# NutriDetector

> Supplement Label Analyzer


## Posts

- [30.7% Calcium Bioavailability: What the New Study Actually Means](https://nutridetector.com/calcium-bioavailability-study/): ← Supplement education blog New research, careful interpretation 30.7% Calcium Bioavailability: What the New Study Actually Means A 2026 study estimated average calcium bioavailability across the global food supply at 30.7%. It did not measure how much calcium a particular person absorbed, and it does not turn a supplement label into a fixed absorbed dose. NutriDetector Editorial Team Published August 25, 2026 Editorial Policy 30.7% in context A modeled food-supply average, not personal label math. What it estimated Level Countries, regions, and the global food supply Inputs Calcium load, phytate, and oxalate Result 30.7% modeled global average What it did not […]
- [Hidden Ingredients in Weight-Loss Supplements: How to Read Fat-Burner Labels](https://nutridetector.com/hidden-ingredients-in-weight-loss-supplements/): Fat-burner labels can make stimulant load and ingredient amounts difficult to evaluate. This guide shows what the label can reveal and how to interpret FDA hidden-ingredient warnings without overreading them.
- [Does NAD+ Really Decline With Age? A New Human Study Complicates the Story](https://nutridetector.com/nad-decline-with-age/): A 2026 human study found no detectable age-related pattern in whole-blood NAD+ across several cohorts, complicating a common longevity claim and showing why tissue, measurement, and outcomes matter.
- [Protein Powder Marketing Tricks: What to Check on the Label](https://nutridetector.com/protein-powder-marketing-tricks/): Protein powder labels can be technically accurate while still leaving important context unstated. Compare serving weight, protein sources, added amino acids, sweeteners, and allergen disclosure before judging the formula.
- [Supplements for Hot Flashes: What the Evidence Shows](https://nutridetector.com/what-supplements-actually-help-hot-flashes/): Hot-flash supplements are not interchangeable. Evidence for soy isoflavones, black cohosh, red clover, and magnesium depends on the exact preparation, amount, and outcome studied.
- [What Supplements Actually Have Evidence in Perimenopause and Menopause?](https://nutridetector.com/supplements-with-evidence-in-perimenopause-and-menopause/): Menopause supplements are not one evidence category. Evidence for hot flashes, bone health, muscle, and sleep depends on the exact ingredient, preparation, amount, and goal behind the label.
- [Creatine for Women: Benefits, Bloating Myths, Dosage, and Best Form](https://nutridetector.com/creatine-for-women/): Creatine monohydrate is the evidence benchmark, but female-specific studies are smaller and less consistent. “For women” branding does not prove a different dose, form, or outcome.
- [Supplements on GLP-1 Medications: Protein, Fiber, Hydration, and Nutrient Risks](https://nutridetector.com/best-supplements-on-glp-1-medications/): For people using GLP-1 medications, protein, hydration, fiber, and nutrient adequacy usually matter more than branded “support” stacks. The useful product is the one that addresses a real gap.
- [NMN vs NR: What Is the Difference?](https://nutridetector.com/what-is-the-difference-between-nmn-and-nr/): NMN and NR are related NAD+ precursors, but their structures, label identities, formulation choices, and regulatory histories differ. Neither should be treated as universally superior.
- [Why Do Supplements Use Artificial Sweeteners?](https://nutridetector.com/why-do-supplements-use-artificial-sweeteners/): Artificial sweeteners can add sweetness with little or no sugar, but the exact sweetener, whether its amount is disclosed, and the rest of the formula still matter when comparing supplements.
- [What Is an Inactive Ingredient in Supplements?](https://nutridetector.com/inactive-ingredients-in-supplements/): Other Ingredients can shape a supplement’s capsule, flavor, stability, and manufacturing. They are not automatically harmful, but they can matter for allergens, preferences, and product comparison.
- [What Does Bioavailability Mean in Supplements?](https://nutridetector.com/what-does-bioavailability-mean/): Bioavailability describes how much of an ingested nutrient or compound becomes available for use or storage. Dose, form, food, formulation, and study context all shape the result, so “better absorbed” is not a universal quality ranking.
- [Elemental Zinc vs Compound Weight: Why 15 mg Can Mean More Than 30 mg](https://nutridetector.com/elemental-zinc-vs-compound-weight/): The elemental zinc amount is the number needed to compare zinc supplements, not the total compound weight. This guide explains common label formats, serving size traps, and how front label claims can obscure the actual zinc dose.
- [What Is Elemental Magnesium?](https://nutridetector.com/what-is-elemental-magnesium/): Magnesium compounds can display a large total weight while providing far less actual magnesium. Compare products using both the elemental amount per serving and the disclosed form, not the biggest front-label number.
- [What Makes a Supplement "Clean"? How to Read the Claim](https://nutridetector.com/what-makes-a-supplement-clean/): A short ingredient list does not automatically make a supplement “clean”. This guide looks at disclosure, ingredient purpose, functional additives, flavoring choices, forms, and proprietary blends behind the marketing claim.
- [Extract vs Powder in Supplements: How to Read the Difference](https://nutridetector.com/extracts-and-powders/): Whole-plant powders and concentrated extracts disclose different information. Ratios and standardization percentages help interpret extract identity, but neither form is automatically superior without the label’s wider formulation context.
- [Why Do Supplements Use Silicon Dioxide?](https://nutridetector.com/why-do-supplements-use-silicon-dioxide/): Silicon dioxide is typically listed among other ingredients as a flow agent. It helps powders resist clumping and move consistently during manufacturing rather than serving as an active ingredient.
- [Whey Isolate vs Concentrate: How to Compare the Finished Label](https://nutridetector.com/whey-isolate-vs-concentrate/): Compare whey by protein per serving, lactose, filtration, ingredient order, and blend disclosure - not by “isolate” branding alone. An undisclosed isolate-to-concentrate ratio can make a premium-sounding label less informative.
- [What Is Pixie Dusting in Supplements? Signals, Label Math, and Proof](https://nutridetector.com/what-is-pixie-dusting-in-supplements/): Tiny amounts of recognizable ingredients can make a formula look stronger than its disclosed serving allows. Blend weight, ingredient order, and serving size help expose the pattern.
- [What Is a Proprietary Blend? Total Weight, Order, and Hidden Doses](https://nutridetector.com/what-is-a-proprietary-blend/): A proprietary blend shows which ingredients are present but hides their individual amounts. Use total blend weight, ingredient order, and formula complexity to judge how transparent the label really is.
- [Underdosed Supplement Ingredients: What the Label Can Actually Prove](https://nutridetector.com/underdosed-ingredients-in-supplement/): Long ingredient lists, small servings, and low-weight proprietary blends can leave little room for headline ingredients. These label structures can make a formula look more substantial than it is.
- [How to Read Supplement Labels: Doses, Forms, Blends, and Red Flags](https://nutridetector.com/how-to-read-supplement-labels/): Serving size sets the context for every number on a supplement label. This guide covers active and other ingredients, extracts, proprietary blends, and common patterns that can obscure meaningful dosing.

