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Hormona que el cuerpo produce en un ciclo diario; también se fabrica de forma sintética y se vende como suplemento.

Mezcla para bebida que aporta minerales electrolíticos como sodio y potasio.

Suplemento que combina muchas vitaminas y minerales en un solo producto.

Suplemento en polvo que aporta proteína, que puede provenir del suero de leche o de fuentes vegetales.

Multivitamínico formulado para usarse antes y durante el embarazo.

Una forma de la carnitina, compuesto derivado de aminoácidos, que se vende como suplemento.

Hierba aromática también conocida como tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), usada en la tradición india y vendida como té o extracto.

Hierba adaptógena que se suele mencionar en relación con el estrés, el ánimo y el sueño. La investigación en humanos es incipiente.

Hierba rastrera de pantano (Bacopa monnieri) usada en la tradición ayurvédica y vendida como extracto.

Compuesto amarillo presente en plantas como el agracejo y el sello de oro; se vende como extracto.

Aminoácido presente en la sandía y producido por el cuerpo; se vende como suplemento, a menudo como malato de citrulina.

El aminoácido más abundante del cuerpo, presente también en alimentos ricos en proteína; se vende como suplemento.

Aminoácido que el cuerpo produce y que también obtiene de alimentos ricos en proteína; se vende como suplemento.

Raíz de una planta peruana (Lepidium meyenii), normalmente deshidratada y vendida en polvo.

Nicotinamida adenina dinucleótido, una coenzima presente en todas las células vivas; se vende como suplemento y se suele mencionar junto con sus precursores.

A supplement form of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), a compound the body can use as a building block for NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). Taken as capsules, tablets, or powder.

Suplemento en polvo que combina verduras, frutas y extractos vegetales deshidratados.

Pirroloquinolina quinona, un compuesto presente en pequeñas cantidades en alimentos como la soja fermentada y las verduras verdes; se vende como suplemento.

Compuesto con azufre que el cuerpo produce y que también se encuentra en pequeñas cantidades en los alimentos; se vende como suplemento.

Planta con flor (Silybum marianum) cuyas semillas contienen un grupo de compuestos llamado silimarina; se vende como extracto.

Extracto de las hojas del árbol Ginkgo biloba, una de las especies de árbol más antiguas que sobreviven.

Raíz de Panax ginseng, una planta usada desde hace mucho tiempo en la herbolaria de Asia oriental y vendida en polvo, té o extracto.

Compuesto presente de forma natural en el cuerpo y en las conchas de los mariscos; se vende como suplemento, a menudo junto con condroitina.

Proteína de colágeno descompuesta, rica en glicina y prolina. Se suele mencionar en relación con la piel y las articulaciones; la evidencia varía según el resultado, la dosis y el diseño del estudio.

5-hidroxitriptófano, un compuesto que el cuerpo produce a partir del aminoácido triptófano; la forma en suplemento suele extraerse de las semillas de la planta Griffonia simplicifolia.

Ácido gamma-aminobutírico, una molécula que el cuerpo produce y que está presente en algunos alimentos fermentados; se vende como suplemento.

Hongo funcional que se suele mencionar en relación con la concentración y la cognición. Hasta ahora la investigación en humanos es limitada.

Metilsulfonilmetano, un compuesto con azufre presente en pequeñas cantidades en algunos alimentos; se vende como suplemento.

Hierba adaptógena que se suele mencionar en relación con la fatiga y el rendimiento mental bajo estrés. La investigación en humanos es limitada.

A supplement made from açaí, a dark purple palm-fruit rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols, taken as powder or capsules.

A supplement oil pressed from the seeds of Nigella sativa, rich in linoleic acid and containing the compound thymoquinone. Taken as liquid or softgels.

A traditional supplement oil from cod liver, providing the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA along with vitamin A and vitamin D. Taken as liquid or softgels.

