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Clinically validated to improve strength, power, endurance, and recovery. Includes IOC-recognized ergogenic aids and emerging compounds with compelling research.

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Ingredients
355
Clinical trials
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🏆 Evidence Ranked
Top Athletic Performance Supplements
Ranked by evidence level, then number of clinical trials.
#1 Pick
Athletic Performance
Caffeine
Caffeine, a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and other plants, is commonly supplemented in forms like caffeine anhydrous (typically 1…
Very Strong
8 trials
#2 Pick
Athletic Performance
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine monohydrate is the most-researched and most-validated form of creatine, with 500+ studies confirming its effects on strength, power…
Very Strong
5 trials
#3 Pick
Athletic Performance
Pycnogenol® (French Maritime Pine Bark)
Pycnogenol® (Horphag Research) is a standardized extract from the bark of French maritime pine trees grown along the Landes coast of southwe…
Very Strong
5 trials
#4 Pick
Athletic Performance
Whey Concentrate
Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) is a high-quality protein supplement derived from milk during cheese production, containing 70–80% protein al…
Very Strong
5 trials
#5 Pick
Athletic Performance
AstaZine® (Natural Astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis — BGG)
AstaZine® is BGG's PREMIUM NATURAL ASTAXANTHIN from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae — distinguished as the WORLD'S FIRST ORGANICALLY CERT…
Very Strong
3 trials
📈 Trending Now
Fastest Growing Athletic Performance Ingredients
Ingredients seeing rapid growth in research interest and formulator adoption in 2024–2025.
Trending
Athletic Performance
MegaNatural®-BP (Patented Grape Seed Extract — Polyphenolics)
MegaNatural®-BP is a PATENTED GRAPE SEED EXTRACT developed by Polyphenolics (division of California Natural Color and E. & J. Gallo Winery)…
Very Strong
3 trials
Trending
Athletic Performance
Provon® (Whey Protein Isolate — Glanbia)
Provon® is Glanbia's BRANDED WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE — distinguished by 90%+ protein content, low fat/lactose, high BCAA content (especially le…
Very Strong
1 trial
Trending
Athletic Performance
KSM-66®
KSM-66 Ashwagandha, a standardized root extract, promotes stress relief and cognitive clarity by balancing cortisol levels and enhancing neu…
Strong
7 trials
🔬 Emerging Research
Future Athletic Performance Ingredients to Watch
Lower evidence now but active research underway — these may become top picks within 2–3 years.
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Athletic Performance
PrimaVie® (Shilajit Extract — Natreon)
PrimaVie® is the patented purified shilajit extract from Natreon Inc. — the most clinically-researched standardized shilajit product, with d…
Moderate
4 trials
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Athletic Performance
zümXR® (Targeted-Release Caffeine — PLT Health Solutions)
zümXR® is a targeted-release caffeine technology from PLT Health Solutions in three forms: Extended Release (ER), Delayed Release (DR), and…
Moderate
3 trials
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Athletic Performance
CyaniMax® (Cyanidin 3-Glucoside — BGG)
CyaniMax® is a STANDARDIZED CYANIDIN-3-GLUCOSIDE (C3G) extract developed by BGG — concentrated to deliver high levels of cyanidin-3-glucosid…
Moderate
2 trials
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Athletic Performance
Metabolaid® (Hibiscus + Lemon Verbena)
Metabolaid® (Monteloeder/SuanNutra) is a patented combination of Hibiscus sabdariffa and Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) polyphenols valid…
Moderate
2 trials
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All 131 Athletic Performance Supplements
Complete list, sorted by evidence strength.