## Pages

- [Magnesium Oxide: Elemental Amount, Absorption, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/magnesium-oxide/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Magnesium form guide Magnesium Oxide: Elemental Amount, Absorption, and Label Guide Magnesium Oxide provides a large proportion of elemental Magnesium by source-compound weight, but that does not make it a highly absorbed form. Read the elemental Magnesium per full serving, then check whether oxide is the only source, one part of a mixed formula, or an ingredient in a product with separate gastrointestinal directions. Also listed as: Magnesium oxide, Magnesium (as Magnesium oxide), MgO, mag oxide, or magnesia. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 29, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Standalone Magnesium, multivitamins, mineral blends, […]
- [Green Tea Extract: EGCG, Caffeine, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/green-tea-extract/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Green Tea Extract: EGCG, Caffeine, and Label Guide A 500 mg green tea extract is not automatically 500 mg of EGCG. Compare the extract amount with the declared polyphenols, catechins, EGCG, caffeine, full serving, and daily directions. These details matter more than “antioxidant” or “fat burner” wording on the front. Also listed as: Camellia sinensis, green tea leaf extract, GTE, green tea catechins, tea polyphenols, EGCG, epigallocatechin gallate, decaffeinated green tea extract, or green tea phytosome. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 19, 2026 Editorial Policy Main label check EGCG and caffeine per […]
- [Leucine Supplements: Dose, BCAA Ratios, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/leucine/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Leucine Supplements: Dose, BCAA Ratios, and Label Guide Leucine can appear as a standalone amino acid, one part of a BCAA or EAA formula, or an amount within a protein amino acid profile. Those formats are not interchangeable. Start with the amount per full serving, identify what the number represents, and do not count a blend total and its component breakdown twice. Also listed as: leucine, L-Leucine, free-form L-Leucine, fermented L-Leucine, instantized L-Leucine, or as the leucine component of a BCAA or EAA blend. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 19, 2026 Editorial […]
- [Zinc Carnosine: Complex Amount, Elemental Zinc, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/zinc-carnosine/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Zinc Carnosine: Complex Amount, Elemental Zinc, and Label Guide Zinc Carnosine labels may show the mass of the complete complex, its elemental zinc contribution, its L-carnosine contribution, or all three. These values describe related parts of one ingredient. Compare the full serving, keep the numbers in the correct units, and include the zinc contribution when reviewing the rest of your supplement stack. Also listed as: Zinc L-Carnosine, Zinc-Carnosine, polaprezinc, zinc L-carnosine complex, Z-103, AHZ-zinc, or PepZin GI. Plain L-Carnosine and ordinary zinc salts are different label entries. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August […]
- [Artichoke Leaf Extract: Forms, Cynarin, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/artichoke-extract/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Artichoke Leaf Extract: Forms, Cynarin, and Label Guide Artichoke supplements can contain plain leaf powder or extracts made with different starting materials, ratios, and solvents. Compare the amount per full serving, leaf identity, powder or extract wording, drug-extract ratio, extraction solvent, declared standardization, and blend transparency before comparing milligrams. Also listed as: Artichoke Leaf Extract, Globe Artichoke, Cynara cardunculus, Cynara scolymus, Cynarae folium, standardized Artichoke Extract, cynarin, or caffeoylquinic acids. Jerusalem Artichoke is a different plant. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 19, 2026 Editorial Policy Main label check Leaf preparation, extract ratio, […]
- [Potassium: Forms, Amounts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/potassium/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Potassium: Forms, Amounts, and Label Guide Potassium appears in electrolyte powders, multivitamins, single-mineral products, and potassium-based salt substitutes. The useful label checks are the elemental potassium per full serving, percent Daily Value, source compound, repeated servings, and whether kidney function or medicines change the safety context. Also listed as: potassium. It may be supplied by potassium chloride, potassium citrate, tripotassium citrate, potassium gluconate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium phosphate, potassium aspartate, potassium alpha-ketoglutarate, or another disclosed source. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 17, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Electrolyte, hydration, multivitamin, mineral, and […]
- [Sodium: Forms, Salt Math, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/sodium/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Sodium: Forms, Salt Math, and Label Guide Sodium appears in electrolyte powders, hydration products, sports formulas, sodium bicarbonate products, multivitamins, and mineral supplements. The useful label questions are how many milligrams of sodium the full serving provides, what percent Daily Value that represents, which compound supplies it, and how repeated servings fit into total intake from food and supplements. Also listed as: sodium. It may be supplied by sodium chloride, sea salt, sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium citrate, trisodium citrate, or another disclosed source. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 17, 2026 […]
- [Chloride: Electrolyte Forms, Amounts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/chloride/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Chloride: Electrolyte Forms, Amounts, and Label Guide Chloride appears in electrolyte powders, hydration products, sports formulas, multivitamins, and mineral supplements. The useful label questions are how many milligrams of chloride the full serving provides, which salt supplies it, how the percent Daily Value was calculated, and what sodium, potassium, magnesium, or calcium comes with the formula. Also listed as: chloride. It may be supplied by sodium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, sea salt, or another disclosed source. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 17, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Electrolyte, […]
- [Licorice Root: Glycyrrhizin, Forms, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/licorice-root/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Licorice Root: Glycyrrhizin, Forms, and Label Guide Licorice Root labels can describe dried root, powder, a ratio extract, or an extract standardized to glycyrrhizin. Check the species and plant part, amount per full serving, extract details, glycyrrhizin disclosure, directions, and whether the individual amount is hidden inside a blend. Ordinary Licorice Root is not the same ingredient as DGL. Also listed as: licorice, liquorice, sweet root, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Glycyrrhiza inflata, Chinese licorice, gan cao, licorice root powder, or licorice root extract. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 13, 2026 Editorial Policy […]
- [Hyaluronic Acid Supplements: Forms, Doses, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Hyaluronic Acid Supplements: Forms, Doses, and Label Guide Oral hyaluronic acid is not a serum, dermal filler, or joint injection. Compare the amount per full serving, hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate wording, molecular weight when claimed, source, blend transparency, and whether the marketing matches oral human evidence. Hyaluronic Acid may also appear as: hyaluronan, HA, hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate, or hyaluronic acid from sodium hyaluronate. Some labels additionally describe fermentation source or molecular weight, such as low- or high-molecular-weight HA. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 24, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Skin […]
- [Undenatured Type II Collagen: UC-II, Dose, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/undenatured-type-ii-collagen/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Undenatured Type II Collagen: UC-II, Dose, and Label Guide A 40 mg UC-II line can describe the complete standardized chicken-cartilage material, not 40 mg of purified native collagen. Identify the preparation, source, form amount, and any separately stated collagen content before matching a label to a study. Also listed as: native type II collagen, native type 2 collagen, non-denatured type II collagen, nondenatured type 2 collagen, UC-II, standardized chicken cartilage, or chicken sternum cartilage. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 19, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Low-dose native or undenatured chicken-cartilage ingredient […]
- [Collagen Peptides: Human Evidence for Skin, Joints, Bones, and Tendons](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/collagen-peptides/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Collagen Peptides: Types, Doses, and Label Guide Collagen peptide labels can describe a plain hydrolyzed powder, a named peptide preparation, or a multi-source blend. Start with the hydrolyzed material, source, and grams in the full serving, then check whether the preparation and amount match the evidence behind the claim. Also listed as: hydrolyzed collagen, hydrolysed collagen, collagen hydrolysate, collagen hydrolyzate, hydrolyzed collagen protein, bovine collagen peptides, marine collagen peptides, fish collagen peptides, porcine collagen peptides, chicken collagen peptides, or multi-collagen complex. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 19, 2026 Editorial Policy Category Hydrolyzed […]
- [L-Cysteine: Forms, Amounts, Claims, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/l-cysteine/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide L-Cysteine: Forms, Amounts, Claims, and Label Guide L-Cysteine appears in antioxidant, glutathione, beauty, liver-support, and amino-acid formulas. The most useful label check is whether the product actually lists L-Cysteine, L-Cysteine HCl, L-Cystine, or NAC, how much is present in the full serving, and whether the individual amount is hidden inside a blend. Also listed as: cysteine, L-Cysteine HCl, L-Cysteine hydrochloride, or L-Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate. L-Cystine and N-acetyl-L-cysteine are related ingredients, not alternate spellings for the same supplement. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 17, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Glutathione, antioxidant, beauty, […]
- [Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy](https://nutridetector.com/consumer-health-data-privacy-policy/): Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy Effective and last updated: 14 July 2026 This Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy explains how Melomeal, MB, trading under the NutriDetector brand (“NutriDetector”, “we”, “us” or “our”), collects, uses and discloses Consumer Health Data through nutridetector.com and app.nutridetector.com (together, the “Service”). This policy applies only to the extent that U.S. state consumer-health-data laws apply to NutriDetector and to the information concerned, including the Washington My Health My Data Act, Nevada consumer-health-data law and other applicable state laws (collectively, “Consumer Health Data Laws”). It supplements our Privacy Policy. If this policy and the Privacy Policy conflict, this […]
