Archives: Ingredients A-Z

Pregnenolone

Pregnenolone is the 'master steroid hormone precursor' — synthesized from cholesterol, it is the starting point for ALL steroid hormones…

Wormwood

Duplicate/variant entry for Wormwood (high thujone). See 'Wormwood (high thujone)' for complete data: thujone is a GABA-A antagonist (convulsant), seizure…

Usnic Acid

Usnic acid is a lichen-derived compound marketed for weight loss that has caused SEVERE HEPATOTOXICITY including acute liver failure requiring…

NAD+ (IV / Sublingual)

NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) IV infusions and sublingual supplements are marketed for anti-aging, energy, and addiction recovery at $250–1,000+ per…

Strontium Ranelate

Strontium ranelate (Protelos®/Osseor®) was an EU-approved prescription drug for osteoporosis that was WITHDRAWN from the European market in 2017 due…

Detox Teas

Detox teas are a CATEGORY of products marketed for 'cleansing,' 'detoxification,' and weight loss — typically containing senna (hidden stimulant…

MK-677 / Ibutamoren

MK-677 (ibutamoren) is a growth hormone secretagogue (GHS) — a non-peptide ghrelin receptor agonist that stimulates GH and IGF-1 release…

Tejocote Root

Tejocote root (Crataegus mexicana) is a Mexican weight-loss supplement that has caused MULTIPLE DEATHS due to contamination with yellow oleander…