All ingredients

393 supplement ingredients with full clinical profiles

Retinol / Beta-carotene

Conditionally Safe Strong

Cholecalciferol (D3)

Generally Safe Strong

Alpha-tocopherol

Conditionally Safe Strong

K1 (Phylloquinone) / K2 (MK-7)

Conditionally Safe Strong

Generally Safe Strong

Generally Safe Strong

Generally Safe Strong

Nicotinic acid / Nicotinamide

Conditionally Safe Strong

Pantothenic Acid

Calcium pantothenate

Generally Safe Moderate

Pyridoxine HCl / P-5-P

Conditionally Safe Strong

Generally Safe Moderate

Folic acid / L-Methylfolate

Conditionally Safe Strong

Cyanocobalamin / Methylcobalamin

Generally Safe Strong

L-Methylfolate (active folate)

Generally Safe Strong

Choline bitartrate / CDP-Choline

Generally Safe Moderate

Ubiquinone / Ubiquinol

Generally Safe Moderate

Pyrroloquinoline quinone

Limited Evidence Limited

Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Nicotinamide mononucleotide

Limited Evidence Limited

NAD+ (IV / Sublingual)

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (direct)

Use with Caution Limited

Phosphatidylserine

Phosphatidylserine (soy/sunflower)

Generally Safe Moderate

L-Glutathione (reduced)

Generally Safe Limited

Calcium carbonate / citrate

Conditionally Safe Strong

Mg citrate / glycinate / oxide

Generally Safe Strong

Potassium chloride / citrate

Conditionally Safe Strong

Sodium chloride

Conditionally Safe Strong

Phosphate salts

Generally Safe Strong

Chloride (NaCl/KCl)

Generally Safe Strong

MSM / sulfate forms

Generally Safe Limited

Ferrous sulfate / bisglycinate

Conditionally Safe Strong

Zinc gluconate / picolinate

Conditionally Safe Strong

Selenomethionine

Conditionally Safe Strong

Chromium picolinate

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Copper gluconate

Conditionally Safe Strong

Manganese sulfate

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Sodium molybdate

Generally Safe Moderate

Potassium iodide / Kelp

Conditionally Safe Strong

Sodium fluoride

Conditionally Safe Strong

Boron glycinate

Conditionally Safe Limited

Orthosilicic acid

Generally Safe Limited

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Generally Safe Moderate

2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid

Generally Safe Moderate

N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine

Conditionally Safe Strong

Creatine monohydrate

Generally Safe Strong

Conditionally Safe Moderate

5-Hydroxytryptophan

Limited Evidence Moderate

L-Carnitine / ALCAR

Generally Safe Moderate

L-γ-Glutamylethylamide

Generally Safe Moderate

Generally Safe Moderate

Citrulline / Citrulline malate

Generally Safe Moderate

β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate

Generally Safe Moderate

Leucine / Isoleucine / Valine

Generally Safe Strong

Diindolylmethane

Conditionally Safe Limited

Bovine colostrum

Generally Safe Limited

Eicosapentaenoic acid

Generally Safe Strong

Docosahexaenoic acid

Generally Safe Strong

Gamma-linolenic acid

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Conjugated linoleic acid

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Medium-chain triglycerides

Generally Safe Moderate

L. acidophilus / rhamnosus

Generally Safe Strong

Bifidobacterium

B. longum / lactis

Generally Safe Strong

Saccharomyces boulardii

Conditionally Safe Strong

FOS / Prebiotics

Fructooligosaccharides

Generally Safe Moderate

Inulin (Chicory root)

Generally Safe Moderate

Turmeric / Curcumin

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Withania somnifera

Use with Caution Moderate

Echinacea purpurea

Generally Safe Moderate

Conditionally Safe Moderate

St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Use with Caution Strong

Conditionally Safe Strong

Valeriana officinalis

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Silybum marianum

Generally Safe Moderate

Generally Safe Moderate

Green Tea Extract

Camellia sinensis (EGCG)

Limited Evidence Moderate

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Bacopa monnieri

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Conditionally Safe Limited

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Lepidium meyenii

Generally Safe Limited

Actaea racemosa

Limited Evidence Moderate

Ginkgo biloba (EGb 761)

Limited Evidence Moderate

Passiflora incarnata

Generally Safe Limited

C. cassia / C. verum

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Aloe Vera (oral)

