Supplements

Ashwagandha

Also known as withania somnifera, indian ginseng

An herbal adaptogen (Withania somnifera) traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine and taken today mainly for stress relief; NCCIH cautions it may interact with several medication classes.

Caffeine

Also known as caffeine anhydrous

A natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and other plants, also taken as a standalone supplement for alertness and exercise performance.

Calcium

Also known as calcium carbonate, calcium citrate

A mineral supplement used to support bone health, taken as calcium carbonate or calcium citrate among other forms.

Copper

Also known as cupric oxide, cupric sulfate...

A mineral used to make energy, connective tissue, and blood vessels, and to support the nervous and immune systems.

CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)

Also known as coenzyme q10, ubiquinone...

A compound naturally present in the body, sold as a dietary supplement, with limited evidence supporting benefits for most conditions studied.

Creatine

Also known as creatine monohydrate

An amino acid the body produces naturally, also taken as a supplement to support exercise performance.

Folate / Folic Acid

Also known as folic acid, vitamin b9...

Folate is a B-vitamin the body needs to make DNA and support cell division; folic acid is its synthetic supplement/fortification form.

Iron

Also known as ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate...

A mineral the body needs to make hemoglobin and myoglobin, the proteins that carry and supply oxygen to the body's tissues.

Magnesium

Also known as magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate...

A mineral the body needs for muscle and nerve function, blood sugar and blood pressure regulation, and building bone and protein.

Melatonin

A hormone supplement used to help with sleep timing, jet lag, and delayed sleep-wake phase disorder.

Omega-3 / Fish Oil

Also known as omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil...

Omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, EPA, and DHA) are polyunsaturated fats found in fish, flaxseed, and dietary supplements such as fish oil, krill oil, and algal oil, most often used for heart-health and triglyceride support.

Potassium

Also known as potassium chloride, potassium citrate...

A mineral the body needs for kidney and heart function, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission.

Probiotics

Live microorganisms taken with the intent of providing a health benefit, most commonly for digestive health.

St. John's Wort

Also known as hypericum perforatum, hypericum

An herbal supplement, traditionally used for mood support, that is well documented to reduce the effectiveness of many prescription medications.

Turmeric

Also known as curcumin

A spice and herbal supplement; curcumin is its active, color-giving component, studied for uses such as knee osteoarthritis.

Vitamin B12

Also known as cobalamin, cyanocobalamin...

A B vitamin the body needs to form red blood cells and help convert food into energy.

Vitamin C

Also known as ascorbic acid, L-ascorbic acid

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin the body cannot make on its own, needed for collagen synthesis, antioxidant activity, and immune function.

Vitamin D

Also known as cholecalciferol, vitamin d3...

A fat-soluble vitamin the body needs for normal growth, bone health, and calcium absorption.

Vitamin E

Also known as alpha-tocopherol, tocopherol

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin obtained from food and dietary supplements, most commonly used in supplement form as alpha-tocopherol.

Vitamin K

Also known as phytonadione, vitamin k1...

A fat-soluble vitamin the body needs to make proteins for blood clotting and for bone and tissue health.

Zinc

Also known as zinc sulfate, zinc acetate...

A mineral that supports immune function, wound healing, DNA and protein synthesis, and the sense of taste.