Athletic Performance
Caffeine
Caffeine, a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and other plants, is commonly supplemented in forms like caffeine anhydrous (typically 1…
Very Strong
8 trials
Athletic Performance
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine monohydrate is the most-researched and most-validated form of creatine, with 500+ studies confirming its effects on strength, power…
Very Strong
5 trials
Athletic Performance
Pycnogenol® (French Maritime Pine Bark)
Pycnogenol® (Horphag Research) is a standardized extract from the bark of French maritime pine trees grown along the Landes coast of southwe…
Very Strong
5 trials
Athletic Performance
Whey Concentrate
Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) is a high-quality protein supplement derived from milk during cheese production, containing 70–80% protein al…
Very Strong
5 trials
Athletic Performance
AstaZine® (Natural Astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis — BGG)
AstaZine® is BGG's PREMIUM NATURAL ASTAXANTHIN from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae — distinguished as the WORLD'S FIRST ORGANICALLY CERT…
Very Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Glucose / Dextrose
Glucose (also called dextrose in its pure crystalline form) is the body's primary fuel sugar and a foundational component of evidence-based…
Very Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
MegaNatural®-BP (Patented Grape Seed Extract — Polyphenolics)
MegaNatural®-BP is a PATENTED GRAPE SEED EXTRACT developed by Polyphenolics (division of California Natural Color and E. & J. Gallo Winery)…
Very Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Potassium
Potassium is the most abundant intracellular cation in the human body, critical for maintaining membrane potential, regulating fluid balance…
Very Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Iron
Iron is an essential trace mineral and a central component of hemoglobin, enabling red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. It i…
Very Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Sodium / Electrolyte Sodium
Sodium is the primary extracellular cation in the human body — essential for maintaining fluid balance, nerve impulse transmission, and musc…
Very Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Provon® (Whey Protein Isolate — Glanbia)
Provon® is Glanbia's BRANDED WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE — distinguished by 90%+ protein content, low fat/lactose, high BCAA content (especially le…
Very Strong
1 trial
Athletic Performance
Alpha-GPC
Alpha-GPC (L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine) is a natural compound and dietary supplement that serves as a precursor to acetylcholine, supp…
Strong
9 trials
Athletic Performance
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that may reduce stress, enhance mood, and support overall vitality by modulating the body's response to p…
Strong
7 trials
Athletic Performance
KSM-66®
KSM-66 Ashwagandha, a standardized root extract, promotes stress relief and cognitive clarity by balancing cortisol levels and enhancing neu…
Strong
7 trials
Athletic Performance
Beta Alanine
Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid found in foods like meat and fish, often used as a supplement to enhance athletic performance. It…
Strong
6 trials
Athletic Performance
L-Citrulline
L-Citrulline is a naturally occurring amino acid that supports nitric oxide production, helping to improve blood flow, enhance exercise perf…
Strong
5 trials
Athletic Performance
Phosphatidylserine
Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a phospholipid concentrated in neuronal cell membranes (10-20% of brain phospholipid). FDA approved a Qualified H…
Strong
5 trials
Athletic Performance
Pomegranate Extract
Pomegranate Extract is concentrated from Punica granatum fruit (juice and peel) and rich in punicalagin — a unique large polyphenol found al…
Strong
5 trials
Athletic Performance
Creatine HCL
Creatine bound to hydrochloric acid (creatine hydrochloride) — a salt form of creatine introduced primarily for its much higher water solubi…
Strong
4 trials
Athletic Performance
Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (Lp299v / LP299V®)
Probi-developed probiotic strain with the strongest evidence base for non-heme iron absorption enhancement. Meta-analysis of 8 trials shows…
Strong
4 trials
Athletic Performance
Soy Protein
Plant-based complete protein from soybeans. Equivalent to whey for muscle and strength gains in resistance training meta-analyses. Lowers LD…
Strong
4 trials
Athletic Performance
Capsaicin / Capsicum Extract (Capsimax®)
Capsaicin is the primary bioactive compound in hot peppers, responsible for their heat and their powerful thermogenic, metabolic, and analge…
Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Carnipure® (L-Carnitine — Lonza)
