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- Acai
Common names: acai, açaí, Amazonian palm berry.
Latin name: Euterpe oleracea.
- African mango (see Weight Loss)
- Aloe Vera
Common names: aloe vera, aloe, burn plant, lily of the desert, elephant’s gall
Latin names: Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis- Anabolic Steroids
Body-building products containing anabolic steroids may be falsely marketed as dietary supplements, but they are considered to be adulterated and misbranded drugs.- Antioxidants (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Arginine (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Astragalus
Common names: astragalus, bei qi, huang qi, ogi, hwanggi, milk vetch
Latin names: Astragalus membranaceus, Astragalus mongholicus- Athletic and Exercise Performance (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Vitamin A
Rich sources of vitamin A include green leafy, orange, and yellow vegetables such as carrots and spinach.B
- BCAAs (Branched-chain amino acids) (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Beetroot (beet juice) (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Beta-alanine (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Beta-glucans (see Weight Loss)
- Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Betaine (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Bilberry
Common names: bilberry, European blueberry, whortleberry, huckleberry
Latin name: Vaccinium myrtillus- Biotin
Biotin is naturally present in some foods, such as salmon and eggs.- Bitter Orange
Common names: bitter orange, Seville orange, sour orange, zhi shi
Latin name: Citrus aurantium- Black Cohosh
Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)- Botanical Dietary Supplements
- Branched-chain amino acids (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Bromelain
Common names: bromelain, pineapple extract
Latin name (for pineapple): Ananas comosus L.- Butterbur
Common names: butterbur, petasites and purple butterbur. Butterbur is also known under several patented standardized extract forms, such as Petadolex.
Latin names: Petasites hybridus (also known as Petasitidis hybridus, Petasites officinalis, or Tussilago hybrida).
- Vitamin B1 (see Thiamin)
- Vitamin B12
Foods from animals, but not plants, naturally have vitamin B12. These include fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and other dairy products.- Vitamin B2 (see Riboflavin)
- Vitamin B3 (see Niacin)
- Vitamin B5 (see Pantothenic Acid)
- Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is found naturally in many foods and is added to others.- Vitamin B7 (see Biotin)
- Vitamin B9 (see Folate)
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- Caffeine (for athletic performance) (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Caffeine (for weight loss) (see Weight Loss)
- Calcium
Calcium-rich foods include milk, cheese, and yogurt; vegetables like kale, broccoli, and Chinese cabbage; and canned sardines and salmon with soft bones that you eat.- Calcium (for weight loss) (see Weight Loss)
- Capsaicin (see Weight Loss)
- Carnitine
Animal products such as meat, fish, poultry, and milk are the best sources of carnitine.- Carnitine (for weight loss) (see Weight Loss)
- Cartilage (Bovine and Shark)
- Cat's Claw
Cat's Claw (Uncaria guianensis)- Chamomile
- Chasteberry
- Chitosan (see Weight Loss)
- Choline
You can get recommended amounts of choline by eating a variety of foods.- Chondroitin
Chondroitin is found in cartilage, the connective tissue that helps cushion the joints.- Chromium
- Chromium (for weight loss) (see Weight Loss)
- Cinnamon
- Citrulline (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Cobalamin (see Vitamin B12)
- Coenzyme Q10
- Coleus forskohlii (forskolin) (see Weight Loss)
- Colloidal Silver
- Conjugated linoleic acid (see Weight Loss)
- Copper
- Cranberry
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)- Creatine (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Vitamin C
You can get enough vitamin C by eating a variety of foods including citrus fruits (such as oranges and grapefruit) and their juices, as well as red and green pepper, kiwifruit, broccoli, strawberries, baked potatoes, and tomatoes.D
- Dandelion
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)- Deer antler velvet (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Diet Pills (see Weight Loss)
- Dietary Supplements
Pantothenic acid helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need.- Vitamin D
Very few foods naturally have vitamin D. Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel are among the best sources. Fortified foods like milk provide most of the vitamin D in American diets.- Vitamin D (for weight loss) (see Weight Loss)
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- Echinacea
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)- Energy Drinks
“Energy” drinks are marketed as promoting alertness, concentration, energy, weight loss, athletic performance, or stamina.- Ephedra
- Essiac/Flor-Essence
- European Elder
European Elder (Sambucus nigra)- Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)- Exercise and Athletic Performance
Some dietary supplement ingredients are claimed to enhance exercise and athletic performance.- Vitamin E
Many foods have vitamin E including vegetable oils (such as wheat germ, sunflower, and safflower oils), nuts (such as almonds), seeds (such as sunflower seeds), and green vegetables (such as spinach and broccoli).F
- Fenugreek
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)- Feverfew
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)- Fish Oil (see Omega-3 Fatty Acids)
- Flaxseed
Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)- Fluoride