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- [Magnesium Citrate: Elemental Amount, Absorption, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/magnesium-citrate/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Magnesium form guide Magnesium Citrate: Elemental Amount, Absorption, and Label Guide Magnesium Citrate can appear in an everyday dietary supplement or in a saline laxative with Drug Facts directions. Those products are not interchangeable. Start with the elemental Magnesium per full serving, then check the product category, source wording, form split, directions, and gastrointestinal context. Also listed as: Magnesium citrate, trimagnesium citrate, trimagnesium dicitrate, citrate of Magnesium, or Magnesium (as Magnesium citrate). NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 26, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Standalone Magnesium, mineral blends, drink powders, and saline laxative products Evidence […]
- [Psyllium Husk: Forms, Fiber Amounts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/psyllium/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Psyllium Husk: Forms, Fiber Amounts, and Label Guide Psyllium husk is a gel-forming fiber used in regularity, digestive, cholesterol, and metabolic-health products. The useful label number is the disclosed psyllium husk per full serving, not automatically total dietary fiber, the weight of a fiber blend, or the front-label claim. Also listed as: psyllium, psyllium seed husk, Plantago ovata husk, ispaghula husk, isabgol husk, blond psyllium, or psyllium husk powder. Metamucil is a product brand, not a separate botanical ingredient. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Regularity, […]
- [Ganoderma Lucidum: Species Identity and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/ganoderma-lucidum/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Ganoderma Lucidum: Species Identity and Label Guide Ganoderma lucidum is a specific fungal species, but its name has long been used more broadly on Reishi and Lingzhi products. Learn what that scientific name adds to a label, what it does not prove, and how to compare the material, preparation, amount, and marker claims. Labels may use: Ganoderma lucidum, G. lucidum, Reishi, Red Reishi, Lingzhi, or lacquered bracket. Reishi and Lingzhi are broad common or commercial names, not exact synonyms for authenticated G. lucidum sensu stricto. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 26, 2026 […]
- [Ganoderma Lingzhi: Species, Extracts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/ganoderma-lingzhi/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Ganoderma Lingzhi: Species, Extracts, and Label Guide See why Lingzhi, Reishi, G. lingzhi, G. sichuanense, and G. lucidum may not mean the same thing on a supplement label, then compare material, extraction, marker claims, serving amounts, and evidence. Labels and literature may use: Lingzhi, Reishi, Red Reishi, Ganoderma lingzhi, or Ganoderma sichuanense. Many older studies and commercial products also use Ganoderma lucidum for East Asian Lingzhi, although true G. lucidum sensu stricto belongs to a distinct lineage. A printed name does not authenticate the species inside the product. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated […]
- [Cordyceps CS-4: Identity, Evidence, Dose, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/cordyceps-cs-4/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Cordyceps CS-4: Identity, Evidence, Dose, and Label Guide CS-4 is a named cultured mycelial material, not a generic synonym for every Cordyceps supplement. Check the exact identity, amount per full serving, preparation wording, and whether the cited research actually tested CS-4. Also listed as: CS-4, CS4, Cordyceps sinensis CS-4, or CordyMax Cs-4. Older research may refer to the CS-4 fungus as Paecilomyces hepiali; today it is classified as Samsoniella hepiali. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 24, 2026 Editorial Policy Material Named cultured mycelial fermentation material associated with Samsoniella hepiali Evidence position Small, […]
- [Cordyceps Militaris: Forms, Cordycepin, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/cordyceps-militaris/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Cordyceps Militaris: Forms, Cordycepin, and Label Guide Cordyceps Militaris labels can describe fruiting body, mycelium, myceliated grain, fermented biomass, or an extract. The species name is only the first check. The material, real amount per full serving, extraction details, marker disclosure, and match to human research determine what the label can actually support. Cordyceps Militaris may also appear as: Cordyceps militaris or C. militaris. Labels may additionally identify the material or preparation, such as fruiting body, mycelium, myceliated grain, fermented biomass, or an extract. Those terms describe the product form rather than […]
- [Whey Protein Supplements: Concentrate vs Isolate, Labels, and Safety](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/whey-protein/): ← Ingredient Directory A–Z Ingredient label guide Whey Protein Supplements: Concentrate vs Isolate, Labels, and Safety How to compare concentrate, isolate, hydrolysate, and whey blends; interpret protein grams against serving weight; and separate useful label details from muscle, recovery, and purity claims. Also listed as: whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, whey protein hydrolysate, hydrolyzed whey protein, WPC, or WPI. Not an equivalent synonym: milk protein, which may contain both casein and whey. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated July 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Protein powders, shakes, bars, meal replacements, and sports-nutrition formulas Evidence position Complete protein source; added benefit […]
- [Chamomile Supplements: Forms, Evidence, Dosage, and Safety](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/chamomile/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Chamomile Supplements: Forms, Evidence, Dosage, and Safety Chamomile appears in teas, capsules, tinctures, gummies, and sleep blends, but the name alone does not identify the species, plant part, preparation, or amount delivered. Useful comparisons start with German versus Roman chamomile, flower powder versus extract, the amount per full serving, any declared apigenin standardization, and blend transparency. Also listed as: German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, Matricaria recutita, chamomile flower, chamomile flower extract, Roman chamomile, or Chamaemelum nobile. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 13, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Relaxation, sleep, stress, digestive-comfort, tea, […]
- [L-Tryptophan Supplements: Sleep Evidence, Dose, and Safety](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/l-tryptophan/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide L-Tryptophan Supplements: Sleep Evidence, Dose, and Safety L-Tryptophan appears in sleep, relaxation, mood, and amino-acid formulas. Its role in serotonin and melatonin synthesis explains the marketing interest, but it does not guarantee better sleep or mood. Start with the disclosed milligrams, the full serving, blend transparency, and every serotonin-affecting ingredient or medicine in use. L-Tryptophan may also appear as: tryptophan, L tryptophan, L-Trp, free-form L-Tryptophan, or tryptophane. Some labels additionally describe a fermented or fermentation-derived source. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 25, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Sleep products, relaxation formulas, […]
- [Supplement Ingredient Checker: Review Ingredients Before You Buy](https://nutridetector.com/supplement-ingredient-checker/): Supplement ingredient checker before you buy Check supplement ingredient lists for forms, dose context, proprietary blend issues, repeated ingredients, and label red flags before you buy. Open NutriDetector → Learn more Check ingredient forms See whether the label uses clearly named forms or vague ingredient wording. Spot blend issues Review when ingredient amounts are hidden inside broad proprietary blends. Review overlap Catch repeated ingredients across products before your stack gets messy. Supplement ingredient lists can hide more than they reveal A supplement can look simple from the front label, but the ingredient list often tells the more important story. Forms, blends, […]
- [Peppermint Oil Supplements: Capsules, Dose, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/peppermint-oil/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Peppermint Oil Supplements: Capsules, Dose, and Label Guide A peppermint oil capsule is not interchangeable with peppermint leaf, tea, flavoring, or isolated menthol. Compare the actual oil amount, oral dosage form, enteric or delayed-release wording, serving directions, declared menthol content, blend transparency, and the complete formula. Also listed as: oil of peppermint, peppermint essential oil, Mentha x piperita oil, Mentha piperita oil, gastro-resistant peppermint oil, enteric-coated peppermint oil, or delayed-release peppermint oil. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Digestive comfort and IBS-focused oral capsules, sometimes within […]
- [Soy Isoflavones: Evidence, Amounts, Forms, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/soy-isoflavones/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Soy Isoflavones: Evidence, Amounts, Forms, and Label Guide A soy isoflavone label can show a small active amount beside a much larger soy-extract weight, list individual compounds, or omit the basis used for the total. Start with the isoflavone amount per full serving, the reporting basis, and whether individual amounts remain hidden in a blend. Related label terms: soya isoflavones, soybean isoflavones, Glycine max extract, soy germ extract, genistein, daidzein, glycitein, genistin, daidzin, glycitin, aglycone isoflavones, or aglycone isoflavone equivalents. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role […]
- [Lemon Balm Supplements: Extracts, Sleep Evidence, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/lemon-balm/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Lemon Balm Supplements: Extracts, Sleep Evidence, and Label Guide Lemon Balm appears in sleep, relaxation, stress, and digestive formulas. The useful label questions are more specific than the front claim: is it Melissa officinalis leaf, a powder or extract, how much is present per full serving, and does the label disclose an extract ratio, solvent, or standardization marker? Lemon Balm may also appear as: Melissa officinalis, Melissa officinalis L., melissa, melissa leaf, Melissae folium, lemon balm leaf, or balm mint. Some products additionally identify a leaf extract or standardized extract. NutriDetector Editorial […]
- [Hops: Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects, and Sleep Evidence](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/hops/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Hops Supplements: Extracts, 8-PN, and Label Guide Hops can mean dried flower, a concentrated sleep extract, or a menopause-focused extract standardized to 8-prenylnaringenin. Compare the plant part, preparation, amount per full serving, extract ratio, declared markers, and blend transparency before comparing products. Hops may also appear as: Humulus lupulus, hop flower, hop cone, hop strobile, Lupuli flos, or hops extract. Some standardized extracts separately declare 8-prenylnaringenin (8-PN), which is a marker constituent rather than a synonym for hops. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 24, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Sleep and […]