Carnipure® is the branded L-carnitine from Lonza (Switzerland) — the most clinically researched L-carnitine product with consistent manufact…
Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Casein Protein
Slow-digesting milk protein providing sustained amino acid release for hours. Especially valued as a pre-sleep protein source — studied at 3…
Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan / Southern Ginseng)
Gynostemma pentaphyllum (also called Jiaogulan or Southern Ginseng) is a traditional Chinese herb with growing modern clinical evidence for…
Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
LJ100® (Tongkat Ali — HP Ingredients)
LJ100® is the branded standardized tongkat ali extract from HP Ingredients (Florida, USA) — one of the two most clinically researched tongka…
Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Milk Protein (MPC/MPI)
Whole milk protein concentrate (MPC) or isolate (MPI) — natural blend of ~80% casein and ~20% whey from cow's milk. Provides sustained amino…
Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Mitopure® (Urolithin A — Amazentis)
Mitopure® is the branded urolithin A from Amazentis (Switzerland) — essentially the only commercial source of direct urolithin A with reliab…
Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Mycoprotein (Quorn)
Mycoprotein is a fungal protein source produced by fermenting Fusarium venenatum (a microscopic fungus), commercialized primarily as Quorn…
Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Restoridyn® (Tart Cherry Extract — Anthocyte)
Restoridyn® is the branded standardized tart cherry extract from Anthocyte Inc., specifically formulated and clinically validated for exerci…
Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Tart Cherry Extract
Tart Cherry Extract (Prunus cerasus) is concentrated from Montmorency or Balaton tart cherry varieties — rich in anthocyanins, flavonoids, a…
Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Tongkat Ali
Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a traditional Malaysian and Indonesian herbal medicine used for male vitality, energy, and stress resil…
Strong
3 trials
Athletic Performance
AstraGin® (Nutrient Absorption Enhancer)
AstraGin® (NuLiv Science) is the most widely used patented nutrient absorption enhancer in the supplement industry — a synergistic extract o…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Beetroot
Beetroot is a rich dietary source of inorganic nitrate, which the body converts to nitric oxide — a signaling molecule that dilates blood ve…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
GeniusPure® (High-Purity Alpha-GPC)
GeniusPure® (NNB Nutrition) is a patent-pending stabilized alpha-GPC (alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine) at 70% or 90% concentration — solving…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
HydroCurc® (Highly Bioavailable Curcumin)
HydroCurc® is a HIGHLY BIOAVAILABLE CURCUMIN extract developed by Saanroo (formerly Gencor Pacific) — using the LipiSperse® cold-water-dispe…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine is a naturally-occurring amino acid derivative essential for fatty acid metabolism — specifically, transporting long-chain fatty…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
L-Leucine
L-Leucine is the most anabolically potent of the three branched-chain amino acids and the primary trigger for muscle protein synthesis throu…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
NUTRALYS® Pea Protein (Roquette)
NUTRALYS® Pea Protein is a comprehensive PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE LINE from Roquette (French plant-based ingredients pioneer with 40+ years exper…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Nitrosigine® (Arginine Silicate)
Nitrosigine® (Nutrition 21) is a patented, inositol-stabilized arginine silicate complex specifically engineered to overcome the poor bioava…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
PEAK ATP® (Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate)
PEAK ATP® (TSI Group) is a patented, clinically validated form of adenosine 5'-triphosphate disodium — the only nutritional ingredient struc…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
PepForm® (Leucine-Rich Whey Peptides — Glanbia Nutritionals)
PepForm® is Glanbia Nutritionals' patented peptide carrier technology that binds free-form amino acids to peptides isolated from fresh sweet…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
PeptiStrong® (AI-Discovered Fava Bean Peptides)
PeptiStrong® (Nuritas) is a breakthrough ingredient discovered through artificial intelligence — a natural peptide network extracted from fa…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Phosphorus / Phosphate
Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the human body after calcium — comprising approximately 1% of total body weight — and is e…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Quercefit® (Quercetin Phytosome — Indena)
