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Every hub and list is scored with the same editorial model so you can compare on one axis before you spend.

  • Evidence

    Human outcomes weigh more than mechanistic stories or storefront claims.

  • Dosage

    We flag when label doses drift from what trials actually used.

  • Formula quality

    Transparency penalties for blends that hide real amounts.

  • Safety

    Interactions, vulnerable groups, and tolerability stay visible.

  • Value

    Hype gap shows when marketing outruns the published record.

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Ingredient intelligence

Strongest overall scores

The ingredient layer you already trust: one compound, one hub, the same scores on every page.

Creatine

90

One of the most studied ergogenic aids; strongly supports high-intensity performance and lean mass when training is consistent.

Strong supportHype 28

Vitamin B12

88

Essential for nerve function and red blood cells; supplementation is clearly indicated for deficiency and certain diets.

Strong supportHype 48

Whey protein

84

A complete protein source convenient for hitting protein targets; evidence is mostly about adequate protein intake, not magic anabolism.

Strong supportHype 42

Beta-alanine

83

Buffers hydrogen ions during high-intensity efforts; best evidence for short repeated sprints and 1-4 minute efforts.

Strong supportHype 38

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Regroupements éditoriaux. Un ingrédient peut être dans plusieurs catégories.

Fitness & performance52Sleep & stress32Vitamins & minerals83Gut health32Herbs & adaptogens95Metabolic & longevity114Amino acids30Weight loss (high hype)17

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Sujets à preuves solides

Classés par score de preuves dans notre grille, là où la littérature est plus fournie.

Creatine

90

One of the most studied ergogenic aids; strongly supports high-intensity performance and lean mass when training is consistent.

Strong supportEv 93Hype 28

Vitamin B12

88

Essential for nerve function and red blood cells; supplementation is clearly indicated for deficiency and certain diets.

Strong supportEv 90Hype 48

Iron

72

Critical for iron-deficiency anemia treatment; harmful if taken unnecessarily due to oxidative stress and overload risk.

CautionEv 88Hype 45

Caffeine

81

A well-studied stimulant that improves alertness and exercise performance; sensitivity and sleep impacts vary widely.

Strong supportEv 86Hype 40

Whey protein

84

A complete protein source convenient for hitting protein targets; evidence is mostly about adequate protein intake, not magic anabolism.

Strong supportEv 86Hype 42

Beta-alanine

83

Buffers hydrogen ions during high-intensity efforts; best evidence for short repeated sprints and 1-4 minute efforts.

Strong supportEv 85Hype 38

Contesté

Les plus débattus

Verdicts mitigés ou faibles : données humaines maigres ou contradictoires.

Dong quai

50

Traditional women's herb; estrogen-like concerns; human trial quality varies.

Mixed evidenceHype 58

Pregnenolone

50

Hormone precursor marketed for cognition and energy; human trials are small and context-specific; clinician oversight advised.

Mixed evidenceHype 66

Aloe vera (inner leaf)

50

Inner leaf gel is different from whole-leaf latex; latex anthraquinones were laxative and carry safety baggage.

Mixed evidenceHype 50

Borage oil

50

High-GLA oil; liver concern at higher doses; evidence for most claims is thin.

Mixed evidenceHype 58

5-HTP

52

Serotonin precursor marketed for mood and sleep; serotonin syndrome risk appears when combined with serotonergic drugs.

Mixed evidenceHype 62

Black cohosh

52

North American herb marketed for menopause symptoms; trials are mixed and liver injury case reports exist with some products.

Mixed evidenceHype 54

Caveat emptor

Souvent sur-vendus

Fort écart marketing : affirmations bruyantes vs ce que les essais soutiennent.

Raspberry ketones

28

Marketed for fat loss with almost no meaningful human clinical program behind the claims.

Insufficient evidenceHype 95

Turkesterone

34

A trendy ecdysteroid marketed like an anabolic shortcut; human muscle-building evidence is thin and product authenticity is a major issue.

Insufficient evidenceHype 92

Deer antler velvet

30

Marketed for strength and IGF-1 signaling; human performance evidence is weak and contamination/claims issues are common.

Insufficient evidenceHype 90

Tribulus terrestris

38

Ayurvedic herb sold for testosterone and libido; human trials usually fail to show reliable T increases in young trained men.

Weak evidenceHype 88

Garcinia cambogia

38

Popularized for appetite and fat loss; large trials and reviews generally show small, inconsistent effects.

Weak evidenceHype 88

Synephrine (bitter orange)

40

Protoalkaloid in bitter orange extracts added to fat burners; cardiovascular and stimulant stack risks matter more than fat loss proof.

CautionHype 85

Forte intention

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