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Anti-Aging Skin

Wrinkles, elasticity, and pigmentation.

Ranked by evidence strength across reported benefits.

Compound#1· strong

Melatonin

Pineal hormone that signals biological night — most effective for circadian-rhythm shifts.

Compound#2· strong

Coffee

Caffeine + polyphenol matrix with strong evidence for mortality and T2D reduction.

Amino Acid#3· strong

N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)

Glutathione precursor with mucolytic, hepatoprotective, and psychiatric uses.

Vitamin#4· strong

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immune function, and epithelial integrity.

Vitamin#5· strong

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

NAD+ precursor; nicotinic acid form lowers LDL and raises HDL.

Vitamin#6· strong

Vitamin C

Water-soluble antioxidant, collagen cofactor, and immune supporter.

Herb#7· strong

Milk Thistle

Hepatoprotective herb with antioxidant and anti-fibrotic effects.

Herb#8· strong

Garlic

Culinary bulb with cardiovascular benefits primarily via allicin and aged-garlic compounds.

Amino Acid#9· strong

Glycine

Inhibitory amino acid that improves sleep quality, glycemic control, and collagen synthesis.

Compound#10· strong

Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)

NAD+ precursor with bioavailability and longevity research interest.

Compound#11· strong

NMN

NAD+ precursor similar to NR; bioavailability route debated.

Vitamin#12· strong

Biotin (B7)

Coenzyme for carboxylases — popular for hair and nails despite weak data outside true deficiency.

Vitamin#13· strong

Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)

NAD+ precursor that bypasses the flush — studied for cellular aging.

Mineral#14· strong

Copper

Trace mineral cofactor for ceruloplasmin and connective tissue crosslinking.

Compound#15· strong

Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Mitochondrial antioxidant studied for diabetic neuropathy and insulin sensitivity.

Compound#16· strong

Idebenone

Synthetic CoQ10 analog with better water solubility; used in LHON.

Herb#17· strong

Gotu Kola (Extra)

Standardized triterpenes for venous insufficiency and skin healing.

Compound#18· strong

Marine Collagen (Extra)

Fish-derived type I collagen with high digestibility.

Mineral#19· strong

Selenium-Enriched Yeast

Yeast-bound selenomethionine — form used in major chemoprevention trials.

Compound#20· strong

ALA (R-isomer)

Natural enantiomer of α-lipoic acid with better bioavailability.

Mineral#21· strong

Copper Bisglycinate

Chelated copper used to balance high-dose zinc supplementation.

Mineral#22· moderate

Zinc

Cofactor for ~300 enzymes — critical for testosterone, immune function, and DNA synthesis.

Vitamin#23· moderate

Vitamin K2 (MK-7)

Activates the proteins that direct calcium into bone — not arteries.

Compound#24· moderate

Coenzyme Q10

Mitochondrial electron carrier and lipid-soluble antioxidant.

Amino Acid#25· moderate

Glycine

Inhibitory neurotransmitter that improves sleep quality and supports collagen synthesis.

Vitamin#26· moderate

Vitamin E

Primary lipid-phase antioxidant protecting membrane PUFAs.

Compound#27· moderate

Collagen Peptides

Hydrolyzed protein supplying glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline for connective tissue.

Herb#28· moderate

Pomegranate

Polyphenol-rich fruit converted by gut microbes to urolithin A (mitochondrial benefit).

Herb#29· moderate

Green Tea (EGCG)

Polyphenol-rich tea; EGCG modestly boosts metabolism and supports cardiovascular health.

Compound#30· moderate

Hyaluronic Acid

Glycosaminoglycan supporting skin hydration and joint lubrication.

Compound#31· moderate

DHEA

Adrenal androgen precursor declining with age; used for adrenal insufficiency and aging.

Compound#32· moderate

Astaxanthin

Algal carotenoid that is the strongest membrane antioxidant; UV and eye protection.

Compound#33· moderate

Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Universal antioxidant that's both water and fat soluble — supports glycemic control and nerve health.

Compound#34· moderate

Hyaluronic Acid (Oral)

GAG concentrated in synovial fluid — improves joint comfort and skin hydration.

Compound#35· moderate

Astaxanthin

Algae-derived xanthophyll — most potent natural antioxidant; UV/eye/skin support.