Quercefit® is a QUERCETIN PHYTOSOME® formulation developed by Indena (Italy) — using Phytosome® technology to address quercetin's notoriousl…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Rhodiola Rosea
Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic herb from arctic and mountainous regions of Europe and Asia, used for centuries in Russian and Scandinavian…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
RipFACTOR® (Botanical Muscle Accelerator)
RipFACTOR® (PLT Health Solutions / Laila Nutraceuticals) is a multi-patented botanical muscle accelerator combining standardized extracts of…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Sensoril® (Ashwagandha Extract — Verdure/Natreon)
Sensoril® is a STANDARDIZED ASHWAGANDHA EXTRACT (Withania somnifera) originally developed by Natreon (now part of Verdure Sciences) — distin…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda, NaHCO₃) is one of the oldest and most studied ergogenic aids in sports science — functioning as an extracel…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
TestFACTOR® (Testosterone + Sexual Wellness)
TestFACTOR® (PLT Health Solutions) is a multi-patented testosterone and sexual wellness ingredient — the same Sphaeranthus indicus and Mangi…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Testofen® (Fenugreek for Male Vitality)
Testofen® is a STANDARDIZED FENUGREEK SEED EXTRACT developed by Saanroo (formerly Gencor Pacific) — distinguished by Fenuside™ furostanol sa…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Urolithin A
Urolithin A is a postbiotic compound — a metabolite produced when gut bacteria convert ellagitannins (found in pomegranates, walnuts, raspbe…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Velositol® (Chromium-Driven MPS Complex - Nutrition 21)
Velositol® is a PATENTED CHROMIUM-DRIVEN COMPLEX developed by Nutrition 21 designed to be taken alongside protein to BOOST MUSCLE PROTEIN SY…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Zynamite® PX (Mango Leaf Extract for Sports Performance)
Zynamite® PX (PLT Health Solutions / Nektium Pharma) is a patented combination of Zynamite® mango leaf extract (standardized to ≥60% mangife…
Strong
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Amino9® (Clinically Validated EAA Blend)
Amino9® (Compound Solutions) is a patented blend of all nine essential amino acids (EAAs) in a clinically validated ratio specifically optim…
Strong
1 trial
Athletic Performance
DL-185® (Dileucine)
DL-185® (NNB Nutrition) is a patented dipeptide consisting of two L-leucine molecules enzymatically bonded together (L-leucyl-L-leucine mono…
Strong
1 trial
Athletic Performance
PeakO2® (Adaptogenic Mushroom Blend)
PeakO2® (Compound Solutions) is a patented, USDA Certified Organic blend of six adaptogenic mushrooms grown on organic oats in the USA — hea…
Strong
1 trial
Athletic Performance
goCOCOA® (Cocoa Flavanol Extract)
goCOCOA® (Compound Solutions) is a standardized cocoa (Theobroma cacao) flavanol extract providing a concentrated, consistent dose of cocoa…
Strong
1 trial
Athletic Performance
L-Arginine
L-arginine is an amino acid that serves as a building block for proteins and plays a key role in nitric oxide production, which supports blo…
Moderate
7 trials
Athletic Performance
Taurine
Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid found in high concentrations in the heart, brain, and muscles, supporting cellular function, energ…
Moderate
7 trials
Athletic Performance
Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is a powerful red-orange antioxidant carotenoid best known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-protective properties. It is natur…
Moderate
5 trials
Athletic Performance
Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), consisting of leucine, isoleucine, and valine, are popular supplements used to enhance muscle growth, re…
Moderate
5 trials
Athletic Performance
Bovine Colostrum
Bovine colostrum is the first milk produced by cows in the 24-72 hours after calving, naturally rich in immunoglobulins (IgG dominant), grow…
Moderate
4 trials
Athletic Performance
PrimaVie® (Shilajit Extract — Natreon)
PrimaVie® is the patented purified shilajit extract from Natreon Inc. — the most clinically-researched standardized shilajit product, with d…
Moderate
4 trials
Athletic Performance
Shilajit
Shilajit is a mineral-rich resinous exudate formed over millennia from the decomposition of plant matter compressed between Himalayan, Altai…
Moderate
4 trials
Athletic Performance
Adenosine 5'-Triphosphate (ATP)
Adenosine 5'-Triphosphate (ATP) is the FUNDAMENTAL ENERGY-CARRYING MOLECULE in all living cells — composed of adenine, ribose, and three pho…
Moderate
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Beef Protein Isolate
Hydrolyzed beef protein supplement — typically derived from collagen-rich connective tissue, hides, or muscle. Marketed as dairy-free altern…