- [Ubiquinol vs Ubiquinone: CoQ10 Forms Compared](https://nutridetector.com/ubiquinol-vs-ubiquinone/): ← CoQ10 ingredient guide CoQ10 form comparison Ubiquinol vs Ubiquinone: CoQ10 Forms Compared Ubiquinol and ubiquinone are interconvertible forms of CoQ10. The form name matters, but it does not rank the entire supplement. Compare the active milligrams, formulation, full serving, delivery evidence, blend transparency, and price on the same basis. Ubiquinol may also appear as: reduced CoQ10, CoQ10H2, or Kaneka Ubiquinol. Ubiquinone may also appear as: oxidized CoQ10, ubidecarenone, or trans-CoQ10. A label that says only Coenzyme Q10 may leave the redox form unspecified. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 24, 2026 Editorial Policy At a glance Compare the label, not just […]
- [Editorial Policy](https://nutridetector.com/editorial-policy/): Editorial Policy At NutriDetector, our goal is to publish clear, practical, and trustworthy educational content about supplement ingredients, label interpretation, dosage context, and product transparency. We aim to help readers better understand what is written on supplement labels, how to compare products more accurately, and where common sources of confusion can appear. Our editorial approach NutriDetector content is created for educational purposes. We focus on clarity, source quality, and practical usefulness. Our articles are written and updated by the NutriDetector editorial team using primary, authoritative, and publicly verifiable sources. We aim to present information in a way that is accurate, balanced, […]
- [Magnesium L-Threonate: Elemental Dose, Cognition Evidence, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/magnesium-l-threonate/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Magnesium form guide Magnesium L-Threonate: Elemental Dose, Cognition Evidence, and Label Guide Magnesium L-Threonate is marketed as a brain-focused Magnesium form. A useful label review separates the large source-compound amount from elemental Magnesium, identifies whether the product uses Magtein or a different source, and checks whether cognition, sleep, or brain-age claims stay within the evidence. Also listed as: Magnesium L-threonate, Magnesium threonate, MgT, Magtein, Magtein Magnesium L-Threonate, or Magnesium from Magtein. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 26, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Standalone brain-positioned Magnesium, cognition formulas, nootropic blends, and some sleep products Evidence […]
- [Taurine: Energy Drinks, Exercise Evidence, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/taurine/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Taurine: Energy Drinks, Exercise Evidence, and Label Guide Taurine is not caffeine and it is not an instant energy signal. On a supplement label, the useful questions are how much taurine is disclosed per full serving, whether that amount is hidden in a blend, and which stimulants, amino acids, electrolytes, or other ingredients surround it. Also listed as: L-Taurine, 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, aminoethylsulfonic acid, taurine free form, or taurine USP. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 28, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Energy drinks, pre-workouts, hydration formulas, and standalone taurine supplements Evidence position […]
- [Valerian Root: Sleep Evidence, Extracts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/valerian-root/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Valerian Root: Sleep Evidence, Extracts, and Label Guide Valerian appears in powders, extracts, tinctures, teas, and multi-ingredient sleep formulas. The number on the front is not enough. Species, plant part, preparation, extract ratio, solvent, standardization, serving, and the rest of the bedtime formula determine what the label actually discloses. Also listed as: valerian, Valeriana officinalis, valerian root, valerian root extract, valerian rhizome with root, root and rhizome, or Valerianae radix. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Standalone bedtime products, herbal teas, tinctures, and blended sleep formulas […]
- [NMN Supplements: Forms, Amounts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/nmn/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide NMN Supplements: Forms, Amounts, and Label Guide Nicotinamide mononucleotide is an NAD+ precursor used in healthy-aging, energy, and metabolic formulas. Human studies show biological activity, including changes in some blood NAD-related measurements, but that does not establish slower aging or a predictable clinical benefit. Also listed as: NMN, β-NMN, beta-NMN, or nicotinamide mononucleotide. NMNH, NR, niacinamide, NAD+, and NADH are related but different ingredients. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role NAD+, healthy-aging, energy, metabolic, and longevity formulas Evidence position Blood NAD-related changes are more consistent than […]
- [NAD+ Supplements: Forms, Precursors, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/nad-plus/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide NAD+ Supplements: Forms, Precursors, and Label Guide Separate direct NAD+ from NADH, NR, NMN, vitamin B3 forms, delivery claims, and proprietary blends before comparing milligrams or accepting a cellular-energy or longevity promise. Also listed as: nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, NAD plus, beta-NAD, β-NAD+, or oxidized NAD. Labels may also describe direct NAD+ as liposomal or sublingual. Those terms describe the delivery format, not a different NAD-related ingredient. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 10, 2026 Editorial Policy Main label check Confirm whether the ingredient is NAD+, NADH, NR, NMN, or a vitamin B3 form […]
- [Nicotinamide Riboside: Forms, Amounts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/nicotinamide-riboside/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Nicotinamide Riboside: Forms, Amounts, and Label Guide Nicotinamide riboside is a vitamin B3-related NAD+ precursor used in healthy-aging, energy, metabolic, and brain-health formulas. Human studies show that oral NR can change specified NAD-related blood markers, but that does not establish slower aging or a predictable clinical benefit. Also listed as: NR, nicotinamide riboside chloride, NR chloride, or the branded ingredient NIAGEN. NR, NMN, niacinamide, nicotinic acid, NAD+, and NADH are related but different label ingredients. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role NAD+, healthy-aging, energy, metabolic, and […]
- [Borage Oil Supplements: GLA, Doses, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/borage-oil/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Borage Oil Supplements: GLA, Doses, and Label Guide Borage oil is mainly sold as a concentrated plant source of gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA. The useful comparison is not the front label oil claim alone. Check the Borage Seed Oil amount, the disclosed GLA amount or percentage, the full serving, blend transparency, and the product’s quality and storage information. Also listed as: Borage Seed Oil, Starflower Oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Gamma-Linolenic Acid, GLA, or an oil standardized to GLA. Borage leaf and flower preparations are not interchangeable with the seed oil. NutriDetector […]
- [Evening Primrose Oil: GLA, Evidence, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/evening-primrose-oil/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Evening Primrose Oil: GLA, Evidence, and Label Guide Evening Primrose Oil is a seed oil used mainly as a source of Gamma-Linolenic Acid, or GLA. Compare the total oil amount, the separately disclosed GLA amount or percentage, the full serving, blend transparency, and the claim being made. Also listed as: EPO, Evening Primrose Seed Oil, Primrose Oil, or Oenothera biennis seed oil. The supplement ingredient is the seed oil, not the flower or an unspecified whole-plant preparation. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 24, 2026 Editorial Policy Main label check GLA per listed […]
- [Lycopene Supplements: Forms, Absorption, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/lycopene/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Lycopene Supplements: Forms, Absorption, and Label Guide Compare the active Lycopene amount, source, delivery format, serving size, and blend context. Tomato powder or tomato extract weight should not be treated as Lycopene milligrams unless the label provides that standardization. Lycopene may also appear as: tomato Lycopene or Lycopene from tomato extract. Labels may additionally identify the source or preparation, such as synthetic Lycopene, tomato oleoresin, or a branded tomato-derived material such as Lyc-O-Mato®. Broader tomato extracts and tomato carotenoid complexes are not synonyms for Lycopene unless the label separately discloses its Lycopene […]
- [Pumpkin Seed Oil: Human Evidence, Forms, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/pumpkin-seed-oil/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Pumpkin Seed Oil: Human Evidence, Forms, and Label Guide Learn how to distinguish pumpkin seed oil from seed powders and extracts, read the amount per full serving, and understand what human studies do and do not show for urinary and hair claims. Common label names: pumpkin seed oil, pumpkin oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Cucurbita maxima seed oil, Styrian pumpkin seed oil, cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil, and pepita oil. Pumpkin seed extract and pumpkin seed powder are different preparations. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 1, 2026 Editorial Policy Human evidence Limited, small, […]
- [Pygeum: Human Evidence, Extracts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/pygeum/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Pygeum: Human Evidence, Extracts, and Label Guide Learn how to distinguish Prunus africana bark powder from specific extracts, read standardization and serving details, and understand what older human studies do and do not show for urinary symptoms. Common label names: Pygeum, Pygeum africanum, Prunus africana, African cherry, African plum, African prune, pygeum bark, pygeum bark extract, and lipophilic pygeum extract. Branded research context: Tadenan. Bark powder and concentrated extracts are different preparations. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 1, 2026 Editorial Policy Human evidence Limited, older, short, and extract-specific Main label check Species, […]
- [Stinging Nettle Root: LUTS Evidence, Extracts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/stinging-nettle/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Stinging Nettle Root: LUTS Evidence, Extracts, and Label Guide Separate root from leaf, compare powders and extracts, and read urinary and testosterone claims against preparation-specific human evidence rather than mechanism marketing. Also listed as: Urtica dioica root, Urtica urens root, nettle root, common nettle root, greater nettle root, Urticae radix, or Radix urticae. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 10, 2026 Editorial Policy Regulatory context Traditional use for lower urinary tract symptoms related to BPH Main label check Root versus leaf, preparation, amount, and extract details Main limitation Mixed, preparation-specific evidence and no […]
- [Dandelion Root: Forms, Extract Ratios, and Label Claims](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/dandelion-root/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Dandelion Root: Forms, Extract Ratios, and Label Claims Dandelion supplements may contain root powder, a root extract, roasted root, leaf, root with herb, or an undisclosed amount inside a detox blend. Those preparations are not interchangeable. Start with the plant part, preparation, amount per full serving, and any extract-ratio or root-equivalent statement before accepting liver, digestion, diuretic, or weight-loss claims. Also listed as: Taraxacum officinale root, Taraxaci radix, dandelion root powder, dandelion root extract, or roasted dandelion root. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 11, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Digestive and […]
