Ingredient Intelligence
Evidence-based ingredient authority pages — what each ingredient is, the strength of its research, and the published products that use it.
Adaptogen

Maca Root
AdaptogenAlso known as Lepidium meyenii
Strong evidence · 7.1/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Panax Ginseng Root
AdaptogenAlso known as Asian Ginseng
Strong evidence · 8.2/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Tongkat Ali Root
AdaptogenAlso known as Eurycoma longifolia
Strong evidence · 7.4/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources
Amino Acid
Botanical Extract

Alfalfa (leaf)
Botanical ExtractAlso known as Medicago sativa
Moderate evidence · 5.8/10
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Aloe Vera
Botanical ExtractAlso known as Aloe barbadensis miller
Strong evidence · 7.6/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Buckthorn Bark
Botanical ExtractAlso known as Rhamnus cathartica
Moderate evidence · 6.1/10
- 1 product
- 5 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Cascara Sagrada
Botanical ExtractAlso known as Sacred Bark
Moderate evidence · 6.1/10
- 1 product
- 5 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Gentian Root
Botanical ExtractAlso known as Gentiana lutea
Moderate evidence · 6.1/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Goldenseal Root
Botanical ExtractAlso known as Hydrastis canadensis
Moderate evidence · 5.8/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Green Tea Extract
Botanical ExtractAlso known as GTE
Strong evidence · 8.2/10
- 2 products
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium)
Botanical ExtractAlso known as Epimedium
Moderate evidence · 5.8/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 8 FAQs
- 3 sources

Mucuna Pruriens
Botanical ExtractAlso known as Velvet Bean
Strong evidence · 7.6/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Muira Puama Root
Botanical ExtractAlso known as Ptychopetalum olacoides
Moderate evidence · 5.8/10
- 1 product
- 5 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Polypodium Vulgare
Botanical ExtractAlso known as Common Polypody
Moderate evidence · 6.1/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Rhubarb Root
Botanical ExtractAlso known as Rheum palmatum
Moderate evidence · 6.8/10
- 1 product
- 5 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Saw Palmetto Berry
Botanical ExtractAlso known as Serenoa repens
Strong evidence · 7.4/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources
Dietary Fiber

Cellulose (Vegetable Capsule)
Dietary FiberAlso known as HPMC
Strong evidence · 8.2/10
- 2 products
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Oat (seed)
Dietary FiberAlso known as Avena sativa seed
Strong evidence · 8.5/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Psyllium Husk
Dietary FiberAlso known as Plantago ovata husk
Strong evidence · 8.7/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources
Excipient
Marine Extract
Mineral

Bentonite
MineralAlso known as Bentonite Clay
Moderate evidence · 5.4/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Calcium Carbonate
MineralAlso known as CaCO3
Strong evidence · 8.2/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Ferrous Fumarate
MineralAlso known as Iron fumarate
Strong evidence · 8.2/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Magnesium
MineralAlso known as Mg
Strong evidence · 8.2/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Selenium
MineralAlso known as Se
Strong evidence · 8.2/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources
Prebiotic Fiber
Probiotic
Probiotic Strain
Stimulant
Vitamin

Biotin
VitaminAlso known as Vitamin B7
Strong evidence · 7.1/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Vitamin A
VitaminAlso known as Retinol
Strong evidence · 8.2/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
VitaminAlso known as Riboflavin
Strong evidence · 8.2/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Vitamin B3
VitaminAlso known as Niacin
Strong evidence · 8.2/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Vitamin B5
VitaminAlso known as Pantothenic Acid
Strong evidence · 8.2/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources

Vitamin E
VitaminAlso known as Tocopherol
Strong evidence · 8.2/10
- 1 product
- 6 benefits
- 6 FAQs
- 3 sources