Moderate
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Betalains (Beetroot Pigments)
Red-purple pigments from beetroot, prickly pear cactus, and amaranth. Two classes: betacyanins (red-violet) and betaxanthins (yellow-orange)…
Moderate
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Black Ginger (Kaempferia parviflora / Krachaidum / Thai Ginseng)
Kaempferia parviflora (also called Black Ginger, Krachaidum, or Thai Ginseng) is a traditional Thai medicinal plant with growing clinical ev…
Moderate
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Capsinoids (Non-Pungent Capsaicin Analogs)
Non-pungent capsaicin analogs from CH-19 Sweet pepper variety — capsiate, dihydrocapsiate, nordihydrocapsiate. Provide thermogenic and metab…
Moderate
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Coconut Water
Coconut water is the clear fluid found inside young coconuts (Cocos nucifera) — a natural electrolyte beverage containing potassium, sodium…
Moderate
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Eurycomanone (Tongkat Ali Quassinoid)
Eurycomanone is the primary bioactive quassinoid in Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) — a Southeast Asian root used traditionally for male v…
Moderate
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Insect Protein (Cricket / Mealworm)
Powdered protein from edible insects — primarily crickets and mealworms. Sustainable alternative to animal proteins with much lower environm…
Moderate
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Molecular Hydrogen (H2)
H2 gas with selective antioxidant properties, discovered by Ohsawa 2007 (Nature Medicine). Selectively scavenges hydroxyl radicals and perox…
Moderate
3 trials
Athletic Performance
zümXR® (Targeted-Release Caffeine — PLT Health Solutions)
zümXR® is a targeted-release caffeine technology from PLT Health Solutions in three forms: Extended Release (ER), Delayed Release (DR), and…
Moderate
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Betaine / TMG (Trimethylglycine)
Betaine (trimethylglycine, TMG) is a naturally occurring compound found in beets, spinach, and whole grains that serves as a methyl donor in…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Cissus Extract (Cissus quadrangularis for Bone Health — Verdure)
Cissus Extract from Verdure Sciences is a STANDARDIZED CISSUS QUADRANGULARIS extract — distinguished by proprietary standardization for bone…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Citrulline Malate
Citrulline malate is a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio of L-CITRULLINE and MALATE (malic acid) — used extensively in performance and bodybuilding contexts…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Cordyceps
Cordyceps is a medicinal fungus traditionally used in Tibetan and Chinese medicine for energy, stamina, and longevity. Modern research focus…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
CyaniMax® (Cyanidin 3-Glucoside — BGG)
CyaniMax® is a STANDARDIZED CYANIDIN-3-GLUCOSIDE (C3G) extract developed by BGG — concentrated to deliver high levels of cyanidin-3-glucosid…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
HMB (Beta-Hydroxy Beta-Methylbutyrate)
Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a metabolite of the essential amino acid leucine — produced when leucine is oxidized via the KIC (…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
L-Ornithine
L-Ornithine is a non-essential amino acid that plays a central role in the urea cycle — the primary pathway for ammonia detoxification in th…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Metabolaid® (Hibiscus + Lemon Verbena)
Metabolaid® (Monteloeder/SuanNutra) is a patented combination of Hibiscus sabdariffa and Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) polyphenols valid…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
MitoBurn® (L-BAIBA)
MitoBurn® is NNB Nutrition's patented stabilized form of L-β-aminoisobutyric acid (L-BAIBA) — a myokine naturally produced by skeletal muscl…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
MuscleGuard™ (Sports Performance Blend — Lonza)
MuscleGuard™ is a PROPRIETARY 4-INGREDIENT SPORTS PERFORMANCE BLEND developed by Lonza — featuring Carnipure® L-carnitine, vegan-source leuc…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Oceanix™ (Marine Phytoplankton — Lonza)
Oceanix™ is a SUSTAINABLY-SOURCED MARINE PHYTOPLANKTON ingredient (Tetraselmis chuii) developed by Lonza — distinguished by HIGH SUPEROXIDE…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Phosphatidic Acid (Mediator®)
Phosphatidic acid (PA) is a phospholipid and the most potent known natural activator of mTORC1 — the master regulator of muscle protein synt…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Robuvit® (French Oak Wood Extract)
Robuvit® (Horphag Research) is a standardized extract from the heartwood of French oak (Quercus robur) trees grown in specific French forest…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