- Folate
Folic acid is added to many grain-based products.- Frequently Asked Questions
Dietary supplements are taken by mouth as pills, capsules, tablets, or liquid.- Fucoxanthin (see Weight Loss)
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- Garcinia cambogia (hydroxycitric acid) (see Weight Loss)
- Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum)- Ginger
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)- Ginkgo
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)- Ginseng
Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng)- Ginseng (for athletic performance) (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Glucomannan (see Weight Loss)
- Glucosamine
- Glutamine (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Goldenseal
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)- Grape Seed Extract
Grape Seed Oil (seed extract of Vitis vinifera)- Green coffee bean extract (see Weight Loss)
- Green Tea
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- Hawthorn
Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)- Herbal Dietary Supplements
- HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Hoodia
- Hoodia (for weight loss) (see Weight Loss)
- Horse Chestnut
Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)I
- Iodine
The use of iodized salt is the most widely used strategy to control iodine deficiency.- Iron
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- Kava
Kava (Piper methysticum)- Kola nut (or cola nut) (see Weight Loss)
- Vitamin K
Green leafy vegetables are good sources of vitamin K.L
- Lavender
- Leucine (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Licorice Root
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)M
- Magnesium
The amount of magnesium you need depends on your age and sex.- Melatonin
- Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)- Mistletoe
Mistletoe (Viscum album L.)- Mitochondrial Disorders (see Primary Mitochondrial Disorders)
- Multivitamin/mineral Supplements
Multivitamin/mineral supplements can refer to products of widely varied compositions and characteristics.N
- Niacin
Turkey is rich in niacin, which is important for the development and function of cells in your body.- Noni
Noni (Morinda citrifolia)O
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3s are found in foods such as fatty fish and plant oils.P
- Pantothenic Acid
Pantothenic acid helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need.
- Passionflower
- PC-SPES
- Peppermint Oil
Peppermint (Mentha ⨯ piperita)- Performance: Exercise and Athletic (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Phosphorus
- Pomegranate
- Potassium
Dried apricots are an excellent source of potassium.- Primary Mitochondrial Disorders
- Probiotics
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- Raspberry ketone (see Weight Loss)
- Red Clover
Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)- Rhodiola
- Riboflavin
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- Sage
- SAMe (S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine)
- Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)- Selenium
Selenium is found naturally in many foods, including seafood.- Sodium bicarbonate (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Soy
Soy (Glycine max)- St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)T
- Tart or sour cherry (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Tea
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)- Thiamin
Thiamin (also called vitamin B1) is found in whole grains, meat, and fish.- Thunder God Vine
- Tribulus terrestris (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Turmeric
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)V
- Valerian
Valerian (Valerian officinalis)- Valine (see Exercise and Athletic Performance)
- Vitamin A
Rich sources of vitamin A include green leafy, orange, and yellow vegetables such as carrots and spinach.
- Vitamin B1 (see Thiamin)
- Vitamin B12
Foods from animals, but not plants, naturally have vitamin B12. These include fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and other dairy products.
- Vitamin B2 (see Riboflavin)
- Vitamin B3 (see Niacin)
- Vitamin B5 (see Pantothenic Acid)
- Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is found naturally in many foods and is added to others.
- Vitamin B7 (see Biotin)
- Vitamin B9 (see Folate)
- Vitamin C
You can get enough vitamin C by eating a variety of foods including citrus fruits (such as oranges and grapefruit) and their juices, as well as red and green pepper, kiwifruit, broccoli, strawberries, baked potatoes, and tomatoes.
- Vitamin D
Very few foods naturally have vitamin D. Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel are among the best sources. Fortified foods like milk provide most of the vitamin D in American diets.
- Vitamin D (for weight loss) (see Weight Loss)
- Vitamin E
Many foods have vitamin E including vegetable oils (such as wheat germ, sunflower, and safflower oils), nuts (such as almonds), seeds (such as sunflower seeds), and green vegetables (such as spinach and broccoli).
- Vitamin K
Green leafy vegetables are good sources of vitamin K.
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- Weight Loss
- White kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) (see Weight Loss)
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- Yerba mate (mate) (see Weight Loss)
- Yohimbe
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- Zinc
Many foods have zinc. Red meat, poultry, oysters and other seafood, and fortified breakfast cereals are good sources. Beans, nuts, whole grains, and dairy products have some zinc as well.
General Supplement Information
Supplements for Specific Purposes