Ingredient Intelligence

Ingredient Intelligence

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

40 published12 typesEvidence-graded

Adaptogen

Amino Acid

Botanical Extract

Alfalfa (leaf)

Alfalfa (leaf)

Botanical Extract

Also known as Medicago sativa

Moderate evidence · 5.8/10

  • 6 benefits
  • 6 FAQs
  • 3 sources
Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

Botanical Extract

Also known as Aloe barbadensis miller

Strong evidence · 7.6/10

  • 1 product
  • 6 benefits
  • 6 FAQs
  • 3 sources
Buckthorn Bark

Buckthorn Bark

Botanical Extract

Also known as Rhamnus cathartica

Moderate evidence · 6.1/10

  • 1 product
  • 5 benefits
  • 6 FAQs
  • 3 sources
Cascara Sagrada

Cascara Sagrada

Botanical Extract

Also known as Sacred Bark

Moderate evidence · 6.1/10

  • 1 product
  • 5 benefits
  • 6 FAQs
  • 3 sources
Gentian Root

Gentian Root

Botanical Extract

Also known as Gentiana lutea

Moderate evidence · 6.1/10

  • 1 product
  • 6 benefits
  • 6 FAQs
  • 3 sources
Goldenseal Root

Goldenseal Root

Botanical Extract

Also known as Hydrastis canadensis

Moderate evidence · 5.8/10

  • 1 product
  • 6 benefits
  • 6 FAQs
  • 3 sources
Green Tea Extract

Green Tea Extract

Botanical Extract

Also known as GTE

Strong evidence · 8.2/10

  • 2 products
  • 6 benefits
  • 6 FAQs
  • 3 sources
Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium)

Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium)

Botanical Extract

Also known as Epimedium

Moderate evidence · 5.8/10

  • 1 product
  • 6 benefits
  • 8 FAQs
  • 3 sources
Mucuna Pruriens

Mucuna Pruriens

Botanical Extract

Also known as Velvet Bean

Strong evidence · 7.6/10

  • 1 product
  • 6 benefits
  • 6 FAQs
  • 3 sources
Muira Puama Root

Muira Puama Root

Botanical Extract

Also known as Ptychopetalum olacoides

Moderate evidence · 5.8/10

  • 1 product
  • 5 benefits
  • 6 FAQs
  • 3 sources
Polypodium Vulgare

Polypodium Vulgare

Botanical Extract

Also known as Common Polypody

Moderate evidence · 6.1/10

  • 1 product
  • 6 benefits
  • 6 FAQs
  • 3 sources
Rhubarb Root

Rhubarb Root

Botanical Extract

Also known as Rheum palmatum

Moderate evidence · 6.8/10

  • 1 product
  • 5 benefits
  • 6 FAQs
  • 3 sources
Saw Palmetto Berry

Saw Palmetto Berry

Botanical Extract

Also known as Serenoa repens

Strong evidence · 7.4/10

  • 1 product
  • 6 benefits
  • 6 FAQs
  • 3 sources

Dietary Fiber

Excipient

Marine Extract

Mineral

Prebiotic Fiber

Probiotic

Probiotic Strain

Stimulant

Vitamin