Aloe barbadensis miller

Limited Evidence Moderate

Mentha × piperita

Generally Safe Moderate

Arthrospira platensis

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Generally Safe Strong

Vitex / Chaste Tree

Vitex agnus-castus

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Angelica sinensis

Limited Evidence Limited

Trifolium pratense

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Tribulus terrestris

Limited Evidence Limited

Eurycoma longifolia

Limited Evidence Limited

Moringa oleifera

Conditionally Safe Limited

Chlorella vulgaris / pyrenoidosa

Generally Safe Limited

Pine Bark Extract

Pinus pinaster (Pycnogenol)

Generally Safe Moderate

Grape Seed Extract

Vitis vinifera (OPC)

Generally Safe Moderate

Olive Leaf Extract

Generally Safe Limited

Hippophae rhamnoides

Generally Safe Limited

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Ocimum sanctum / tenuiflorum

Generally Safe Limited

Hericium erinaceus

Generally Safe Moderate

Ganoderma lucidum

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Cordyceps militaris / sinensis

Conditionally Safe Limited

Inonotus obliquus

Conditionally Safe Limited

Trametes versicolor (PSK/PSP)

Generally Safe Moderate

Grifola frondosa

Conditionally Safe Limited

Shiitake Extract

Lentinula edodes (Lentinan)

Generally Safe Moderate

Glucosamine sulfate / HCl

Generally Safe Moderate

Chondroitin sulfate

Generally Safe Moderate

Collagen Peptides

Hydrolyzed collagen

Generally Safe Moderate

Gamma-aminobutyric acid

Conditionally Safe Limited

N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine

Conditionally Safe Strong

trans-Resveratrol

Conditionally Safe Limited

Quercetin dihydrate

Conditionally Safe Limited

Lutein / Zeaxanthin

Generally Safe Moderate

Astaxanthin (H. pluvialis)

Generally Safe Limited

Limited Evidence Moderate

S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Dehydroepiandrosterone

Use with Caution Moderate

Subtilisin NAT (from natto)

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Serratiopeptidase

Limited Evidence Limited

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium hyaluronate (oral)

Generally Safe Limited

Asphaltum punjabianum

Limited Evidence Limited

Uncaria tomentosa

Limited Evidence Limited

Garcinia Cambogia

Garcinia gummi-gutta (HCA)

Use with Caution Moderate

Mitragyna speciosa

Ephedra / Ma Huang

Ephedra sinica (ephedrine alkaloids)

Piper methysticum

Use with Caution Moderate

Monascus purpureus (Monacolin K)

Use with Caution Strong

Yohimbe / Yohimbine

Pausinystalia yohimbe

Use with Caution Moderate

β-Phenyl-γ-aminobutyric acid

1,3-Dimethylamylamine

β-Methylphenethylamine

Tianeptine sodium

Symphytum officinale

Aristolochia spp. (aristolochic acid)

Larrea tridentata (NDGA)

Banned Moderate

Mentha pulegium (pulegone)

Usnic acid (Usnea lichen)

Use with Caution Limited

Greater Celandine

Chelidonium majus

Use with Caution Moderate

Teucrium chamaedrys

Citrus aurantium (synephrine)

Limited Evidence Moderate

Whey protein concentrate/isolate/hydrolysate

Generally Safe Strong

Micellar casein / Calcium caseinate

Generally Safe Strong

Pisum sativum protein isolate

Generally Safe Moderate

Glycine max protein isolate

Conditionally Safe Strong

Cannabis sativa protein

Generally Safe Limited

Oryza sativa protein isolate

Generally Safe Moderate

Egg White Protein

Albumin protein

Generally Safe Strong

Bone Broth Protein

Hydrolyzed bone broth concentrate

Generally Safe Limited

Marine Collagen

Fish collagen peptides (Type I/III)

Generally Safe Moderate

Bovine Collagen

Bovine hide collagen (Type I/III)

Generally Safe Moderate

Undenatured Type II collagen (chicken)

Generally Safe Moderate

L-Tyrosine / NALT

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Generally Safe Moderate

Conditionally Safe Moderate

D-Aspartic Acid

D-Aspartic acid

Conditionally Safe Limited

Generally Safe Strong

Generally Safe Limited

L-Phenylalanine

L-Phenylalanine / DL-Phenylalanine

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Bromelain (from pineapple)