SalidroPure™ (Pure Salidroside)
SalidroPure™ is NNB Nutrition's precision-fermented pure salidroside — the primary bioactive compound in Rhodiola responsible for its adapto…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Senactiv®
Senactiv® (formerly ActiGin®) is NuLiv Science's patented senolytic sportsceutical — a highly purified blend of Panax notoginseng and Rosa r…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Strengthera™
Strengthera™ Muscle Maintenance+Vitality is PLT Health Solutions' botanical blend of Sphaeranthus indicus flower head and Mangifera indica s…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
TendoGuard® (Tendon Collagen Complex)
TendoGuard® (Certified Nutraceuticals) is a proprietary blend of collagen peptides specifically fractionated for tendon and ligament support…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Terminalia Arjuna (Oxyjun®)
Terminalia arjuna is a large deciduous tree native to India whose bark has been used in Ayurvedic cardiology for over 3,000 years — describe…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
Yohimbe / Yohimbine (Pausinystalia yohimbe)
Yohimbe is the bark of a West African tree containing yohimbine — an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist with genuine pharmacological act…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
ZMA® (Zinc Magnesium Aspartate — Lonza)
ZMA® is a PROPRIETARY ZINC MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE FORMULA developed by Lonza for sports performance and recovery — combining zinc monomethionin…
Moderate
2 trials
Athletic Performance
AlvioLife® (Respiratory Health & Performance)
AlvioLife® (PLT Health Solutions) is a patented botanical blend combining Spilanthes acmella (toothache plant) and Boswellia serrata extract…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
Carb10® (Pea Starch Carbohydrate)
Carb10® (Compound Solutions) is a patented, non-GMO pea starch (Pisum sativum) carbohydrate ingredient uniquely characterized by a very low…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
Ecdysterone / Turkesterone (Ecdysteroid Anabolics)
Ecdysterone (beta-ecdysterone / 20-hydroxyecdysone) and turkesterone are plant-derived ecdysteroids — steroid hormones in insects and plants…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
Epicatechin (Myostatin Inhibitor / Muscle Flavonol)
Epicatechin is a flavan-3-ol flavonoid found primarily in dark chocolate (Theobroma cacao), green tea, and certain fruits. It is the most an…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
Gremin™ (Green Coffee + Curcumin BioFusion Complex)
Gremin™ is a patent-pending combination of green coffee extract (standardized for chlorogenic acid) and curcumin (standardized for curcumino…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
HydroPrime® (Stabilized Glycerol)
HydroPrime® (NNB Nutrition) is a patented, highly stable glycerol powder at 65% glycerol concentration — solving the notorious clumping and…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
MalTor™ (Taurine + L-Malic Acid Recovery Complex)
MalTor™ (NutriScience Innovations) is a patent-pending complex combining taurine and L-malic acid in a synergistic formulation specifically…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
Maplifa® (Adaptogenic Performance Blend — Verdure Sciences)
Maplifa® is an ADAPTOGENIC FORMULATION developed by Verdure Sciences — designed for exercise recovery, increased stamina, and improved perfo…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
NUTRALYS® Fava Bean Protein (Roquette)
NUTRALYS® Fava Bean Protein is the FAVA BEAN PROTEIN ISOLATE from Roquette — extracted from non-GMO fava bean crops (Vicia faba). Distinguis…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
NUTRALYS® Wheat Protein (Roquette)
NUTRALYS® Wheat Protein (and VITEN® vital wheat gluten) is Roquette's WHEAT-BASED PROTEIN line — distinguished by synergy with legume protei…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
Nitratene® (Stabilized Beet Root Nitrate)
Nitratene® is a branded, stabilized beet root (Beta vulgaris) extract standardized for dietary nitrate content — providing a consistent, pot…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
Oxystorm® (Red Spinach Nitrate)
Oxystorm® (PLT Health Solutions) is a standardized red spinach (Amaranthus dubius) extract providing the highest natural dietary nitrate con…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
Trigogen® (Trigonella for Sports/Body Composition)
Trigogen® is a STANDARDIZED FENUGREEK EXTRACT developed by Saanroo (formerly Gencor Pacific) — designed for sports nutrition, body compositi…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
cellflo6® (Gallate-Enhanced Green Tea Oligomers)
cellflo6® (PLT Health Solutions) is a novel, patented, clinically studied gallate-enhanced oligomer extract from green tea (Camellia sinensi…