A supplement oil extracted from krill, small shrimp-like crustaceans, providing the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA in phospholipid form along with the carotenoid astaxanthin. Taken as softgels.

A supplement oil pressed from flaxseeds, a plant source of the omega-3 fatty acid ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). Taken as liquid or softgels.

A supplement oil from evening primrose seeds, a source of the omega-6 fatty acid GLA (gamma-linolenic acid). Taken as softgels.

A supplement made from the oil of oregano (Origanum vulgare or related species), rich in the volatile compounds carvacrol and thymol. Sold as softgels or as diluted liquid drops.

A supplement oil of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), usually fractionated from coconut or palm oil and taken by the spoonful or stirred into drinks and foods; composed entirely of fat, in the form of saturated medium-chain fatty acids.

A supplement form of hyaluronic acid, taken as tablets or capsules; a popular beauty-category product in Japan.

AHCC (active hexose correlated compound), a supplement made from cultured shiitake mushroom mycelia, taken as capsules; a source of mushroom-derived polysaccharides.

A supplement form of Alpha-GPC, a choline-containing compound, taken as capsules; a popular nootropic-stack ingredient.

A supplement form of anserine, an imidazole dipeptide related to carnosine and found naturally in fish and poultry muscle. Taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement form of aojiru, a green-vegetable juice powder (often kale or barley grass) providing fiber and plant nutrients, mixed with water or milk; a traditional Japanese product.

A supplement form of bilberry, a berry rich in anthocyanins, taken as softgels or capsules; a popular eye-care category product in Japan.

A supplement made from cranberry fruit, rich in polyphenols (proanthocyanidins) and anthocyanins, taken as capsules, tablets, or juice concentrate.

A supplement form of astaxanthin, a red carotenoid antioxidant derived from algae, taken as softgels or capsules.

A formulated shake designed to replace a meal, providing a balanced mix of protein, carbohydrate, and fat along with added fiber and a vitamin-and-mineral blend.

A supplement form of the branched-chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine, taken as a powder or capsules; a common sports-nutrition product.

A supplement form of the amino acid beta-alanine, taken as a powder or capsules; a common pre-workout and sports-nutrition ingredient.

A supplement providing beta-glucan, a soluble fiber (a polysaccharide) found in the cell walls of baker's and brewer's yeast and in oats, barley, and some mushrooms; product forms are usually yeast (1,3/1,6) or oat beta-glucan. Taken as capsules or a powder.

A supplement form of betaine hydrochloride, which combines betaine (trimethylglycine) with hydrochloric acid; used as a source of stomach acid in digestive supplements. Distinct from betaine anhydrous (TMG). Taken as capsules or tablets, usually with meals.

A supplement providing ox bile, a dried preparation of bile salts from cattle; used as a source of bile acids in digestive supplements, particularly for the digestion of fats. Taken as capsules or tablets with meals.

A supplement form of biotin (vitamin B7), a water-soluble B vitamin, taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement form of the trace mineral boron, sold as boron citrate, boron glycinate, or sodium borate, taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement made from the gum resin of the Boswellia serrata tree (Indian frankincense), a source of constituents called boswellic acids. Taken as capsules or tablets.

A concentrated supplement form of bromelain, a group of protein-digesting (proteolytic) enzymes from the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus). Taken as tablets or capsules, sometimes enteric-coated.

A supplement form of the mineral calcium, sold as calcium carbonate or citrate and often combined with vitamin D and vitamin K2, taken as tablets or capsules.

A supplement made from bovine colostrum, the first milk cows produce after calving, containing proteins, peptides, and other milk components. Taken as powder or capsules.

A supplement form of carnosine, a dipeptide made of the amino acids beta-alanine and histidine, taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement made from chaga (Inonotus obliquus), a mushroom that grows on birch trees, taken as powder, tea, or capsules; a source of beta-glucans and polyphenols.