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Papain (from papaya)

Conditionally Safe Limited

Digestive Enzymes

Lipase / Amylase / Protease blend

Generally Safe Moderate

β-Galactosidase

Generally Safe Strong

Ox Bile / Bile Salts

Bovine bile extract

Conditionally Safe Limited

Amorphophallus konjac (konjac root)

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Acacia senegal (gum arabic)

Generally Safe Moderate

Apple Cider Vinegar

Acetic acid (fermented apple)

Conditionally Safe Limited

Activated Charcoal

Activated carbon

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Betaine hydrochloride

Conditionally Safe Limited

Boswellia serrata (AKBA)

Generally Safe Moderate

Zingiber officinale

Generally Safe Strong

Centella asiatica

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Astragalus membranaceus

Generally Safe Moderate

Glycyrrhiza glabra (glycyrrhizin)

Limited Evidence Strong

Schisandra chinensis

Generally Safe Limited

Asparagus racemosus

Conditionally Safe Limited

Emblica/Terminalia/Terminalia blend

Generally Safe Moderate

Gymnema sylvestre

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Harpagophytum procumbens

Conditionally Safe Moderate

White Willow Bark

Salix alba (salicin)

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Black Seed / Nigella

Nigella sativa (thymoquinone)

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Cayenne / Capsaicin

Capsicum annuum (capsaicin)

Generally Safe Moderate

Horny Goat Weed

Epimedium spp. (icariin)

Limited Evidence Limited

Vaccinium myrtillus

Generally Safe Moderate

Nettle Root / Leaf

Generally Safe Moderate

Andrographis paniculata

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Hydrastis canadensis (berberine)

Limited Evidence Limited

Dioscorea villosa (diosgenin)

Conditionally Safe Limited

Evening Primrose Oil

Oenothera biennis (GLA)

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Artemisia absinthium (thujone)

Use with Caution Limited

Graviola / Soursop

Annona muricata

Limited Evidence Limited

Black Walnut Hull

Limited Evidence Limited

Turnera diffusa

Conditionally Safe Limited

Generally Safe Limited

Verbascum thapsus

Generally Safe Limited

Butcher's Broom

Ruscus aculeatus (ruscogenin)

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Marshmallow Root

Althaea officinalis

Generally Safe Limited

Mixed pollen grains

Conditionally Safe Limited

Royal jelly (bee secretion)

Conditionally Safe Limited

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Triticum aestivum (juice/powder)

Generally Safe Limited

Hordeum vulgare (young grass)

Generally Safe Limited

Euterpe oleracea

Generally Safe Limited

Lycium barbarum

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Leptospermum scoparium honey

Generally Safe Moderate

Tremella fuciformis

Generally Safe Limited

Agaricus Blazei

Agaricus blazei Murill (ABM)

Conditionally Safe Limited

Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus

Generally Safe Limited

β-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan (yeast/oat/mushroom)

Generally Safe Moderate

Generally Safe Moderate

Strontium citrate / ranelate

Limited Evidence Moderate

Vanadyl sulfate / BMOV

Limited Evidence Limited

Lithium Orotate

Lithium orotate (low-dose)

Limited Evidence Limited

Use with Caution Limited

CDP-Choline (cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine)

Generally Safe Moderate

Uridine monophosphate

Conditionally Safe Limited

Calcium D-Glucarate

Calcium D-glucarate

Generally Safe Limited

IP6 (Inositol Hexaphosphate)

Phytic acid / Inositol hexakisphosphate

Conditionally Safe Limited

Sulforaphane (from broccoli sprout extract)

Generally Safe Moderate

PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide)

Palmitoylethanolamide

Generally Safe Moderate

Myo-inositol / D-chiro-inositol

Generally Safe Strong

Titanium Dioxide

TiO₂ (E171) — additive

Limited Evidence Moderate

Zeolite / Clinoptilolite

Clinoptilolite (volcanic mineral)

Limited Evidence Limited

Diatomaceous Earth

Amorphous silica (food grade)

Limited Evidence Limited

Montmorillonite clay

Limited Evidence Limited

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators

Commiphora myrrha

Conditionally Safe Limited

Tulsi / Holy Basil

Generally Safe Limited

Indole-3-Carbinol

Indole-3-carbinol (cruciferous)

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Porcine Gelatin

Gelatin (porcine/swine-derived)