Moderate
1 trial
Athletic Performance
Maca
Maca (Lepidium meyenii), a Peruvian root vegetable from the Andes, is traditionally used to enhance fertility, sexual function, energy, and…
Limited
8 trials
Athletic Performance
Agmatine
Agmatine (decarboxylated L-arginine) is an endogenous neuromodulator with NMDA antagonist and nitric oxide synthase inhibitor activities. It…
Limited
4 trials
Athletic Performance
Pyruvate (Calcium Pyruvate / Sodium Pyruvate)
Endogenous metabolic intermediate at the junction of glycolysis and the citric acid cycle. Studied as a weight loss aid and ergogenic supple…
Limited
4 trials
Athletic Performance
Arnica (Arnica montana)
Yellow-flowered alpine plant of the daisy family. CRITICAL DISTINCTION: TOPICAL non-homeopathic forms (gels, creams) have modest evidence fo…
Limited
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Aspartic Acid / D-Aspartic Acid (DAA)
Aspartic acid is a non-essential amino acid existing in two enantiomers: L-aspartate (the natural form, used in protein synthesis, urea cycl…
Limited
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Beef Heart (Desiccated)
Beef heart is a working muscle organ — nutritionally distinct from both standard muscle meat and other organs (liver, kidney). It's the rich…
Limited
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Bemethyl (Bemitil / Metaprot)
Synthetic benzimidazole 'actoprotector' developed in the 1970s by Vladimir Vinogradov at the S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy (Leningrad…
Limited
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Mildronate (Meldonium)
Cardioprotective synthetic drug developed in the 1970s by Ivars Kalvins at the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis. A competitive inhibit…
Limited
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Silk Amino Acids / Silk Fibroin Hydrolysate
Hydrolyzed silk protein from silkworm cocoons (Bombyx mori), composed of fibroin (~70%) and sericin (~30%). Modest evidence (200-600 mg/day…
Limited
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Ursolic Acid
Pentacyclic triterpenoid found in apple peel, holy basil, oregano, rosemary, loquat, and many medicinal plants. Generated enormous interest…
Limited
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Cococin® (Coconut Water Powder — Sabinsa)
Cococin® is a STANDARDIZED FREEZE-DRIED COCONUT WATER POWDER developed by Sabinsa — distinguished from generic coconut water powder by Sabin…
Limited
2 trials
Athletic Performance
L-Histidine
L-Histidine is an essential amino acid required for protein synthesis, histamine production, hemoglobin formation, and antioxidant defense v…
Limited
2 trials
Athletic Performance
L-Isoleucine
L-Isoleucine is one of three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) along with leucine and valine — essential, must come from diet. Functions in…
Limited
2 trials
Athletic Performance
L-Valine
L-Valine is an essential branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) along with leucine and isoleucine. Required for muscle metabolism, tissue repair…
Limited
2 trials
Athletic Performance
PureATP (Pure Adenosine 5'-Triphosphate Disodium)
PureATP is a NON-PROPRIETARY GENERIC FORM of adenosine 5'-triphosphate disodium used as a sports performance ingredient — distinguished from…
Limited
2 trials
Athletic Performance
GBB (Gamma-Butyrobetaine / 'Super Carnitine')
GBB (gamma-butyrobetaine, also called gamma-butyrobetaine ethyl ester in supplement form) is the direct metabolic precursor to L-carnitine i…
Limited
1 trial
Athletic Performance
MyoVera™ (Active Lifestyle Protein Beverage - Nutrition 21)
MyoVera™ is a NEWER BRANDED INGREDIENT from Nutrition 21 designed for ACTIVE LIFESTYLE PROTEIN BEVERAGE applications — combining MyoVera wit…
Limited
1 trial
Athletic Performance
Stadice® (Joint Health Complex)
Stadice® (Zeus Hygia) is a clinically supported joint health ingredient complex formulated to support cartilage integrity, reduce joint infl…
Limited
1 trial
Athletic Performance
Testncrease® (Testosterone Support Blend)
Testncrease® (Cepham Inc.) is a standardized botanical testosterone support blend combining traditional herbal ingredients with clinical evi…
Limited
1 trial
Athletic Performance
Glucuronolactone (D-Glucurono-γ-Lactone)
Naturally-occurring metabolite of glucose, found endogenously and in connective tissues. Famous as Red Bull energy drink ingredient. Human e…
Preliminary
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Velvet Antler (Deer/Elk)
Soft pre-calcified deer/elk antler harvested during velvet stage — used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years. Modern marketi…
Preliminary
3 trials
Athletic Performance
Laxogenin (5-Alpha-Hydroxy Laxogenin Plant Steroid)
Laxogenin (5-alpha-hydroxy laxogenin) is a plant-derived spirostanol steroidal saponin found in the rhizome of Smilax sieboldii and related…
Preliminary
1 trial