A supplement made from the root and rhizome of black cohosh (Actaea racemosa / Cimicifuga racemosa), a North-American plant, taken as capsules, tablets, or an extract. Traditionally taken by some women around menopause.

A supplement form of citicoline (CDP-choline), a choline-containing compound, taken as capsules; a popular nootropic-stack ingredient.

A supplement form of chlorella, a green freshwater algae rich in chlorophyll and plant protein, taken as tablets or powder; a traditional Japanese product.

A supplement form of coenzyme Q10, sold as ubiquinone or ubiquinol, taken as softgels or capsules.

A supplement form of the nutrient choline, sold as choline bitartrate and often included in nootropic products, taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement form of chondroitin sulfate, a component of cartilage, taken as tablets or capsules and often combined with glucosamine.

A supplement made from cordyceps, a fungus used in traditional East Asian preparations, taken as capsules or powder; a source of beta-glucans.

A supplement form of creatine, most often creatine monohydrate, taken as a powder or capsules; a popular sports-nutrition staple.

A supplement form of the trace mineral chromium, often as chromium picolinate, taken as tablets or capsules.

A supplement form of turmeric, usually standardized for its curcumin content, taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement form of indigestible (resistant) dextrin, a soluble dietary fiber made from starch, sold as a powder to add to foods and drinks; a common product in Japan.

A children's supplement, commonly a chewable or gummy, providing the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) from fish or algal oil, at doses formulated for children. A generic category (not a specific brand), logged as one item.

A supplement form of the essential amino acids, taken as a powder or capsules; a common sports-nutrition product.

A supplement form of equol, a compound derived from soy isoflavones, taken as tablets or capsules; a widely sold product in Japan.

A supplement providing spermidine, a naturally occurring polyamine also present in foods such as wheat germ, soybeans, mushrooms, and aged cheese; product forms are often made from wheat-germ extract. Taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement made from the leaves, flowers, and berries of the hawthorn shrub (Crataegus), used in traditional herbal preparations; a source of plant polyphenols (flavonoids). Taken as capsules, tablets, tea, or extract.

A supplement made from spirulina, a blue-green algae, taken as tablets or powder; a source of plant protein, chlorophyll, and beta-carotene.

A supplement made from Euglena gracilis, a microalga known in Japan as midorimushi, providing plant protein, beta-carotene, and the storage fiber paramylon, a beta-glucan. Taken as capsules or powder.

A supplement made by aging garlic (Allium sativum) over an extended period to produce a milder, largely odorless extract; a source of garlic's organosulfur compounds. Taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement made from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) — the same spice used in cooking — standardized for constituents such as crocin and safranal. Taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement made from the leaves of the olive tree (Olea europaea), characterized by the phenolic compound oleuropein. Taken as capsules, tablets, or a liquid extract.

A supplement made from grape seeds, standardized for its polyphenol content (proanthocyanidins), taken as capsules or tablets.

A concentrated supplement made from green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaves, standardized for its catechins — chiefly EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) — and usually containing some caffeine and a small amount of the amino acid theanine. Taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement providing fisetin, a plant flavonoid (a flavonol) found in small amounts in foods such as strawberries, apples, persimmons, and onions. Taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement form of folate (vitamin B9), sold as folic acid or methylfolate, taken as tablets or capsules and commonly included in prenatal products.

A supplement made from the root of Coleus forskohlii (Plectranthus barbatus), an Indian plant, characterized by the compound forskolin. Taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement form of phosphatidylcholine, a phospholipid and source of choline, taken as softgels or capsules.

A supplement form of phosphatidylserine, a phospholipid, taken as softgels or capsules; used in some nootropic products.

A high-calorie supplement powder (weight gainer) combining protein with a large share of carbohydrate, formulated for people aiming to add bulk; mixed into milk or water as a shake. Distinct from a plain protein powder.