- [TUDCA Supplements: Liver Claims, Dosage, Safety, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/tudca/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide TUDCA Supplements: Liver Claims, Dosage, Safety, and Label Guide TUDCA is a taurine-conjugated bile acid used in standalone capsules and liver-support formulas. The useful label questions are the actual TUDCA amount per full serving, whether the product really lists TUDCA rather than UDCA, taurine, or a generic bile-salt blend, and whether the claim stays within the human evidence. Also listed as: tauroursodeoxycholic acid, tauroursodeoxycholate, tauroursodiol, ursodoxicoltaurine, or tauro-ursodeoxycholic acid. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 13, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Liver-support, bile-flow, bodybuilding, alcohol-recovery, gallbladder, and neurological formulas Evidence position Older […]
- [Milk Thistle: Silymarin, Extracts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/milk-thistle/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Milk Thistle: Silymarin, Extracts, and Label Guide Compare fruit or seed powder, extract mass, declared silymarin, extract ratios, enhanced formulations, blend transparency, and quality claims before treating every Milk Thistle product as equivalent. Also listed as: Silybum marianum, Silybi mariani fructus, Milk Thistle fruit, Milk Thistle seed, Marian thistle, or Mary thistle. Labels may also state silymarin, silybin or silibinin, or a silybin-phosphatidylcholine complex. These terms may describe constituents or specialized formulations, not simply another name for the same material. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 10, 2026 Editorial Policy Main label check […]
- [Sulforaphane Supplements: Evidence, Forms, Dose, and Myrosinase](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/sulforaphane/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Sulforaphane Supplements: Evidence, Forms, Dose, and Myrosinase Sulforaphane labels can describe very different products. This guide explains the difference between direct Sulforaphane and glucoraphanin, why myrosinase matters for conversion, what human studies actually show, and which label claims deserve skepticism. Related label terms: direct or stabilized Sulforaphane; glucoraphanin, also called Sulforaphane glucosinolate; broccoli sprout or seed extract; myrosinase; and Sulforaphane potential. These terms do not describe the same material or the same active amount. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 10, 2026 Editorial Policy What it is An isothiocyanate formed from the precursor […]
- [Calcium D-Glucarate: Labels, Evidence, and Claims](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/calcium-d-glucarate/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Calcium D-Glucarate: Labels, Evidence, and Claims Calcium D-Glucarate is commonly sold in hormone-support and “detox” formulas, but the marketing is more certain than the human evidence. Start with the disclosed compound amount per full serving, any separately declared calcium, and whether a blend hides the individual amount. Also listed as: calcium glucarate, calcium D-saccharate, calcium saccharate, D-glucaric acid calcium salt, or CDG. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 12, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Standalone capsules and hormone-support, liver-support, or detox-positioned blends Evidence position Mechanistic and animal rationale; direct human supplement outcomes […]
- [Red Clover Supplements: Isoflavones, Forms, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/red-clover/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Red Clover Supplements: Isoflavones, Forms, and Label Guide Red Clover is used mainly in menopause and hot-flash formulas. The label detail that makes products comparable is usually total Red Clover isoflavones per serving, not simply the weight of flower powder, extract, or a menopause blend. Also listed as: Red Clover, Trifolium pratense, Red Clover flower, flowering tops, Red Clover extract, Red Clover isoflavones, Promensil, or Menoflavon. Biochanin A, formononetin, genistein, and daidzein may appear as part of the disclosed isoflavone profile. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label […]
- [DIM Supplements: Forms, Dose, and Label Claims](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/dim/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide DIM Supplements: Forms, Dose, and Label Claims DIM labels may state active diindolylmethane directly, name an absorption-enhanced formulation, or hide DIM inside a hormone-support blend. Compare the active amount per full serving before accepting claims about estrogen balance, detoxification, skin, or testosterone. Also listed as: diindolylmethane or 3,3′-diindolylmethane. Labels may also name specific formulations such as crystalline DIM, BR-DIM or BioResponse DIM, absorption-enhanced DIM, or microencapsulated DIM. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 11, 2026 Editorial Policy Main label check Active DIM milligrams per listed serving, not only a complex or blend weight […]
- [Vitex (Chasteberry): PMS Evidence, Extracts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/vitex-chasteberry/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Vitex (Chasteberry): PMS Evidence, Extracts, and Label Guide Vitex is not a generic hormone balancer. Defined fruit extracts have shown potential for reducing some premenstrual symptoms, but fruit powder, extract mass, dried-fruit equivalent, DER, solvent, and marker standardization are not interchangeable label details. Also listed as: chasteberry, chaste tree, monk’s pepper, Vitex agnus-castus, agnus castus, agnus castus fruit, or agni casti fructus. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 28, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role PMS, menstrual-cycle, and hormone-support formulas Evidence position Potential benefit for some PMS symptoms, with important preparation and study-quality […]
- [Fadogia Agrestis: Evidence, Extracts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/fadogia-agrestis/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Fadogia Agrestis: Evidence, Extracts, and Label Guide Fadogia Agrestis is marketed in testosterone, libido, and male performance formulas, but controlled evidence is limited to animal research. Rat studies of aqueous stem extract cannot establish a human benefit, dose, or cycling protocol. Check the botanical name, plant part, preparation, extract ratio, amount per full serving, and blend disclosure before judging the claim. Also listed as: Fadogia agrestis, Vangueria agrestis, Fadogia stem, Fadogia stem extract, 10:1 Fadogia extract, black aphrodisiac, or bakin gagai. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 13, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label […]
- [Tongkat Ali: Extracts, Claims, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/tongkat-ali/): ← Ingredient Directory A–Z Ingredient label guide Tongkat Ali: Extracts, Claims, and Label Guide How to distinguish root powder from standardized and ratio extracts, interpret eurycomanone and 200:1 claims, and keep product-specific human evidence separate from testosterone-booster marketing. Also listed as: Eurycoma longifolia, longjack, pasak bumi, Malaysian ginseng, Tongkat Ali root, or Tongkat Ali root extract. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated July 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Libido, testosterone-support, vitality, stress, and performance formulas Evidence position Limited, mixed, and tied to specific extracts, populations, and study durations Main label check Species, root material, actual extract mass, preparation, and marker disclosure […]
- [Fennel: Seed, Extract, Oil, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/fennel/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Fennel: Seed, Extract, Oil, and Label Guide Fennel labels can describe dried fruit commonly called seed, ground powder, a ratio extract, or a concentrated essential oil. Those preparations are not interchangeable. Check the plant part, preparation, amount per full serving, extract ratio or declared marker, blend transparency, and directions before comparing products. Also listed as: fennel seed, fennel fruit, Foeniculum vulgare, sweet fennel, bitter fennel, fennel seed powder, fennel extract, or fennel oil. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 13, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Digestive comfort formulas, herbal blends, teas, and […]
- [Boswellia Supplements: Extracts, AKBA, and Label Claims](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/boswellia/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Boswellia Supplements: Extracts, AKBA, and Label Claims Boswellia labels may show gum resin powder, a standardized extract, total boswellic acids, AKBA, or a named extract such as 5-Loxin or Aflapin. These are not milligram-for-milligram equivalents. The useful comparison starts with the species, preparation, extract amount, declared marker, serving size, and whether the ingredient is hidden inside a joint blend. Also listed as: Boswellia serrata, Indian frankincense, shallaki, Boswellia gum resin, Boswellia extract, boswellic acids, or AKBA. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 12, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Joint-comfort, mobility, and multi-ingredient […]
- [Turmeric and Curcumin: Forms, Evidence, and Safety](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/turmeric/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Turmeric and Curcumin: Forms, Evidence, and Safety Turmeric powder, standardized curcuminoid extracts, piperine combinations, and enhanced-delivery products are not interchangeable. Start with the material, amount per serving, curcuminoid disclosure, and formulation actually shown on the label. Also listed as: Curcuma longa, turmeric root, turmeric rhizome, curcumin, curcuminoids, turmeric extract, or curcumin complex. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated July 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Joint-comfort, inflammation-response, recovery, and general wellness formulas Evidence position Promising but not conclusive for short-term knee osteoarthritis symptoms Main label check Material, curcuminoid amount, delivery system, serving size, […]
- [DGL Licorice: Forms, Glycyrrhizin, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/dgl-licorice/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide DGL Licorice: Forms, Glycyrrhizin, and Label Guide DGL is not simply a safer name for every licorice product. Check whether the label explicitly identifies deglycyrrhizinated licorice, how much it provides per full serving, whether the dosage form matches the directions, what glycyrrhizin information is disclosed, and whether the individual amount is hidden in a blend. Also listed as: DGL, deglycyrrhizinated licorice, deglycyrrhizinated liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra DGL, chewable DGL, licorice DGL, or GutGard. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 13, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Digestive-comfort products, chewables, and multi-ingredient gut formulas Evidence […]
- [Marshmallow Root Supplements: Powders, Extracts, Syrups, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/marshmallow-root/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Marshmallow Root Supplements: Powders, Extracts, Syrups, and Label Guide Compare root powders, macerates, syrups, and extracts while keeping traditional throat and digestive use separate from unproven gut-healing claims. Also listed as: Althaea officinalis, Althaeae radix, marsh mallow root, althea root, guimauve, or Marshmallow Root extract. The root and preparation still need to be identified. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 10, 2026 Editorial Policy Evidence status EU traditional-use monograph; robust clinical evidence remains limited Main label check Root material, preparation, amount, extract ratio or DER, and solvent Main limitation No strong proof that […]
