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All 147 entries, graded
Nine categories · 33 Strong · 77 Moderate · 26 Emerging · 11 Overhyped
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14 entries
Performance & Strength
Strong
- Creatine Monohydrate / HCl / Buffered
- Caffeine
- Beta-Alanine
- Citrulline Malate
- Protein (Whey / Plant)
- Beetroot / Dietary Nitrates
- Taurine
- Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
Moderate
Emerging
Overhyped
16 entries
Recovery & Joint Health
Strong
Moderate
- Curcumin / Turmeric
- L-Glutamine
- MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
- Bromelain / Proteolytic Enzymes
- Glucosamine Sulfate
- Chondroitin Sulfate
- Hyaluronic Acid
- NAC (N-Acetylcysteine)
- Boswellia Serrata
- Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)
- Astaxanthin
- Pycnogenol (Pine Bark Extract)
Emerging
13 entries
Sleep, Stress & Cortisol Management
Strong
Moderate
- Phosphatidylserine
- Rhodiola Rosea
- 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
- Valerian Root
- Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)
- Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum)
- CBD (Cannabidiol)
- Saffron Extract (Crocus Sativus)
Emerging
11 entries
Cognitive Function & Focus
Strong
Moderate
- Alpha-GPC
- Phosphatidylcholine
- Creatine for Cognitive Function
- L-Tyrosine
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Panax Ginseng
- Huperzine A
Emerging
16 entries
Fat Metabolism & Body Composition
Strong
Moderate
Emerging
- Exogenous Ketones (BHB Salts / Ketone Esters)
- Yohimbine HCl
- Synephrine (Bitter Orange / Citrus Aurantium)
- 7-Keto DHEA
- L-BAIBA (L-β-Aminoisobutyric Acid)
Overhyped
19 entries
Hormonal Support & Vitality
Moderate
- Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma Longifolia)
- DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)
- Myo-Inositol / D-Chiro-Inositol
- DIM (Diindolylmethane)
- Saw Palmetto (Serenoa Repens)
- Maca Root (Lepidium Meyenii)
- Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum)
- Red Clover Isoflavones (Trifolium Pratense)
- Black Cohosh (Actaea Racemosa)
Emerging
- Pregnenolone
- Calcium D-Glucarate
- Stinging Nettle Root (Urtica Dioica)
- Boron
- Horny Goat Weed / Epimedium (Icariin)
Overhyped
21 entries
Longevity & Immune Resilience
Strong
Moderate
- Glutathione (Liposomal / S-Acetyl / IV)
- Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra)
- Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes Versicolor)
- Astragalus (Astragalus Membranaceus)
- Lactoferrin
- Quercetin
- TMG (Trimethylglycine / Betaine)
- Curcumin (Bioavailable Forms Only)
- Selenium
- Echinacea
- Urolithin A (Longevity Application)
- Colostrum (Immune Application)
- Cross-References: NAC, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Reishi
Emerging
Group and cross-reference entries
Entries that cover more than one compound
- TESTOSTERONE SUPPORT GROUP
- Carnitine: ALCAR vs L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (Form
- Cross-References: Zinc, Vitamin D3, and
- Phospholipid Complex / PPC (Essentiale Forte /
About the author
Who graded this
Daniel Edlund is a Le Cordon Bleu-trained private chef in Los Angeles, a certified personal trainer and strength coach, and an internationally licensed massage therapist. Thirty years of strength training and fifteen years cooking in private estate kitchens. He is the author of The Complete Supplement Guide, which grades 147 entries against the clinical literature, and of The EASY Way to Organic Cooking, first published in 2013.
This page is information, not medical advice. Supplements interact with prescription medication and with each other, and the right answer depends on your own bloodwork and history. Talk to your doctor before starting anything, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, managing a health condition, or already taking medication.