A supplement made from the rind of the Garcinia cambogia (Garcinia gummi-gutta) fruit, a source of hydroxycitric acid (HCA). Taken as capsules or tablets.

A concentrated carbohydrate gel or jelly-pouch used during endurance exercise such as marathon running or cycling, supplying fast carbohydrate on the move; some variants also contain added caffeine (check the label). An endurance-sport staple.

A supplement form of the amino acid glycine, taken as a powder or capsules; it has a mildly sweet taste.

A supplement form of glucomannan, a soluble dietary fiber obtained from the root of konjac (Amorphophallus konjac). Taken as capsules or powder.

A supplement providing glucosylceramide, a plant-derived glycosphingolipid obtained from sources such as rice, wheat, or konjac. It is a common ingredient in beauty-oriented supplements in Japan and is taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement form of glutathione, an antioxidant peptide made from cysteine, glycine, and glutamate, taken as tablets, capsules, or lozenges.

A supplement made from mastic, a resin from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), taken as capsules, powder, or chewing resin.

A supplement made from the leaves of Gymnema sylvestre, a woody climbing plant used in traditional Indian preparations; a source of constituents called gymnemic acids. Taken as capsules, tablets, or tea.

A supplement form of the mineral iron, sold as ferrous salts or gentler iron bisglycinate, taken as tablets or capsules.

A supplement form of HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate), a leucine metabolite, taken as capsules or powder; a sports-nutrition product.

A supplement made from the leaves of the white mulberry (Morus alba), used in traditional East Asian preparations; a source of plant fiber and of the compound 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ). Taken as capsules, powder, or tea.

A supplement form of inositol (myo-inositol), a sugar-like compound naturally found in foods and the body, taken as a powder or capsules.

A supplement form of inulin, a prebiotic dietary fiber (a fructan) found in plants such as chicory root and Jerusalem artichoke. Stirred into water or food as a powder, or taken as capsules.

A supplement made from royal jelly, a substance honeybees produce, containing proteins, amino acids, and pantothenic acid. Taken as capsules, tablets, or liquid.

A concentrated supplement form of ginger (Zingiber officinale) root — the same plant used as a cooking spice — standardized and taken as capsules or tablets; a source of the pungent compounds gingerols. Distinct from ginger used as a food or tea.

A supplement made from black ginger (Kaempferia parviflora), a ginger relative native to Thailand and used there in traditional preparations, characterized by its polymethoxyflavones. Taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement form of the amino acid L-arginine, taken as capsules, tablets, or powder; also used as an ingredient in some pre-workout products.

A supplement form of the amino-acid-derived compound L-carnitine, taken as capsules, tablets, or liquid; also sold as L-carnitine L-tartrate.

A supplement form of the sulfur-containing amino acid L-cysteine, which the body can use as a building block for glutathione. Taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement form of the essential amino acid L-lysine, taken as tablets, capsules, or powder.

A supplement form of L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea, taken as capsules or tablets and sometimes paired with caffeine.

A supplement providing L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid found in protein-rich foods; in the body it is a precursor to serotonin and to niacin (vitamin B3), and it is also the precursor to 5-HTP. Taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement providing lactoferrin, an iron-binding glycoprotein naturally present in cow's and human milk and in other bodily fluids; supplement forms are usually purified from cow's milk. A common ingredient in Japanese functional-food products, taken as tablets or capsules, often enteric-coated.

A supplement form of lecithin, a mixture of phospholipids and a source of choline, usually from soy or sunflower, taken as softgels, granules, or powder.

A supplement and food product made from deactivated yeast, providing plant protein and B vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. Sold as flakes, powder, or as brewer's yeast tablets.

A supplement form of lutein, a plant carotenoid often combined with zeaxanthin, taken as softgels or capsules.

A supplement category for magnesium salts such as magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate.

A supplement combining several mushroom species such as lion's mane, reishi, cordyceps, and chaga, taken as capsules or powder; a source of beta-glucans.