Compound#36· moderate

Ubiquinol (CoQ10)

Reduced active form of CoQ10 — preferred in adults over 40 and those with statin-induced depletion.

Vitamin#37· moderate

Vitamin K2 (MK-7)

Long-half-life K2 — directs calcium to bone and away from arteries.

Compound#38· moderate

Verisol® Collagen Peptides

Specific bovine peptide blend marketed for skin and cellulite.

Compound#39· moderate

Astaxanthin (Eye dose)

Carotenoid that crosses BBB and accumulates in ciliary body.

Amino Acid#40· moderate

Taurine

Conditionally essential amino acid involved in bile salt conjugation, osmoregulation, and cardiac function.

Compound#41· moderate

Glutathione

Master intracellular antioxidant; oral bioavailability depends on form.

Compound#42· moderate

TUDCA

Bile acid with hepatoprotective effects and ER stress reduction.

Herb#43· moderate

Ginkgo Biloba

Vasoactive herb studied for cognition in the elderly and tinnitus.

Herb#44· moderate

Gotu Kola

Adaptogen used for cognitive support, anxiety, and wound healing.

Compound#45· moderate

Shilajit

Himalayan mineral exudate rich in fulvic acid, studied for testosterone and fatigue.

Mushroom#46· moderate

Reishi

Adaptogenic mushroom used for immune balance, sleep, and stress.

Compound#47· moderate

Quercetin

Flavonoid with antihistamine and senolytic effects; pairs with bromelain or vitamin C.

Compound#48· moderate

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)

Bioavailable sulfur donor for joints, skin, and hair-keratin synthesis.

Compound#49· moderate

Marine Collagen Peptides

Hydrolyzed fish collagen — supplies glycine, proline, and bioactive di/tripeptides for skin and hair.

Compound#50· moderate

TUDCA (Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid)

Conjugated bile acid — hepatoprotective and ER-stress-reducing.

Compound#51· moderate

Resveratrol

Polyphenol from grapes — sirtuin activator with mixed human evidence.

Amino Acid#52· moderate

Taurine

Conditionally essential amino acid with cardiovascular, metabolic, and longevity effects.

Mineral#53· moderate

Magnesium L-Threonate

Magnesium bound to L-threonic acid — the only form shown to meaningfully raise brain magnesium.

Compound#54· moderate

NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide)

Direct NAD+ precursor — popular longevity supplement with growing human data.

Vitamin#55· moderate

Niacinamide

Non-flushing B3 — used for deficiency, skin health, and at high doses in dermatology.

Vitamin#56· moderate

Biotin (Hair Dose)

B-vitamin used cosmetically for hair and nail growth.

Amino Acid#57· moderate

Taurine (High-Dose)

Conditionally essential amino acid with longevity and metabolic effects.

Mineral#58· moderate

Selenium

Trace mineral essential for glutathione peroxidase and thyroid hormone activation.

Herb#59· moderate

Saw Palmetto

Lipidosterolic extract used for BPH urinary symptoms.

Herb#60· moderate

Spearmint Tea

Used for hirsutism in PCOS via mild anti-androgen effect.

Fatty Acid#61· moderate

Krill Oil

Phospholipid-bound omega-3 with astaxanthin; better bioavailability than fish oil per gram.

Compound#62· moderate

Resveratrol

Polyphenol activating sirtuins; bioavailability and clinical effects modest.

Peptide#63· moderate

GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide)

Copper-binding tripeptide used topically for skin remodeling.

Compound#64· moderate

Urolithin A

Gut-microbial metabolite of ellagitannins — induces mitophagy.

Herb#65· moderate

Curcumin Phytosome (Meriva)

Phosphatidylcholine-complexed curcumin — ~29× higher bioavailability than standard extract.

Mineral#66· moderate

Selenomethionine

Organic selenium form — preferred for thyroid (Hashimoto's) and antioxidant support.

Compound#67· moderate

Pterostilbene (Extra)

Methylated resveratrol analog with superior bioavailability.

Vitamin#68· moderate

Tocotrienols (Skin/Aging)

Vitamin E isoforms with 40–60× higher antioxidant power than tocopherols.

Herb#69· moderate

Centella asiatica (Skin)

Standardized titrated extract for scars and venous skin changes.

