Every Dietary Supplement Ingredient, Explained

An evidence-graded index of 250+ ingredients used in the dietary supplement industry — from vitamins and minerals to longevity compounds. Each entry summarizes the research, lists effective dosages, and flags safety considerations.

Browse by Category

14 entries

Vitamins

A, B-complex (B1–B12), C, D, E, K — fat-soluble, water-soluble, methylated forms.

22 entries

Minerals

Calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, selenium, boron, lithium and 15 more.

28 entries

Amino Acids

BCAAs, EAAs, creatine, glutamine, taurine, theanine, NAC, glutathione.

12 entries

Proteins

Whey, casein, collagen, pea, rice, hemp, soy, egg white, bone broth, beef.

14 entries

Fatty Acids & Lipids

Omega-3, omega-6, MCT, krill, algal, phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylcholine.

80+ entries

Herbs & Botanicals

Adaptogens, anti-inflammatories, mushrooms, tonics — every clinically-studied herb.

14 entries

Probiotics & Prebiotics

Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, spore-forming, S. boulardii, inulin, FOS, GOS.

12 entries

Longevity Compounds

NMN, NR, spermidine, fisetin, urolithin A, calcium AKG, apigenin.

40+ entries

Specialty & Phytochemicals

CoQ10, astaxanthin, lutein, quercetin, resveratrol, sulforaphane, beta-glucan.

4 entries

Cannabinoids

CBD, CBG, CBN, hemp seed oil — research, dosing, regulatory status.

8 entries

Joint Support

Glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, hyaluronic acid, UC-II, eggshell membrane.

5 entries

Hormone Precursors

DHEA, pregnenolone, melatonin, 7-keto DHEA — what the research actually shows.

A–Z Index

A complete alphabetical list — generated from keywords/ingredients.csv at build time.

D – E

DHEA · DIM · Echinacea · Elderberry · Eleuthero · EGCG

How we organize ingredients: Every entry is research-graded (Strong / Moderate / Weak / Insufficient) based on the quality and quantity of human RCTs. Where research is contested or evolving, we say so explicitly. Read our editorial policy.