- [Apple Cider Vinegar: Forms, Claims, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/apple-cider-vinegar/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Apple Cider Vinegar: Forms, Claims, and Label Guide Apple Cider Vinegar supplements turn one familiar food into very different products. Liquid vinegar, dried powder, capsules, and gummies should not be compared by the largest front-label number alone. Check the preparation, full serving, acidity or acetic acid disclosure, added sugars, and the evidence behind the exact form. Also listed as: ACV, cider vinegar, apple vinegar, liquid Apple Cider Vinegar, ACV powder, dehydrated Apple Cider Vinegar, ACV capsules, ACV tablets, ACV gummies, raw ACV, unfiltered ACV, or Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother. NutriDetector […]
- [Vanadium and Vanadyl Sulfate](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/vanadium/): ← Ingredient Directory A–Z Ingredient label guide Vanadium and Vanadyl Sulfate How vanadium appears on supplement labels, where glucose and performance claims outrun the evidence, and why the elemental amount matters more than the source name alone. Also listed as: elemental vanadium, vanadyl sulfate, vanadyl sulphate, oxovanadium sulfate, vanadium chelate, or bisglycinato oxovanadium (BGOV). NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated July 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Metabolic-support and sports-performance marketing Evidence position Limited human evidence; routine supplementation is not established Main label check Elemental vanadium amount and unit, not only the source-compound mass On this page Overview Evidence and claims On […]
- [Cinnamon Extract: Species, Forms, Coumarin, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/cinnamon-extract/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Cinnamon Extract: Species, Forms, Coumarin, and Label Guide Cinnamon supplements can contain bark powder, concentrated extract, or a branded preparation from different Cinnamomum species. Compare the species, plant part, preparation, amount per serving, extract ratio or standardization, coumarin disclosure, blend transparency, and the claims made for the complete formula. Also listed as: Cinnamon Bark, Cinnamon Bark Extract, Cassia Cinnamon, Cinnamomum cassia, Ceylon Cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, water-soluble Cinnamon Extract, or Cinnulin PF. Identity note: “Cinnamon Extract 500 mg” does not establish whether the product uses cassia, Ceylon, or another cinnamon species. […]
- [Chromium: Forms, Elemental Amounts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/chromium/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Chromium: Forms, Elemental Amounts, and Label Guide Chromium labels usually declare the elemental Chromium amount in micrograms and place the source form in parentheses. Compare that amount, percent Daily Value, picolinate, polynicotinate, chloride, or yeast wording, serving size, repeated Chromium across products, and the claims made for the complete formula. Also listed as: Chromium Picolinate, Chromium Polynicotinate, Chromium Nicotinate, Chromium Chloride, Chromium-Enriched Yeast, GTF Chromium, Chromium Histidinate, or trivalent Chromium. Elemental amount note: “Chromium 200 mcg (as Chromium Picolinate)” declares 200 mcg of elemental Chromium. It does not mean that the complete […]
- [Glutathione: Forms, Absorption, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/glutathione/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Glutathione: Forms, Absorption, and Label Guide Glutathione supplements may be listed as reduced glutathione, GSH, liposomal glutathione, or S-acetyl-L-glutathione. The useful label questions are the actual glutathione amount per full serving, the disclosed form, whether a number belongs to glutathione or an entire delivery complex, and whether the claim matches the evidence. Also listed as: L-glutathione, reduced glutathione, glutathione reduced, GSH, liposomal glutathione, S-acetyl-L-glutathione, Setria, or Opitac. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 13, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Antioxidant, liver-support, skin, beauty, immunity, and healthy-aging formulas Evidence position Some oral studies […]
- [Acetyl-L-Carnitine: Uses, Claims, Safety, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/acetyl-l-carnitine/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR): Forms, Evidence, and Label Guide ALCAR is a distinct carnitine form used in focus, mood, nerve-support, and mitochondrial formulas. Read the exact form, amount per full serving, blend disclosure, co-ingredients, and evidence context before treating the front-label promise as the result. Also listed as: ALCAR, acetyl L-carnitine, acetylcarnitine, L-acetylcarnitine, acetyllevocarnitine, or acetyl-L-carnitine HCl. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 28, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Nootropic, mood, nerve-support, mitochondrial, and standalone carnitine formulas Evidence position Form-specific and population-specific; healthy-adult focus, fat-loss, and performance claims are not established Main label check […]
- [Alpha-Lipoic Acid: R-ALA, Amounts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/alpha-lipoic-acid/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Alpha-Lipoic Acid: R-ALA, Amounts, and Label Guide Alpha-Lipoic Acid appears in antioxidant, glucose-support, nerve-health, and mitochondrial formulas. Read past the broad claim: confirm that ALA means alpha-lipoic acid, identify the disclosed form, compare the amount per full serving, and keep the evidence in the population and route that were actually studied. Also listed as: alpha lipoic acid, lipoic acid, thioctic acid, ALA, R-alpha-lipoic acid, R-lipoic acid, R-ALA, sodium R-lipoate, or Na-R-ALA. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 17, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Antioxidant, glucose-support, nerve-health, mitochondrial, and weight-management formulas Evidence context […]
- [Choline: Forms, Amounts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/choline/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Nutrient and form guide Choline: Forms, Amounts, and Label Guide Choline labels can show the nutrient itself, a source form, or the full weight of a choline-containing compound. Compare the declared Choline amount, compound weight, percent Daily Value, serving size, blends, and overlap across products before comparing the headline milligrams. Also listed as: Choline Bitartrate, Choline Hydrogen Tartrate, Alpha-GPC, Choline Alphoscerate, Citicoline, CDP-Choline, Phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidyl Choline, or Lecithin. Form note: “Choline 100 mg (as Choline Bitartrate)” declares 100 mg of Choline. “Choline Bitartrate 250 mg” declares 250 mg of the compound. Those numbers should not […]
- [Vitamin B6: P-5-P, Pyridoxine, Doses, and Safety](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/vitamin-b6/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Vitamin B6: P-5-P, Pyridoxine, Doses, and Safety Vitamin B6 labels often present P-5-P as the premium active form and pyridoxine HCl as the cheaper alternative. The more important checks are the amount per full serving, the total across every product used, the named form, and the risk of peripheral neuropathy with excessive supplemental intake. Also listed as: pyridoxine, pyridoxine hydrochloride, pyridoxal 5-phosphate, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, PLP, P5P, P-5-P, or pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated July 28, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Multivitamins, B-complex products, magnesium formulas, energy products, and stress or […]
- [Folate (Vitamin B9): Forms, DFE, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/folate/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Folate (Vitamin B9): Forms, DFE, and Label Guide Folate labels can show dietary folate equivalents, a separate folic acid amount, or a named form such as 5-MTHF or folinic acid. Compare what the label actually discloses before treating a form name, branded source, or large Daily Value as proof that one product is better. Also listed as: vitamin B9, folate, or folacin. Labels may also name specific forms such as folic acid, methylfolate, L-methylfolate, 5-MTHF, L-5-MTHF, levomefolate, folinic acid, or calcium folinate. Branded 5-MTHF sources can include Metafolin or Quatrefolic. Leucovorin is […]
- [Vitamin B12: Forms, Doses, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/vitamin-b12/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Vitamin B12: Forms, Doses, and Label Guide B12 labels can show hundreds or thousands of micrograms and an enormous Daily Value. Compare the amount per full serving, the named form, the product format, and the reason it is being used without treating a larger number or a “methylated” claim as automatic proof of quality. Also listed as: cobalamin, cyanocobalamin, methylcobalamin, adenosylcobalamin, dibencozide, hydroxocobalamin, or hydroxycobalamin. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated July 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Multivitamins, B-complex products, vegan formulas, and energy-marketed supplements Evidence position Essential nutrient; extra B12 is […]
- [Iron: Forms, Elemental Amounts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/iron/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Iron: Forms, Elemental Amounts, and Label Guide Iron supplements use names such as ferrous sulfate, fumarate, gluconate, bisglycinate, and carbonyl iron. The most important number is the elemental iron per full serving. The source form, serving size, other iron products, tolerance, and reason for use provide the context that a percentage Daily Value cannot. Also listed as: elemental iron, ferrous sulfate, ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate, ferrous bisglycinate, iron bisglycinate, iron amino acid chelate, carbonyl iron, or heme iron polypeptide. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 13, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Multivitamins, […]
- [Iodine Supplements: Forms, Dosage, Labels, and Safety](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/iodine/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Iodine Supplements: Forms, Dosage, Labels, and Safety Iodine may appear as a clearly measured nutrient, an iodide salt, a kelp or seaweed source, or a concentrated liquid. The useful comparison is the iodine amount in micrograms per full serving, not the source ingredient’s weight or a thyroid-support claim on the front of the bottle. Also listed as: iodine, iodide, potassium iodide, sodium iodide, iodine from kelp, seaweed iodine, Lugol’s solution, aqueous iodine, or elemental iodine. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 13, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Multivitamins, prenatal products, iodine-only supplements, […]
- [Cod Liver Oil: EPA, DHA, Vitamins A and D](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/cod-liver-oil/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Cod Liver Oil: EPA, DHA, Vitamins A and D Cod Liver Oil can provide EPA and DHA together with preformed vitamin A and vitamin D. The useful comparison is not the oil headline alone. Check every active amount per full serving, the vitamin sources, and overlap with fish oil, multivitamins, and standalone vitamin products. Also listed as: cod oil, fish liver oil, cod liver oil concentrate, fermented cod liver oil, or oil from cod species such as Gadus morhua. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 12, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Marine […]
