This database rates two overall areas in the supplement world: supplement ingredients and supplement products. Supplement ingredients are the foundation of every product. Ingredients include creatine monohydrate, whey protein, taurine, and garlic extract. Manufacturers mix ingredients to form a supplement product such as a pre-workout, post-workout, or sleep aid. This page lists all ingredients found in the database.

The Supplement Database rates 230 ingredients in 23 categories. Ratings are derived from 23 peer-reviewed journal articles The first table contains all ingredient categories; click on a category to see all ingredients within the category. The second table contains a full listing of all ingredients found in the database.

Ingredient Category Number of Ingredients
Amino Acid Derivatives 9
Amino Sugars 4
Antioxidants 3
Artificial Sweeteners 1
Carbohydrates 6
Carotenoids 1
Conditionally Essential Amino Acids 6
Creatine 10
Electrolytes 1
Essential Amino Acids 6
Fatty Acids 6
Fibers 6
Hormones 2
Leucine Metabolites 3
Neurotransmitter 1
Non-essential Amino Acids 10
Omega 3 Fatty Acids 3
Omega 6 Fatty Acids 2
Other 16
Plant And Food Extracts 93
Proteins 12
Stimulants 4
Vitamins And Minerals 28
Supplement Overall Effectiveness Rating
5-HTP
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
Agmatine Sulfate
Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Alpha-Ketoisocaproic Acid
Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Amylopectin Chromium Complex
Ancient Peat and Apple Extract
Anthocyanins
Antler Velvet Extract
Apoaequorin
Apocynum Venetum Leaf Extract
Apple Polyphenol Extract
Arachidonic Acid
Arginine
Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera)
Aspartame
Astaxanthin
B Vitamin Complex
Bacopa Monnieri
Banaba Extract
Beetroot Juice
Beta Alanine
Betaine
Betalain
Biotin
Black Pepper Fruit Extract (Piperine)
Blueberry Extract
Boron
Branched Chain Amino Acids
Broccoli Extract
Bromelain
Buffered Creatine Monohydrate
Caffeine Anhydrous
Calcium
Calcium Fructoborate
Cannabidiol
Capsinoids
Casein Protein
Chamomile
Chicory Root (inulin)
Chlorogenic Acid
Choline Bitartrate
Choline Citrate
Chondroitin Sulfate
Chromium
Cinnamon
Cissus Quadrangularis
Citicoline
Citrulline Malate
Citrus Aurantium Extract
Citrus Flavonoids
Citrus Sinensis
Coconut Water
Coenzyme Q10
Coffeeberry
Coleus Forskohlii Extract
Colostrum Powder
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Cordyceps Sinensis
Cranberry Extract
Creatine Citrate
Creatine Ethyl Ester
Creatine Hydrochloride
Creatine Magnesium Chelate
Creatine Malate
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine Nitrate
Creatine Pyruvate
Curcumin
D-Aspartic Acid
D-pinitol
Dandelion Extract
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
Dextrose
Digestion Resistant Maltodextrin
Dihydrocapsiate
Diindolylmethane
Dimethylamylamine (DMAA)
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
Ecdysterone
Echinacea
Echinacea Angustifolia
Echinacea Purpurea
Egg White Protein
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
Elderberry Extract
Epicatechin
Essential Amino Acids
Evodiamine
Fenugreek
Fish Oil
Fish Protein Hydrolysate
Flaxseed Oil
Folate
Folic Acid
GABA
Galactose
Gamma Linoleic Acid
Gamma Oryzanol
Ganoderma Lucidum
Garcinia Cambogia Extract
Garlic Extract
Ginger
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginseng
Glucomannan
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
Glucosamine Sulfate
Glutamine
Glutathione
Glycerol
Glycerol Monostearate
Glycine
Glycine-Arginine-Alpha-Ketoisocaproic Acid (GAKIC)
Golden Root Extract - Rhodiola
Grains of Paradise (Aframomum Melegueta)
Grape Seed Extract
Green Coffee Extract
Green Oat Extract
Green Tea Extract
Guar Gum
Guarana
Guggulsterones
Haskap Berry Extract
Hawthorn Extract
Hibiscus Extract
HICA
Higenamine
Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin
Histidine
HMB
Huperzine A
Hyaluronic Acid
Inosine
Inositol Stabilized Arginine Silicate
Iron
Krill Oil
L-Alanine
L-Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate
L-Citrulline
L-Cystine
L-Theanine
Lactoferrin
Lactotripeptides
Lemon Balm Extract
Leucine
Magnesium
Maltodextrin
Melatonin
Methoxyisoflavone
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
Microhydrin
Mucuna Pruriens
Multivitamins
N-Acety-L-Cysteine
N-Methyl-D-Aspartic Acid
Naringin
Niacin
Nitrate
Oat Protein
Octopamine
Oleoylethanolamide
Olive Leaf Extract
Ornithine
P-Synephrine
Pea Fiber
Pea Protein
Peak O2
Phenylalanine
Phosphatidic Acid
Phosphatidylserine
Phosphorus
Pine Bark Extract
Polydextrose
Polyethylene Glycosylated (PEG) Creatine
Polyphenols
Pomegranate Juice
Potassium
Prickly Pear
Psyllium
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone
Quercetin
Raspberry Ketones
Resveratrol
Ribose
Rice Protein
Russian Tarragon Extract
Sago
Selenium
Shilajit Extract
Sodium
Soy Bean Leaf Extract
Soy Protein
Spinach Extract
Stinging Nettle Root
Sustamine
Tart Cherry
Taurine
Terminalia Arjuna Extract
Theacrine
Theobromine
Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma Longifolia)
Tribulus Terrestris
Tryptophan
Turmeric
Tyrosine
Ubiquinol
Umckaloabo (Pelargonium Sidoides)
Valerian
Vanadyl Sulfate
Vinpocetine
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C
Vitamin D3
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Whey Protein
White Bean Extract
Whole Egg Protein
Yohimbine
Zinc
Zinc Magnesium Aspartate (ZMA)