A children's multivitamin, commonly a chewable or gummy, combining several vitamins and sometimes minerals at doses formulated for children. A generic category (not a specific brand), logged as one item.

A supplement form of N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a source of the amino acid cysteine, taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement form of nattokinase, an enzyme derived from the fermented-soybean food natto, taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement category for niacin (nicotinic acid), a form of vitamin B3; it is distinct from nicotinamide/niacinamide.

A supplement form of niacinamide (nicotinamide), one of the forms of vitamin B3; unlike nicotinic acid it does not cause skin flushing. Taken as tablets or capsules, and also used as an ingredient in some topical skincare products.

A supplement form of nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3 that the body can use as a building block for NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). Taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement form of the amino acid ornithine, associated with shijimi clams, taken as tablets or capsules; a common product in Japan.

A supplement providing papain, a protein-digesting (proteolytic) enzyme obtained from the latex of the unripe papaya fruit (Carica papaya). Taken as tablets or capsules.

A supplement made from the bark of the French maritime pine (Pinus pinaster), standardized for its plant polyphenols (proanthocyanidins); Pycnogenol is a trademarked form of pine bark extract. Taken as tablets or capsules.

A supplement made from animal placenta extract, containing amino acids such as glycine and proline, taken as tablets, capsules, or drinks; a beauty-category product in Japan.

A supplement form of the mineral potassium, sold as potassium chloride, citrate, or gluconate, taken as tablets or capsules; also common in electrolyte products.

A supplement blend taken before exercise, typically combining caffeine with ingredients such as beta-alanine and citrulline, sold as a powder.

A supplement containing live beneficial bacteria such as lactic-acid bacteria and bifidobacteria, taken as capsules, tablets, or powder.

A supplement made from propolis, a resin-like material honeybees collect from plants, containing plant polyphenols (flavonoids). Taken as capsules, tablets, or drops.

A supplement protein powder made from brown rice, a dairy-free plant-protein option often used in vegan blends; mixed into water or a shake. A concentrated source of plant protein.

A supplement protein powder made from ground hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa, the food/fibre variety), a dairy-free plant-protein option that also carries dietary fiber; mixed into water or a shake.

A supplement protein powder made from beef (typically hydrolyzed beef protein isolate), a dairy-free animal-protein option popular in paleo and carnivore-style diets; mixed into water or a shake. A concentrated source of protein.

A supplement protein powder made from casein, the slower-digesting protein fraction of cow's milk; a counterpart to whey protein. Mixed into water or milk.

A supplement protein powder made from dried egg whites (albumen); a dairy-free protein source and a counterpart to whey and casein. Mixed into water or food.

A supplement protein powder made from yellow peas (Pisum sativum), the dominant plant-protein isolate; a dairy-free counterpart to whey, mixed into water or a shake. It is a concentrated source of plant protein.

A supplement protein powder made from soybeans (soy protein isolate or concentrate), a major plant-protein type distinct from whey and generic plant blends; mixed into water or a shake. It is a concentrated source of plant protein and also carries soy isoflavones.

A supplement form of whey protein, a milk-derived protein powder rich in branched-chain amino acids, taken as a shake; a popular sports-nutrition staple.

A powdered protein supplement made from plant sources such as pea, rice, soy, or hemp; its headline nutrient is protein.

A supplement made from psyllium husk, the seed husk of Plantago ovata, a source of soluble dietary fiber. Mixed into water or taken as capsules.

A supplement form of quercetin, a plant flavonoid and antioxidant, taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement made from reishi (Ganoderma lingzhi), a mushroom used in traditional East Asian preparations, taken as capsules, powder, or extract; a source of beta-glucans.

A food-and-supplement powder made from dried, ground beetroot (Beta vulgaris); it carries the beet's natural nitrates, the pigment betalains, and nutrients such as folate and potassium. Stirred into water, smoothies, or pre-workout drinks.