Generally Safe Strong

Gelatin (bovine-derived, halal)

Generally Safe Strong

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (vegetarian)

Generally Safe Strong

Pullulan Capsules

Pullulan (fermentation-derived polysaccharide)

Generally Safe Moderate

CBD (Cannabidiol)

Cannabidiol (hemp-derived)

Limited Evidence Moderate

CBG (Cannabigerol)

Limited Evidence Limited

Cannabis sativa seed oil (THC-free)

Generally Safe Moderate

Ginseng (American)

Panax quinquefolius

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Dang Gui (Dong Quai)

Angelica sinensis

Limited Evidence Limited

Astragalus (Huang Qi)

Astragalus membranaceus

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Lycium barbarum

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Dan Shen (Salvia)

Salvia miltiorrhiza

Limited Evidence Moderate

Polygonum multiflorum (Fo-Ti)

Use with Caution Moderate

Ginkgo (Chinese)

Ginkgo biloba folium

Limited Evidence Moderate

Rheum palmatum / officinale

Limited Evidence Moderate

Schisandra Berry

Schisandra chinensis

Generally Safe Moderate

Tribulus Terrestris

Tribulus terrestris

Limited Evidence Limited

Chinese Cinnamon (Rou Gui)

Cinnamomum cassia (cortex)

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Lycium / Wolfberry

Lycium chinense

Conditionally Safe Limited

Asparagus racemosus

Conditionally Safe Limited

Amla + Haritaki + Bibhitaki

Generally Safe Moderate

Commiphora mukul (guggulsterone)

Limited Evidence Moderate

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)

Phyllanthus emblica / Emblica officinalis

Generally Safe Moderate

Bacopa monnieri

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Azadirachta indica

Limited Evidence Limited

Boswellia (Shallaki)

Boswellia serrata

Generally Safe Moderate

Guduchi (Giloy)

Tinospora cordifolia

Conditionally Safe Limited

Phyllanthus niruri

Conditionally Safe Limited

Asphaltum / Mumijo

Limited Evidence Limited

Magnesium Glycinate

Magnesium bisglycinate chelate

Generally Safe Strong

Magnesium L-Threonate

Magnesium L-threonate (Magtein®)

Generally Safe Limited

Magnesium Malate

Magnesium malate

Generally Safe Moderate

Magnesium Oxide

Magnesium oxide

Generally Safe Strong

Vitamin K2 (MK-7)

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Zinc Picolinate

Zinc picolinate

Conditionally Safe Strong

Iron Bisglycinate

Ferrous bisglycinate chelate

Conditionally Safe Strong

Chromium Picolinate

Chromium(III) picolinate

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Stevia (Steviol glycosides)

Stevia rebaudiana (E960)

Generally Safe Strong

Sucralose (E955)

Conditionally Safe Strong

Aspartame (E951)

Conditionally Safe Strong

Titanium Dioxide (E171)

TiO₂ nanoparticles

Limited Evidence Moderate

MSG (in supplements)

Monosodium glutamate (E621)

Generally Safe Strong

Xylitol (E967, sugar alcohol)

Conditionally Safe Strong

Erythritol (E968, sugar alcohol)

Conditionally Safe Strong

Carboxymethylcellulose

CMC / Cellulose gum (E466)

Generally Safe Moderate

Caffeine (Anhydrous)

1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine

Conditionally Safe Strong

Citrulline Malate

L-Citrulline DL-malate (2:1)

Generally Safe Moderate

Trimethylglycine

Generally Safe Moderate

Taurine (sport dose)

Generally Safe Strong

Electrolyte Salts

Na/K/Mg/Ca chloride-citrate blends

Generally Safe Strong

Generally Safe Limited

Nitric Oxide Boosters

Beetroot / L-Arginine / L-Citrulline blend

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Pre-Workout Blends

Multi-ingredient: caffeine + beta-alanine + citrulline + etc.

