee fruit (coffeeberry) extract clinically shown to elevate plasma BDNF, supporting cognitive performance and mood.

    BDNF supportCognitive performanceMood
    1 study1trademarked versions
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    Pycnogenol

    Botanical Extracts
    78/100

    Pycnogenol is a patented standardised French maritime pine bark extract (~65–75% procyanidins) with extensive RCT evidence in vascular, recovery, cognitive, and skin endpoints.

    Vascular healthPumpRecovery
    1 study1trademarked versions
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    Pomegranate Seed Extract

    Botanical Extracts
    58/100

    Pomegranate extract is rich in ellagitannins (punicalagins) and anthocyanins that support endothelial function, exercise recovery, and provide systemic antioxidant defence.

    Vascular functionRecoveryAntioxidant
    1 study
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    CellFlo6

    Botanical Extracts
    58/100

    CellFlo6 is a standardised cocoa flavanol-rich extract patented for its acute eNOS-activating, vasodilatory effects supporting pump and vascular function.

    PumpeNOS activationVascular function
    1 study1trademarked versions
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    Grapeseed Extract

    Botanical Extracts
    62/100

    Grapeseed extract is rich in oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) supporting vascular health, antioxidant defence, and modest blood pressure reduction.

    Vascular healthAntioxidantBlood pressure support
    1 study1trademarked versions
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    Pine Bark Extract

    Botanical Extracts
    58/100

    Generic French maritime pine bark extract delivers procyanidins similar to Pycnogenol; supports vascular function, antioxidant defence, and cognition.

    Vascular healthAntioxidantCognitive support
    1 study
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    Prickly Pear Extract

    Botanical Extracts
    48/100

    Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) extract supports hydration, has anti-cramping and antioxidant properties, and is studied for hangover symptom reduction.

    HydrationAnti-crampHangover support
    1 study
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    Mucuna Pruriens

    Botanical Extracts
    56/100

    Mucuna pruriens (velvet bean) is a natural source of L-DOPA, the direct precursor to dopamine; high-percentage L-DOPA extracts have pharmacological-level activity.

    Dopamine supportMoodLibido
    1 study
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    AstraGin

    Botanical Extracts
    56/100

    AstraGin is a patented blend of Astragalus membranaceus and Panax notoginseng extracts shown to upregulate intestinal transporters (SGLT1, GLUT-4, CAT-1) and enhance amino acid, glucose, and vitamin absorption.

    Nutrient absorption enhancerGut health
    1 study1trademarked versions
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    Citrus Bergamot

    Botanical Extracts
    74/100

    Citrus bergamot polyphenolic extract (BPF) lowers LDL cholesterol, raises HDL, and supports glycaemic and hepatic health through flavonoid-mediated HMG-CoA reductase inhibition.

    Lipid managementCardiovascular healthGlycaemic support
    1 study
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    Silymarin Milk Thistle

    Botanical Extracts
    70/100

    Silymarin is a standardised milk thistle (Silybum marianum) seed extract (≥80% silymarin complex) used for hepatoprotection, supporting liver regeneration and reducing transaminases.

    Liver healthHepatoprotectionAntioxidant
    1 study
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    Kaempferia Parviflora

    Botanical Extracts
    52/100

    Kaempferia parviflora (black ginger) is a Thai herb traditionally used for vitality, with emerging RCT evidence for body composition, endurance, and testosterone support.

    Metabolic healthTestosterone supportEndurance
    1 study
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    Emodin

    Botanical Extracts
    38/100

    Emodin is an anthraquinone from rhubarb and other plants with preclinical evidence for metabolic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects; restricted in some markets due to laxative effects.

    Metabolic healthAnti-inflammatoryLipid management
    1 study
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    Citrus Aurantium

    Botanical Extracts
    58/100

    Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) provides p-synephrine, a beta-3 adrenergic agonist used as a thermogenic and mild stimulant alternative to ephedra.

    ThermogenicFat lossEnergy
    1 study
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    Juglans Regia Extract

    Botanical Extracts
    34/100

    Juglans regia (English walnut) leaf extract provides a complex of alkaloids including precursors to phenylethylamine derivatives used as natural pre-workout stimulants.

    StimulantMoodPre-workout energy
    1 study
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    Gotu Kola

    Botanical Extracts
    25/100

    Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is standardised for triterpenes such as asiaticoside and madecassoside. Best known in skincare ('cica'), oral use is positioned for circulation, skin and traditional cognitive support; human evidence is limited.

    Skin and connective-tissue formulasCirculation supplementsTraditional cognitive support
    0 studies1trademarked versions
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    Ginger Extract

    Botanical Extracts
    45/100

    Ginger root extract, standardised for gingerols, is one of the best-supported botanicals for nausea — particularly pregnancy-related and motion sickness — with additional evidence for digestive comfort and modest anti-inflammatory effects.

    Digestive-comfort supplementsNausea reliefAnti-nausea and travel formulas
    0 studies1trademarked versions
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    Triphala

    Botanical Extracts
    25/100

    Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic blend of three fruits — amla (Emblica officinalis), bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) and haritaki (Terminalia chebula) — used primarily for digestive regularity. Modern human evidence is limited to a handful of small trials.

    Digestive-regularity supplementsAyurvedic formulasGut-health blends
    0 studies1trademarked versions
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