- [Glycine for Sleep: Evidence, Dosage, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/glycine/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Glycine for Sleep: Evidence, Dosage, and Label Guide Glycine is a simple amino acid sold alone and added to sleep, recovery, collagen, and GlyNAC formulas. The useful label questions are the actual glycine amount per full serving, whether it is standalone glycine or a related ingredient, and whether a sleep claim stays within the limits of the small human studies. Also listed as: L-glycine, free-form glycine, aminoacetic acid, aminoethanoic acid, or glycin. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 13, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Standalone sleep powder or capsules, amino-acid blends, GlyNAC, […]
- [Resveratrol: Human Evidence, Forms, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/resveratrol/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Resveratrol: Human Evidence, Forms, and Label Guide Learn how to compare trans-resveratrol with source extracts, find the actual active amount, and separate human evidence from anti-aging and absorption marketing. Direct names: resveratrol and trans-resveratrol. Possible source ingredients: Japanese knotweed, Polygonum cuspidatum, Reynoutria japonica, grape skin extract, and red wine extract. A source extract is not the same as a disclosed resveratrol amount. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 1, 2026 Editorial Policy Human evidence Some outcome-specific signals, but no proven longevity benefit Main label check Active resveratrol per full serving Biggest label trap […]
- [NAC Supplements: Amounts, Claims, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/nac/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide NAC Supplements: Amounts, Claims, and Label Guide NAC appears in glutathione, antioxidant, respiratory, liver-support, and multi-ingredient wellness formulas. Start with the exact ingredient, amount per full serving, release wording, blend transparency, and claim being made rather than treating every medical use of acetylcysteine as evidence for a retail supplement. Also listed as: N-acetyl-L-cysteine, N-acetylcysteine, N-acetyl cysteine, acetylcysteine, or NAC. L-Cysteine, L-Cystine, glutathione, and N-acetyl-L-carnosine are different ingredients. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Glutathione, antioxidant, respiratory, and liver-support formulas Evidence position Established medical uses and plausible […]
- [Yohimbine Supplement Guide: Claims, Label Red Flags & Safety](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/yohimbine/): ← Ingredient Directory A–Z Ingredient label guide Yohimbine Supplement Guide: Claims, Label Red Flags & Safety Yohimbine appears in fat burners, pre-workouts, and sexual-performance products, but the label may describe anything from a variable bark extract to a clearly dosed pharmacologically active compound. Also listed as: yohimbine hydrochloride, yohimbine HCl, yohimbe bark, yohimbe bark extract, or Pausinystalia yohimbe. Related but different: alpha-yohimbine, also called rauwolscine. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated July 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Fat-burner, pre-workout, and sexual-performance formulas Evidence position Older drug trials suggest a limited erectile-function signal for standardized yohimbine; evidence for retail yohimbe supplements, weight […]
- [Citicoline: CDP-Choline, Labels, and Evidence](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/citicoline/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Citicoline: CDP-Choline, Labels, and Evidence Citicoline is common in focus, memory, and nootropic formulas, where CDP-Choline or a branded name can make the label sound more conclusive than the evidence. Start with the exact compound amount per full serving, the named form, hidden blends, and the rest of the formula. Also listed as: CDP-Choline, CDP choline, cytidine diphosphate choline, cytidine 5-diphosphocholine, citicoline sodium, or Cognizin. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 17, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Standalone nootropics, focus formulas, energy products, and cognition-positioned supplements Evidence context One positive 500 mg […]
- [Boron Supplements: Forms, Doses, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/boron/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Boron Supplements: Forms, Doses, and Label Guide Boron appears in bone, joint, mineral, and men’s health formulas, often beside much larger ingredient amounts. The useful number is the elemental boron per full serving, followed by the source form, overlap across products, and how closely the product claim matches the evidence. Also listed as: elemental boron, boron citrate, boron glycinate, boron amino acid chelate, boron aspartate, boron picolinate, sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or calcium fructoborate. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 12, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Bone and mineral formulas, joint products, […]
- [CoQ10 Supplements: Forms, Dose, Evidence, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/coq10/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide CoQ10 Supplements: Forms, Dose, Evidence, and Label Guide Ubiquinone and ubiquinol are both CoQ10. Before paying more for one form, compare the amount per full serving, formulation, delivery claim, blend transparency, and evidence behind the product’s actual promise. Also listed as: coenzyme Q10, coenzyme Q-10, Co-Q10, ubiquinone, ubiquinone-10, ubidecarenone, ubiquinol, reduced CoQ10, CoQ10H2, trans-CoQ10, liposomal CoQ10, or water-soluble CoQ10. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 24, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Standalone CoQ10, heart, statin-support, migraine, energy, and healthy-aging formulas Evidence context Biologically essential compound with claim-specific and sometimes conflicting supplement evidence […]
- [Omega-3 Fish Oil: EPA, DHA, Forms, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/omega-3-fish-oil/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement label guide Omega-3 Fish Oil: EPA, DHA, Forms, and Label Guide A 1,000 mg fish oil claim does not tell you how much EPA or DHA the serving provides. Compare the active fatty acids, serving size, chemical form, source, and quality evidence before comparing bottles. Also listed as: fish oil, fish oil concentrate, marine oil, or omega-3 fish oil. Labels may also separately state EPA, DHA, total omega-3, or a chemical form such as triglyceride (TG), re-esterified triglyceride (rTG), or ethyl ester (EE). These terms describe different actives, totals, or forms and should not […]
- [Biotin Supplements: Doses, Hair Claims, and Lab Test Risks](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/biotin/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Biotin Supplements: Doses, Hair Claims, and Lab Test Risks Biotin is an essential vitamin, but supplement labels often turn a deficiency fact into a broad beauty promise. The useful checks are the amount in micrograms or milligrams, the full serving, the complete formula, overlap across products, and the risk of interference with certain laboratory tests. Also listed as: vitamin B7, vitamin B-7, D-biotin, vitamin H, coenzyme R, or simply biotin. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 19, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Hair, skin, and nail products, multivitamins, prenatal formulas, and B-complex […]
- [Probiotics: Strains, CFU, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/probiotics/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient category guide Probiotics: Strains, CFU, and Label Guide Learn how to identify probiotic strains, interpret CFU claims, compare single-strain and multi-strain formulas, and recognize what a supplement label cannot establish. Labels may use: probiotic blend, live cultures, microbial cultures, multi-strain probiotic, shelf-stable probiotic, or the name of each microorganism. Category note: Probiotics are covered here as a family of live microorganism products, not as one interchangeable ingredient. Evidence for one strain or tested combination does not automatically apply to another. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated July 30, 2026 Editorial Policy Page scope A category of […]
- [Collagen Supplements: Types, Forms, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/collagen/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient category guide Collagen Supplements: Types, Forms, and Label Guide The word collagen can describe a 10 g hydrolyzed peptide powder, gelatin, a 40 mg undenatured type II product, or a multi-component cartilage matrix. Identify the material first. Its dose, evidence, and label meaning depend on the category. Common label terms: collagen peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, collagen hydrolysate, gelatin, native collagen, undenatured type II collagen, UC-II, BioCell Collagen, multi-collagen complex, bovine collagen, marine collagen, fish collagen, or collagen builder. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 19, 2026 Editorial Policy Guide scope Collagen supplement categories, label wording, dose […]
- [L-Glutamine: Forms, Amounts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/l-glutamine/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide L-Glutamine: Forms, Amounts, and Label Guide L-Glutamine appears in gut-health powders, sports products, capsules, and multi-ingredient blends. The useful checks are the amount per full serving, free-form versus alanyl-glutamine wording, the number of units in a serving, hidden blend amounts, and whether the marketing claim matches the evidence for that population and use. Also listed as: glutamine, free-form L-Glutamine, glutamine powder, L-alanyl-L-glutamine, alanyl-glutamine, Ala-Gln, or Sustamine. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 13, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Gut-health powders, recovery products, amino-acid formulas, and clinical nutrition products Evidence position Important amino […]
- [Vitamin K2: Uses, Dosage, Safety, and Side Effects](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/vitamin-k2/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Vitamin K2: MK-4 vs MK-7, Doses, and Safety Vitamin K2 includes several menaquinones, most commonly MK-4 and MK-7 on supplement labels. Compare the exact form, amount per serving, unit, and medicine context. Form names and percentage Daily Value alone do not establish better bone or cardiovascular outcomes. Also listed as: menaquinone, menaquinone-4, menaquinone-7, MK-4, MK4, MK-7, MK7, or vitamin K2. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated July 30, 2026 Editorial Policy Common supplement forms MK-4 and MK-7 Evidence position Established vitamin K biology; mixed evidence for K2 supplement outcomes Key safety context Warfarin and […]
- [Vitamin D3: Doses, IU vs mcg, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/vitamin-d3/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Vitamin D3: Doses, IU vs mcg, and Label Guide Vitamin D3 labels can look simple while hiding the most useful comparison. The same dose may be shown in micrograms, International Units, or both, and a person’s daily total can come from a multivitamin, a D3 plus K2 product, cod liver oil, and a separate D3 supplement. Start with the amount per full serving, convert the units, and add every regular source before judging one bottle. Also listed as: cholecalciferol, colecalciferol, vitamin D3, D3, lichen-derived D3, or lanolin-derived D3. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated […]
