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Health facts and supplement guides, in plain English.

FactoWiki explains what's actually in a supplement, what the research does and doesn't support, what it costs, and who should be careful — so you're not relying on a sales page to make a health decision.

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Evidence first

We summarise what published research actually shows about each ingredient — including its limits — and link the sources.

Ingredient wiki

Plain-English guides to how common supplement ingredients work, the doses studied, and who should be cautious.

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What the vendor claims versus what the evidence supports, with pricing, safety and alternatives laid out clearly.

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Clear notes on interactions and who should avoid a product — and a reminder to talk to a doctor first.

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Ingredient Wiki

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Berberine

Berberine is a plant compound studied mainly for its effect on blood sugar and related met…

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Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant studied mainly for nerve comfort and blood-sugar suppo…

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Benfotiamine

Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine) with better absorption than re…

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Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is essential for healthy nerves, red blood cells and energy metabolism. Defici…

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Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba is a herbal extract studied for circulation and cognitive support. It appear…

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Bacopa Monnieri

Bacopa monnieri is an Ayurvedic herb studied for memory and learning. It is a common nootr…

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Phosphatidylserine

Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid found in cell membranes, studied for memory support i…

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine

Acetyl-L-carnitine is an amino-acid derivative involved in energy production, studied for …

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Huperzine-A

Huperzine-A is a compound from club moss that affects a brain enzyme involved in memory. I…

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St. John's Wort

St. John's wort is a herb studied for low mood, but it is best known for serious interacti…

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Green Tea Extract

Green tea extract is rich in antioxidant polyphenols (EGCG) and appears in cognitive, meta…

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Olive Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract is a polyphenol-rich botanical (notably oleuropein) studied for antioxi…

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Bilberry

Bilberry is a berry rich in antioxidant anthocyanins, traditionally linked to eye and circ…

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Grape Seed Extract

Grape seed extract is rich in antioxidant proanthocyanidins, studied for circulation and b…

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Cranberry

Cranberry contains compounds (PACs) studied for reducing recurrent urinary-tract infection…

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Probiotics (Lactobacillus & friends)

Probiotics are live microorganisms studied for digestive and microbiome support. Benefits …

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Collagen

Collagen is the body's main structural protein. Oral collagen peptides have some evidence …

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Every guide is researched against published sources, written in plain language, and reviewed by the FactoWiki Editorial Team for clarity and source accuracy before it is published. We describe what research suggests — never what we wish it showed — and we avoid words like "cure," "guaranteed" or "miracle." Read our full editorial policy to see how we work.

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FactoWiki provides educational information, not medical advice. Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone. Always speak with a doctor or pharmacist before starting one — especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition. See our medical disclaimer and affiliate disclosure.