Supplement-Inhaltsstoff-Bibliothek
Jede Zutatenseite behandelt, was es ist, wie es im Körper funktioniert, der in klinischen Studien verwendete Dosierungsbereich, Nebenwirkungen und Wechselwirkungen sowie welche Produkte auf dem Markt es in einer wirksamen Dosis liefern.
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3,000 years. Modern clinical trials show it helps the body manage cortisol, supports sleep quality, and modestly improves strength output. The most studied form is KSM-66, a standardised root extract.
Berberine
Berberine is an alkaloid from goldenseal, barberry, and several other plants. It has emerged as the most credible non-prescription compound for blood-sugar and metabolic-health support — multiple trials show effects comparable in magnitude to metformin in pre-diabetic and type-2 diabetic populations.
CoQ10 (Ubiquinol)
Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant fat-soluble compound found in every cell, with the highest concentrations in tissues with high energy demand: heart, kidneys, liver, and brain. Endogenous synthesis declines with age and is suppressed by statins. Supplementation is most credible for statin-induced muscle pain, heart failure adjunct therapy, and migraine prevention.
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine monohydrate is the most extensively researched sports nutrition supplement. It increases phosphocreatine stores in muscle, enabling more rapid ATP regeneration during high-intensity exercise. Effects on strength, power, and lean mass are well documented across age groups.
Curcumin
Curcumin is the most-studied bioactive compound from turmeric (Curcuma longa). Plain turmeric powder contains only 2–5% curcuminoids and is poorly absorbed — meaningful clinical effects require a specialised delivery format (phytosome, nanoparticle, or piperine-enhanced) at the right dose.
Glucosamine Sulfate
Glucosamine sulfate is the most-studied form of glucosamine for joint health. The clinical trial evidence is form-specific: glucosamine sulfate at 1,500 mg/day shows consistent modest benefit for knee osteoarthritis, while the more common (and cheaper) glucosamine hydrochloride form does not. This distinction explains why so many trials and consumers report different outcomes.
Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides
Hydrolyzed collagen peptides are short chains of amino acids derived from animal collagen (bovine, marine, or porcine). The hydrolysis process breaks the long collagen protein into 2–5 kDa peptides that are absorbed intact and circulate in the body, where some appear to signal collagen-producing cells (fibroblasts, chondrocytes) to synthesise more endogenous collagen.
L-Theanine
L-theanine is an amino acid found almost exclusively in tea leaves. It produces a state of calm focus by promoting alpha-wave brain activity without sedation — the same neurological signature seen during meditation. It is the most-studied non-prescription compound for daytime calm and is frequently paired with caffeine to smooth out the stimulant's edge.
Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium glycinate is a chelated form of magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine. It is the form most often recommended for sleep, stress, and muscle relaxation because it is highly bioavailable and far gentler on the gut than magnesium oxide or citrate at equivalent elemental doses.
Omega-3 (EPA + DHA)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are the two long-chain omega-3 fatty acids responsible for nearly all the health benefits attributed to fish oil. Plant-derived ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) converts to EPA and DHA at very low rates in humans, so direct EPA/DHA supplementation is far more effective than flax or chia for clinical endpoints.
Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is the lipidic extract of the Serenoa repens berry. It is the most-used phytotherapeutic for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in Europe, with over 50 published clinical trials. Standardised lipid extracts (the form used in clinical trials) consistently show modest improvements in urinary symptoms and a much gentler side-effect profile than 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
Vitamin D3 is the form of vitamin D produced by skin exposure to sunlight and the most bioactive supplemental form. It functions as a hormone precursor: the body converts it via the liver and kidneys into calcitriol, which acts on receptors in nearly every tissue. Adequate vitamin D status is independently associated with better immune function, bone density, and metabolic health.
Zinc
Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions. It is particularly critical for immune function, wound healing, taste and smell perception, and male reproductive health. Mild deficiency is more common than people realise — vegetarians, older adults, and people with chronic GI conditions often run low without obvious symptoms.