Compound#70· moderate

Trans-Resveratrol (Pure)

Purified active isomer of resveratrol.

Compound#71· moderate

Spermidine (Wheat Germ)

Polyamine that induces autophagy and may extend lifespan.

Compound#72· moderate

Urolithin A (Mitopure)

Gut-derived ellagitannin metabolite that induces mitophagy.

Amino Acid#73· moderate

Glycine (Collagen Stack)

Free-form glycine paired with collagen for connective tissue synthesis.

Mineral#74· moderate

Zinc Bisglycinate (High-Bio)

Chelated zinc with superior absorption and tolerability.

Mineral#75· moderate

Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid (ch-OSA)

Highly bioavailable silica for hair, skin, and bone.

Vitamin#76· moderate

Mixed Tocopherols

Full-spectrum natural vitamin E avoiding α-only supplementation pitfalls.

Herb#77· moderate

Centella Triterpene Fraction

Standardized madecassoside/asiaticoside for skin and venous health.

Peptide#78· moderate

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4)

Synthetic thymosin fragment for tissue repair.

Peptide#79· moderate

Epitalon

Tetrapeptide that activates telomerase.

Peptide#80· moderate

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial-derived peptide for metabolic regulation.

Peptide#81· moderate

SS-31 (Elamipretide)

Mitochondrial-targeted peptide for cardiolipin protection.

Compound#82· moderate

Glycine + NAC (GlyNAC)

Glutathione-boosting combination for aging.

Compound#83· moderate

Rapamycin

mTOR inhibitor studied for longevity (Rx only).

Compound#84· moderate

Metformin (Longevity Use)

Biguanide diabetes drug studied for healthspan.

Compound#85· moderate

MitoQ

Mitochondria-targeted ubiquinone (CoQ10 analog).

Compound#86· moderate

PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone)

Redox cofactor for mitochondrial biogenesis.

Compound#87· moderate

C60 in Olive Oil

Buckminsterfullerene antioxidant.

Amino Acid#88· moderate

Ergothioneine (Mushroom-Derived)

Natural ergothioneine from oyster mushrooms.

Compound#89· moderate

Hydroxytyrosol

Olive polyphenol for cardiovascular health.

Fatty Acid#90· moderate

Squalene

Olive oil/shark liver lipid antioxidant.

Amino Acid#91· moderate

L-Lysine

Essential amino acid for collagen and HSV prevention.

Mineral#92· moderate

Bamboo Silica

Plant-based silicon for skin and bones.

Mineral#93· moderate

Choline-Stabilized OSA

Bioavailable silicon form.

Mineral#94· moderate

Selenium (Selenomethionine)

Antioxidant trace element for thyroid.

Compound#95· moderate

Astaxanthin (Haematococcus)

Algae carotenoid antioxidant.

Mushroom#96· moderate

Tremella Fuciformis

Snow fungus for skin hydration.

Nootropic#97· moderate

DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)

Choline analog for cognition.

Compound#98· moderate

Type III Collagen

Skin and vascular collagen.

Compound#99· moderate

Marine Collagen Peptides

Fish-derived collagen.

Compound#100· moderate

Bovine Collagen Peptides

Cow-derived collagen hydrolysate.

Compound#101· moderate

Hyaluronic Acid (Oral)

Oral HA for skin and joints.

Compound#102· moderate

OptiMSM

Distilled MSM for joints.

Vitamin#103· moderate

Biotin (High-Dose)

High-dose for MS and hair.

Compound#104· moderate

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)

Organic sulfur for joints and skin.

Compound#105· moderate

Grape Seed Extract

Vitis vinifera procyanidins.

Compound#106· moderate

Trans-Resveratrol

Active form of resveratrol.

Compound#107· moderate

Micronized Resveratrol

Improved bioavailability resveratrol.

Compound#108· moderate

Punicalagin

Major pomegranate ellagitannin.

Compound#109· moderate

Ellagic Acid

Ellagitannin hydrolysis product.

Compound#110· moderate

Manuka Honey

Leptospermum honey with MGO.

Compound#111· moderate

Honokiol

Active magnolia compound.

Vitamin#112· moderate

Liposomal Vitamin C

Phospholipid-encapsulated vitamin C.

Vitamin#113· moderate

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Fat-soluble vitamin C ester.