Limited Evidence Moderate

Melatonin (high dose >5 mg)

N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine

Limited Evidence Moderate

Progesterone Cream

Bio-identical progesterone (topical)

Use with Caution Moderate

7-Keto-dehydroepiandrosterone

Limited Evidence Limited

Testosterone Boosters

Various: Tribulus + Fenugreek + D-AA + Zinc blends

Limited Evidence Limited

Estrogen-Support Blends

Various: Black Cohosh + Soy Isoflavones + Red Clover

Limited Evidence Moderate

Thyroid Support Blends

Various: Iodine + Tyrosine + Ashwagandha + Selenium

Limited Evidence Limited

Activated Charcoal

Activated carbon

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Garcinia Cambogia

Garcinia gummi-gutta (HCA)

Use with Caution Moderate

Apple Cider Vinegar

Acetic acid (from apple cider)

Generally Safe Limited

Various: Senna + Cascara + other laxative herbs

Use with Caution Limited

Juice Cleanses / Powders

Mixed fruit/vegetable juice concentrates

Generally Safe Limited

Schizochytrium sp. DHA

Generally Safe Strong

Euphausia superba (phospholipid omega-3)

Generally Safe Moderate

Linum usitatissimum (ALA omega-3)

Generally Safe Strong

Undenatured type II collagen (40 mg)

Generally Safe Moderate

Marine Collagen

Fish-derived hydrolyzed collagen (Type I/III)

Generally Safe Moderate

Eggshell Membrane

Natural eggshell membrane (NEM®)

Generally Safe Limited

SAMe (for joints)

S-Adenosylmethionine

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Cetyl Myristoleate

CMO (cetylated fatty acid complex)

Conditionally Safe Limited

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium hyaluronate (oral)

Generally Safe Limited

Solubilized / hydrolyzed keratin

Generally Safe Limited

Phytoceramides (rice/wheat-derived)

Generally Safe Limited

Methylsulfonylmethane

MSM (organic sulfur)

Generally Safe Moderate

Saw Palmetto + Biotin

Serenoa repens + D-Biotin (hair formula)

Generally Safe Limited

Copper Peptides

GHK-Cu (oral / topical)

Conditionally Safe Limited

Pectin (modified citrus/apple)

Generally Safe Limited

Salvia hispanica

Generally Safe Moderate

Coconut Oil (MCT source)

Cocos nucifera oil

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Fish Oil (general)

Mixed EPA + DHA (triglyceride/ethyl ester)

Generally Safe Strong

Zingiber officinale

Generally Safe Strong

Lavandula angustifolia (Silexan®)

Generally Safe Moderate

Glycyrrhiza glabra (glycyrrhizin)

Limited Evidence Strong

Nigella Sativa (Black Seed)

Nigella sativa (Thymoquinone)

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Olive Leaf Extract

Olea europaea leaf (oleuropein)

Generally Safe Limited

Raspberry Ketones

4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone

Limited Evidence Insufficient

Saffron Extract

Crocus sativus (crocin/safranal)

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Stinging Nettle

Urtica dioica (root/leaf)

Generally Safe Moderate

Rosemary Extract

Rosmarinus officinalis (rosmarinic acid/carnosic acid)

Generally Safe Moderate

Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex)

Vitex agnus-castus

Conditionally Safe Moderate

White Willow Bark

Salix alba (salicin)

Conditionally Safe Moderate

Sambucus nigra (flowers)

Generally Safe Limited

Marshmallow Root

Althaea officinalis

Generally Safe Limited

2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP)

2,4-Dinitrophenol

MMS (Miracle Mineral Supplement)

Sodium chlorite → Chlorine dioxide (ClO₂)

Cesium Chloride

CsCl (high-pH therapy)

Colloidal Silver

Silver nanoparticles / ionic silver

Use with Caution Strong

Germanium (organic)

Germanium sesquioxide / Ge-132 / propagermanium

Use with Caution Limited

Aconite / Wolfsbane

Aconitum napellus (aconitine)

Atropa belladonna (atropine/scopolamine)

Digitalis / Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea (digoxin/digitoxin)

Yellow Oleander (in Tejocote)

Thevetia peruviana / Cascabela thevetia

Crataegus mexicana (Mexican Hawthorn root)

Use with Caution Limited

Lobelia inflata (lobeline)

Use with Caution Moderate

Sanguinaria canadensis (sanguinarine)

Banned Moderate

Nux Vomica / Strychnine

Strychnos nux-vomica (strychnine/brucine)

Sida cordifolia (ephedrine-containing)

Use with Caution Limited

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Use with Caution Moderate

Calamus / Sweet Flag

Acorus calamus (β-asarone)

Use with Caution Moderate

Sassafras albidum (safrole)

Wormwood (high thujone)

