Supplement Intelligence

The path through the
supplement jungle.

Which supplements have clinical evidence for chronic conditions? Which products deliver them without filler? And how do you build a stack that doesn't overlap. Doctor-reviewed. Independent. No affiliate links.

Pathomechanism Compound Evidence Product

Condition & Compound.

We analyze from both sides: from the condition to the effective supplement — and from the supplement to the clinical evidence.

Dimension A

Condition → Supplement

Which compounds have clinical evidence for specific chronic conditions? Which products deliver them in the right dose and form? How do you build a stack without overlap?

Chronic Condition Pathomechanism Compound Evidence Level Product Review

Dimension B

Compound → Evidence

What does the research say about a specific supplement? For which conditions is there data? Which product delivers it in the studied form — and what does the compound cost vs. the marketing?

Compound Study Landscape Evidence Ladder Dosage Price Transparency

Chronic Conditions.

Systematic analysis of the most important age-related chronic conditions. Focus on pathologies where long-term supplementation can make an evidence-based contribution.

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Eye Health

Glaucoma, AMD (dry & wet), cataracts, ocular microcirculation, digital eye strain

3 Mechanisms 9 Products Analyzed Stack Recommendation
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Heart & Vasculature

Endothelial function, atherosclerosis, blood pressure, homocysteine, lipid profile, vascular elasticity

Omega-3 CoQ10 Magnesium K2
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Neurodegeneration

Cognitive aging, neuroinflammation, Alzheimer's prevention, mitochondrial dysfunction in CNS

Lithium (low-dose) Omega-3 DHA B-Vitamins
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Joints & Bones

Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, collagen metabolism, chronic joint inflammation

Collagen Vitamin D3/K2 Curcumin
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Metabolic Syndrome

Insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes prevention, visceral fat, blood sugar regulation

Berberine Metformin Chromium
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Immunosenescence

Age-related immune decline, chronic low-grade inflammation, senolytics

Quercetin Fisetin Vitamin D3

Longevity Compounds.

Individual analyses of specific compounds. Study landscape, dosage, bioavailability, product comparison, price transparency. Every compound becomes a scorecard.

Lithium (Low-Dose)
Neuroprotection, telomere length, mood regulation. Microdosing 1–5mg.
L3–L4
Lutein & Zeaxanthin
Macular pigment, blue light protection. AREDS2 gold standard. 10mg + 2mg.
L5
L-Methylfolate
Active B9, homocysteine reduction. MTHFR bypass. Quatrefolic® vs. calcium salt.
L4
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
Cardiovascular, neuronal, retinal. Triglyceride form vs. ethyl ester.
L5
Astaxanthin
10× stronger than zeaxanthin. Crosses blood-retina barrier. Algal vs. synthetic.
L3–L4
Magnesium
Vascular relaxation, sleep, 300+ enzymatic reactions. Glycinate vs. citrate vs. threonate.
L4–L5
Saffron
Crocin/safranal. Retina, mood, IOP reduction. 30mg/day.
L4
Spermidine
Autophagy induction, cardiovascular, cognitive. Wheat germ extract.
L3–L4
Nicotinamide (B3)
NAD+ precursor, mitochondrial rescue of retinal ganglion cells. Not niacin.
L4
Taurine
Multi-system longevity. Columbia study 2023. Energy metabolism.
L2–L3
Vitamin D3 + K2
Bone, immune, calcium steering. D3/K2 MK-7 synergy.
L5
Curcumin
Anti-inflammatory. Bioavailability is the core problem. Longvida® vs. Meriva® vs. C3.
L3–L4

Evidence Ladder.

Five levels of scientific evidence. Every compound is rated per indication individually. No marketing claims — only published research.

L5
Human RCT ConfirmedRandomized controlled trials with clinically meaningful endpoints. Gold standard.
L4
Human Trial DataHuman studies with biomarker or surrogate endpoints. Promising, not definitive.
L3
Strong Animal + MechanismRobust animal data with understood molecular mechanisms.
L2
Animal Data OnlyPromising model organism results, limited mechanistic understanding.
L1
In Vitro / TheoreticalCell studies, computational models, theoretical mechanisms only.

Purity Score

How focused is the product on its target indication? Products that pack in general vitamins receive a penalty — because informed supplementers risk duplication with their baseline stack.

★★★★★Pure target compounds. No general vitamins. Ideal for stackers.
★★★Mixed product. Some target compounds but significant general filler.
★★Multivitamin with condition label. High overlap with baseline supplements.

Price Per Compound

What does the active ingredient cost vs. what does the marketing cost? We normalize to price per day per core compound. Because Quatrefolic® L-methylfolate costs the same whether it's in a €5 B-complex or a €97 "medical food."

Eye Health: The Optimal Stack

Three pathomechanisms. Three specialized products. Zero overlap. Zero general-vitamin filler.

C+ Exclusive
MechanismProductCore CompoundsEvidence€/mo.
Macula & Retina Life Extension MacuGuard + Astaxanthin Lutein 10mg, Meso-Z + Z 4mg, Saffron 20mg, Astaxanthin 6mg L4–L5 ~€20
Eye Pressure (IOP) Life Extension Eye Pressure Support Bilberry 80mg (Mirtoselect®) + Pine Bark 40mg (Pycnogenol®) L4 ~€12
Microcirculation & Hcy Sunday Natural B-Complex Extra Forte L-Methylfolate, B12 MH3A®, Nicotinamide, Citicoline, NADH L4 ~€9
Total cost, optimal stack
Three mechanisms · Branded raw materials · Zero filler
~€41/mo.

For comparison: Nutravision (Australia) costs ~€45/mo. with underdosed carotenoids. Ocufolin® forte costs ~€30/mo. and covers only the homocysteine pathway. PreserVision AREDS2 overlaps with every multivitamin. Full review with 9 products →

How we work.

Every review follows the same structured process. No manufacturer sponsorship. No affiliate revenue from supplement brands.

1

Mechanism Mapping

Identify the pathomechanisms of a chronic condition. Which biological pathways are therapeutically addressable?

2

Compound Screening

Systematic literature review. Only compounds with published evidence from human studies (≥L3) are included.

3

Product Analysis

Supplement facts of each product dissected. Dosage, compound form, branded raw material, general filler, price per compound.

4

Medical Review

Every review is checked for medical accuracy by a physician. Doctor's Notes add clinical context.

Independent. Doctor-reviewed.

Closelook@Health receives no commissions, affiliate revenue, or sponsorships from supplement manufacturers.

Medical Review
Dr. Look

Specialist in anti-aging & preventive medicine. Responsible for medical review of all analyses, evidence ladder classification, and doctor's notes.

Research & Analysis
Thomas Look

Closelook Venture GmbH. Product analysis, price transparency, stack logic. Bringing the same analytical depth that Closelook readers know from financial market analysis.

Important Notice

Closelook@Health is an independent editorial product. Our analyses do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have existing conditions, consult your physician. Referenced studies relate to the named compounds and do not represent therapeutic claims for the named products. We receive no compensation from the manufacturers analyzed. All prices are approximate and may vary.