Compound#114· moderate

Oleocanthal

EVOO ibuprofen-like compound.

Fatty Acid#115· moderate

Evening Primrose Oil

GLA omega-6 for skin and PMS.

Fatty Acid#116· moderate

Borage Oil

Highest GLA content.

Fatty Acid#117· moderate

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

GLA + ALA omega-3/6.

Fatty Acid#118· moderate

Hemp Seed Oil

3:1 omega-6 to omega-3 ratio.

Mushroom#119· limited

Lion's Mane

Edible medicinal mushroom that upregulates NGF and BDNF — studied for nerve growth and cognition.

Vitamin#120· limited

Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Carboxylase cofactor marketed for hair, skin, and nail support.

Fatty Acid#121· limited

Evening Primrose Oil

Omega-6 source rich in GLA, used for atopic dermatitis and cyclical breast pain.

Compound#122· limited

Fisetin

Flavonoid studied as senolytic — clearing senescent cells in animal models.

Compound#123· limited

Quercetin

Flavonoid with antihistamine, anti-viral, and senolytic activity.

Vitamin#124· limited

Tocotrienols (Vitamin E)

Unsaturated vitamin E family — superior antioxidant capacity vs alpha-tocopherol.

Vitamin#125· limited

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)

Component of coenzyme A, central to fatty acid and acetylcholine synthesis.

Mineral#126· limited

Silica (Silicon)

Trace element involved in collagen and connective tissue crosslinking.

Mineral#127· limited

Lithium Orotate (low-dose)

Low-dose lithium salt studied for mood stability and neuroprotection.

Mushroom#128· limited

Chaga

Birch-tree mushroom rich in melanin, betulin, and antioxidants.

Compound#129· limited

PQQ

Cofactor stimulating mitochondrial biogenesis (PGC-1α).

Compound#130· limited

Pterostilbene

Bioavailable resveratrol analog with longer half-life.

Compound#131· limited

Spermidine

Polyamine inducing autophagy; epidemiologic association with longevity.

Herb#132· limited

Horsetail Extract

Silica-rich herb traditionally used for hair, nail, and connective tissue support.

Amino Acid#133· limited

ALCAR + ALA (Mitochondrial Protection)

Mitochondrial antioxidant stack — popularized as harm-reduction adjunct for MDMA neuroprotection.

Compound#134· limited

EGCG (Green Tea Catechin)

Potent CYP/COMT-modulating antioxidant — popularized in MDMA harm-reduction stacks.

Compound#135· limited

Pterostilbene

Methylated analog of resveratrol — better bioavailability and longer half-life.

Compound#136· limited

Spermidine

Polyamine that induces autophagy — emerging longevity supplement.

Mineral#137· limited

Zinc Picolinate

Zinc chelated to picolinic acid — one of the most bioavailable oral forms.

Mineral#138· limited

Zinc Bisglycinate

Glycine-chelated zinc — high absorption and very gentle on the stomach.

Compound#139· limited

Liposomal Glutathione

Phospholipid-encapsulated GSH — protects from gut breakdown for systemic delivery.

Compound#140· limited

S-Acetyl Glutathione

Acetylated GSH — stable through the gut and converted intracellularly to glutathione.

Nootropic#141· limited

9-Me-BC

β-carboline alkaloid that upregulates dopamine neurons in animal models.

Nootropic#142· limited

Centrophenoxine

Cholinergic precursor that reduces lipofuscin accumulation in neurons.

Peptide#143· limited

Thymulin (Reference)

Zinc-dependent thymic peptide that matures T-cells.

Compound#144· limited

Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AKG)

TCA-cycle intermediate studied for healthspan and frailty.

Compound#145· limited

Fisetin (Senolytic)

Polyphenol senolytic with neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects.

Compound#146· limited

Quercetin + Dasatinib (D+Q)

Reference senolytic combination cycled to clear senescent cells.

Amino Acid#147· limited

L-Carnosine

Dipeptide that buffers protons and reduces advanced glycation end-products.

Compound#148· limited

Ergothioneine (Extra)

Unique thiol antioxidant concentrated in mitochondria via OCTN1.

Peptide#149· limited

Biotinyl Tripeptide-1 (Procapil)

Topical peptide complex marketed for hair anchoring.