Artemisia absinthium

Limited Evidence Moderate

Apricot Kernels / Laetrile

Amygdalin / Prunus armeniaca seeds ('Vitamin B17')

Tussilago farfara

Use with Caution Moderate

Borago officinalis (leaf — NOT seed oil)

Use with Caution Moderate

Petasites hybridus

Limited Evidence Moderate

Senna (chronic use)

Senna alexandrina (sennosides)

Limited Evidence Strong

Cascara Sagrada

Frangula purshiana (emodin/cascarosides)

Limited Evidence Moderate

Jimsonweed / Datura

Datura stramonium

Mayapple / Podophyllum

Podophyllum peltatum (podophyllotoxin)

European Mistletoe

Viscum album (lectins/viscotoxins)

Use with Caution Moderate

Phytolacca americana

Banned Moderate

Sibutramine (hidden)

Sibutramine (withdrawn appetite suppressant)

Phenolphthalein (hidden)

Phenolphthalein (withdrawn laxative)

Sildenafil/Tadalafil (hidden)

PDE5 inhibitors (hidden in supplements)

Anabolic Steroids (hidden)

Various: stanozolol, nandrolone, trenbolone, etc.

DMHA / Octodrine

2-Aminoisoheptane / 1,5-DMHA

Use with Caution Limited

Methylsynephrine / Oxilofrine

p-Hydroxyephedrine

Use with Caution Limited

Nicotinoyl-GABA

Limited Evidence Limited

Hydrazine Sulfate

Hydrazine sulfate

Banned Moderate

GBL (Gamma-Butyrolactone)

Gamma-butyrolactone (GHB precursor)

Androstenedione / Andro

4-Androstene-3,17-dione

MK-677 / Ibutamoren

Ibutamoren mesylate (GH secretagogue)

Use with Caution Limited

GW501516 / Cardarine

GW501516 (PPARδ agonist)

Banned Moderate

Ayurvedic Metal Preparations

Bhasma (rasa shastra — heavy metal preparations)

Use with Caution Moderate

Chinese Herbal Heavy Metals

Various TCM products with undeclared metals

Use with Caution Moderate

Cinnabar / Vermilion

Mercury(II) sulfide (HgS) — TCM: Zhu Sha

Arsenic(II) sulfide (As₂S₂) — TCM: Xiong Huang

Lead in Supplements

Lead (Pb) contamination

Khat / Cathinone

Catha edulis (cathinone/cathine)

Banned Moderate

Ibogaine (Tabernanthe iboga alkaloid)

Banned Moderate

Melanotan II (synthetic peptide)

Spice / Synthetic Cannabinoids

JWH-series, AB-FUBINACA, etc.

Ayahuasca Components

DMT (N,N-Dimethyltryptamine) + MAOIs (harmine/harmaline)

Banned Moderate

Symplocarpus foetidus

Use with Caution Limited

Hellebore (Black/White)

Helleborus niger / Veratrum album

Black Walnut Hull (parasites)

Juglans nigra (hull extract)

Limited Evidence Limited

Wild / Bitter Almond

Prunus dulcis var. amara (amygdalin)

Thunder God Vine

Tripterygium wilfordii (triptolide)

Use with Caution Moderate

Ma Huang Analog Herbs

Ephedra intermedia / equisetina / other spp.

Use with Caution Limited

Grapefruit Seed Extract

Citrus paradisi seed extract (GSE)

Limited Evidence Limited

Star Anise (Japanese)

Illicium anisatum (TOXIC species)

Licorice (Glycyrrhizin excess)

Glycyrrhiza glabra — high-dose glycyrrhizin

Limited Evidence Strong

Monkshood (processed)

Aconitum carmichaelii — TCM: Fu Zi (processed)

Use with Caution Moderate

Ricin / Castor Bean

Ricinus communis (ricin protein)

Various: 1-Andro, 4-Andro, DHEA-derived

Use with Caution Limited

Stephania (Fang Ji)

Stephania tetrandra — CONFUSION with Aristolochia

Use with Caution Moderate

Senna-Based Cleanses

Multi-herb laxative blends (senna + cascara + aloe latex)

Use with Caution Moderate

Strontium Ranelate

Strontium ranelate (Protelos® — Rx)

Use with Caution Strong

HCG Diet Drops/Pellets

Human chorionic gonadotropin (OTC forms)

Use with Caution Strong