A supplement form of resveratrol, a plant polyphenol antioxidant, taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement made from Salacia (Salacia reticulata / Salacia chinensis), a woody plant used in traditional South and Southeast Asian preparations; a source of constituents such as salacinol. Taken as capsules, tablets, or tea.

A supplement made from elderberries (Sambucus nigra), a dark berry rich in anthocyanins and vitamin C, taken as syrup, gummies, or capsules.

A supplement made from the dried fruit of the chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus), used in traditional European herbal preparations. Taken as capsules, tablets, or extract.

A supplement made from the berries of the saw palmetto palm (Serenoa repens), used as a source of the plant's fatty acids and phytosterols. Taken as softgels, capsules, or tablets.

A supplement form of the trace mineral selenium, often as selenomethionine, taken as tablets or capsules.

A supplement providing serrapeptase (serratiopeptidase), a protein-digesting (proteolytic) enzyme originally isolated from bacteria associated with silkworms. Taken as enteric-coated tablets or capsules.

A supplement form of sesamin, a lignan antioxidant from sesame seeds, taken as softgels or capsules; a well-known Japanese product.

A supplement made from shilajit, a tar-like exudate collected from rock in mountain ranges such as the Himalayas; it is a source of fulvic acid and minerals. Taken as a resin, powder, or capsules.

A supplement providing sulforaphane, a sulfur compound (an isothiocyanate) formed from glucoraphanin in cruciferous vegetables; product forms are typically made from broccoli sprout or broccoli seed extract. Taken as capsules or tablets.

A supplement form of the amino acid taurine, taken as capsules or powder.

A supplement form of trimethylglycine (TMG, betaine), an amino-acid derivative found in beets, taken as a powder or capsules.

A supplement made from the root of tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia), a Southeast Asian plant, characterized by compounds called quassinoids such as eurycomanone. Taken as capsules or as a standardized extract.

A supplement made from the flowering tops of red clover (Trifolium pratense), taken as capsules, tablets, tea, or an extract; a source of isoflavones. Traditionally taken by some women around menopause.

A supplement providing urolithin A, a compound the gut microbiome can form from ellagitannins in foods such as pomegranate, walnuts, and berries; supplement forms provide it directly. Taken as capsules, tablets, or a powder.

A concentrated supplement made from the root of valerian (Valeriana officinalis), a source of constituents such as valerenic acid; distinct from valerian tea. Taken as capsules, tablets, or extract.

A supplement form of black vinegar, an aged rice vinegar whose characteristic component is acetic acid, taken as capsules or drinks; a traditional Japanese product.

A supplement form of vitamin A, sold as retinol or as beta-carotene, taken as softgels or capsules.

A supplement form of vitamin B1 (thiamine), a water-soluble B vitamin, sometimes sold as benfotiamine, a fat-soluble derivative. Taken as tablets or capsules.

A supplement form of vitamin B12, often as methylcobalamin or cyanocobalamin, taken as tablets, lozenges, or sublingual drops.

A supplement category for vitamin B6 compounds such as pyridoxine and pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P5P).

A supplement form of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), taken as tablets, capsules, or powder. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and antioxidant.

A supplement category for vitamin D, commonly vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), supplied as a softgel, capsule, or liquid product.

A combination supplement providing vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) together with vitamin K2, often the MK-7 form, taken as softgels, capsules, or drops.

A supplement form of vitamin E (tocopherols), a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin, taken as softgels or capsules.

A supplement form of vitamin K2, often the MK-7 form and sometimes combined with vitamin D3, taken as capsules or softgels.

A supplement form of the trace mineral iodine, sold as potassium iodide or kelp extract, taken as tablets, capsules, or drops.

A supplement form of the mineral zinc, taken as tablets, capsules, or lozenges; often paired with a small amount of copper to keep the two minerals in balance.

A combination supplement of zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6, taken as capsules; a common sports-nutrition product.