- [Eleuthero: Root, Extracts, Eleutherosides, and Safety](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/eleuthero/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Eleuthero: Root, Extracts, Eleutherosides, and Safety Eleuthero is often sold as Siberian Ginseng, but it is not a Panax ginseng. Labels may list plain root, root powder, a concentrated extract, a root-equivalent amount, or eleutheroside standardization. Those details matter because the milligrams from different preparations are not automatically interchangeable. Also listed as: Siberian Ginseng, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Acanthopanax senticosus, Eleuthero root, ci wu jia, ciwujia, Russian Ginseng, or taiga root. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 17, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Energy, stress, adaptogen, immune, recovery, and performance blends Evidence position Traditional-use […]
- [Apigenin: Uses, Claims, Safety, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/apigenin/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Apigenin: Sleep Evidence, Dosage, Forms, and Safety Apigenin is sold as an isolated flavonoid and also appears as a marker in botanical extracts, especially chamomile. Those are not equivalent label lines. Useful comparisons start with the material actually named, the apigenin amount per full serving, any purity or standardization claim, blend transparency, and whether the promoted benefit comes from human evidence or only from laboratory and animal research. Also listed as: apigenin, 4′,5,7-trihydroxyflavone, apigenin extract, apigenin 98%, or chamomile extract standardized to apigenin. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 13, 2026 Editorial Policy […]
- [Bacopa Monnieri: Extracts, Bacosides, Evidence, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/bacopa-monnieri/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Bacopa Monnieri: Extracts, Bacosides, Evidence, and Label Guide Bacopa is marketed for memory, focus, stress, and sleep, but the label may contain whole-herb powder, a standardized extract, a named research extract, or an undisclosed amount inside a nootropic blend. Compare the exact botanical identity, preparation, bacoside standardization, amount per full serving, and claim being made. Also listed as: Bacopa, Brahmi, water hyssop, Bacopa monniera, Herpestis monniera, KeenMind, CDRI-08, BacoMind, Bacognize, or Bacumen. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 18, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Memory, focus, nootropic, stress, sleep, and healthy-aging formulas […]
- [Magnesium Malate: Elemental Dose, Energy Claims, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/magnesium-malate/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Magnesium form guide Magnesium Malate: Elemental Dose, Energy Claims, and Label Guide Magnesium Malate combines Magnesium with malate and is commonly positioned for energy, muscles, and daytime use. A useful label review separates elemental Magnesium from the full source-compound weight, checks the serving and surrounding formula, and does not turn malate’s role in metabolism into a guaranteed product outcome. Also listed as: Magnesium malate, dimagnesium malate, di-magnesium malate, Magnesium malate trihydrate, or Magnesium (as Magnesium malate). NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 26, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Standalone Magnesium, energy and muscle formulas, multi-form […]
- [Reishi Supplements: Species, Extracts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/reishi/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Supplement category guide Reishi Supplements: Species, Extracts, and Label Guide Reishi is a commercial mushroom category, not one standardized ingredient. Compare the stated Ganoderma species, fruiting body or mycelium, powder or extract, amount per serving, marker claims, and the evidence that actually matches the product. Labels may use: Reishi, Lingzhi, Red Reishi, Ganoderma mushroom, Ganoderma lingzhi, G. sichuanense, or the legacy commercial name Ganoderma lucidum. These labels do not all identify the same species or preparation. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 26, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Immune, stress, sleep, longevity, and general wellness […]
- [BCAAs: Ratios, Leucine, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/bcaa/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient category guide BCAAs: Ratios, Leucine, and Label Guide BCAA products combine leucine, isoleucine, and valine, but labels differ in the total amount, individual amino acid quantities, ratio wording, serving size, blend transparency, source claims, and the rest of the formula. The ratio on the front is only one part of the label. Also listed as: branched-chain amino acids, branched chain amino acids, BCAA blend, L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, 2:1:1 BCAAs, 4:1:1 BCAAs, 8:1:1 BCAAs, instantized BCAAs, fermented BCAAs, or amino acid matrix. Category note: BCAAs are three separate essential amino acids. A total BCAA number […]
- [L-Arginine: Forms, Amounts, Claims, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/l-arginine/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide L-Arginine: Forms, Amounts, Claims, and Label Guide L-Arginine is sold as a nitric oxide and pump ingredient, but the front label rarely tells the whole story. Check whether the amount refers to free-form L-Arginine or a larger salt or complex, confirm the full serving, and keep proprietary-blend weight separate from the individual dose. Also listed as: Arginine, L-Arginine base, free-form L-Arginine, L-Arginine HCl, L-Arginine monohydrochloride, AAKG, Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Arginine Malate, or Di-Arginine Malate. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 17, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Pre-workouts, pump formulas, circulation products, and amino-acid […]
- [L-Citrulline: Forms, Amounts, Claims, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/l-citrulline/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide L-Citrulline: Forms, Amounts, Claims, and Label Guide L-Citrulline appears in pre-workouts, pump formulas, and stimulant-free performance products. The important label questions are whether the product contains pure L-Citrulline or Citrulline Malate, what the stated grams measure, how much is present in the full serving, and whether the individual amount is hidden inside a blend. Also listed as: citrulline, pure L-Citrulline, fermented L-Citrulline, citrulline base, Citrulline Malate, L-Citrulline Malate, CM 1:1, or CM 2:1. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 17, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Pre-workouts, pump products, nitric-oxide formulas, and stimulant-free […]
- [Electrolytes: Minerals, Amounts, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/electrolytes/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient category guide Electrolytes: Minerals, Amounts, and Label Guide Learn how to compare sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and chloride amounts, read source compounds correctly, and recognize when a hydration claim says more than the label supports. Labels may use: electrolyte blend, hydration minerals, rehydration salts, trace minerals, sea minerals, sports hydration, keto electrolytes, or individual mineral names and salts. Category note: Electrolytes are covered here as a group of minerals, not one interchangeable ingredient or one universal dose. A formula should be read mineral by mineral and in the context of its full serving and […]
- [Holy Basil: Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects, and Stress Evidence](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/holy-basil/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Ingredient label guide Holy Basil (Tulsi): Extracts, Evidence, Dosage, and Safety Holy Basil appears in stress, mood, sleep, and adaptogen formulas, but the label may describe a leaf powder, whole-plant extract, standardized branded extract, tincture, or hidden blend component. The useful checks are the botanical identity, plant part, preparation, amount per full serving, declared marker, and the limits of the specific human evidence. Also listed as: tulsi, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Ocimum sanctum, sacred basil, holy basil leaf, or tulsi extract. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated August 13, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Stress, mood, sleep, adaptogen, […]
- [Magnesium Glycinate: Elemental Amount, Sleep Evidence, and Label Guide](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/magnesium-glycinate/): ← Ingredient Directory A to Z Magnesium form guide Magnesium Glycinate: Elemental Amount, Sleep Evidence, and Label Guide Magnesium Glycinate is heavily marketed for sleep, calm, and gentle digestion. The useful comparison is more concrete: elemental Magnesium per full serving, glycinate or bisglycinate wording, disclosed buffering, capsule count, surrounding ingredients, and how closely the product matches the evidence behind its claims. Common label names include: Magnesium glycinate, Magnesium bisglycinate, Magnesium diglycinate, Magnesium glycinate chelate, or Magnesium bisglycinate chelate. Branded wording such as TRAACS® or Albion® may identify the ingredient supplier or chelate system. Magnesium lysinate glycinate is a related amino-acid chelate, […]
- [Zinc Supplements: Forms, Dose, and Safety](https://nutridetector.com/ingredients/zinc/): ← Ingredient Directory A–Z Ingredient label guide Zinc Supplements: Forms, Dose, and Safety How to read the zinc amount on a supplement label, what common forms do and do not tell you, where cold-lozenge evidence fits, and when dose or interactions change the safety picture. Also listed as: zinc sulfate, zinc acetate, zinc gluconate, zinc citrate, zinc oxide, zinc picolinate, or zinc bisglycinate. NutriDetector Editorial Team Updated July 27, 2026 Editorial Policy Common label role Standalone mineral, multivitamin, and cold or immune-support formulas Evidence position Essential nutrient; extra benefits depend on need, dose, product type, and duration Main label check Zinc […]
- [Anti-Aging Supplement Analyzer: Analyze the Label Behind the Longevity Claim.](https://nutridetector.com/anti-aging-supplement-analyzer/): Anti-Aging Supplement Analyzer Anti-Aging Supplement Analyzer: Analyze the Label Behind the Longevity Claim. Review supported ingredients, disclosed amounts, forms, serving context, standardization, and blends without turning a marketing category into a health conclusion. Analyze a supplement label → See what gets checked ↓ NutriDetector evaluates information disclosed on the label. It does not measure biological age, predict lifespan, or choose a product for you. Illustrative label review Serving: 2 capsules Supplement Facts Cellular Longevity Complex Declared ingredient Per serving Nicotinamide riboside chloride 300 mg Trans-resveratrol 100 mg Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) 100 mg Healthy Aging Blend Quercetin, pterostilbene 250 mg total Label […]
- [Weight-Loss Supplement Analyzer: Check Fat-Burner Labels](https://nutridetector.com/weight-loss-supplement-analyzer/): Analyze weight-loss supplements before you buy Review stimulant load, ingredient forms, proprietary blends, and label red flags before trusting fat-burner claims. Open NutriDetector → Learn more Check stimulant load Review caffeine, yohimbine, synephrine-style formulas, and stacked stimulants. Review dose logic See whether key ingredients are clearly disclosed or hidden inside blends. Catch weak transparency Spot formulas that rely more on marketing language than label clarity. Why weight-loss supplement labels deserve extra scrutiny Weight-loss products often mix real ingredients with aggressive claims, hidden blends, and stimulant-heavy positioning. Stimulant-heavy formulas Many fat-burner labels lean heavily on caffeine or related stimulant-style ingredients. Intensity is […]

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