Nooroots research

Ingredient Atlas

The research behind 43 ingredients found in brain and sleep supplements. Each full entry lists every published study in people we can find, and shows which ones we've read in full so far.

  • 43 ingredients
  • 50,237 papers sorted
  • 79 studies read in full
  • 12 full entries, updated 19 Oct 2026
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In the Atlas this month

Ashwagandha plant with ripe red berries Full entryNR-001 AshwagandhaA root from the nightshade family, used in Ayurveda for centuries. Every study in people we could find, sorted and read.106studies in people84with a placebo79read in fullVersion 1.2, updated 19 Oct 2026Open the entry
Lion's mane mushroom growing on a tree trunk Full entryNR-002 Lion's maneA shaggy white mushroom that grows on hardwood trees, eaten in East Asian cooking. Every study in people we could find, sorted.13studies in people8with a placebo390people taking partVersion 1.0, updated 19 Oct 2026Open the entry
Piece of magnesium crystal resting on sand Coming soonNR-003 MagnesiumA mineral found in leafy greens, nuts and whole grains, sold in many forms.

Plants and mushrooms

Roots, leaves, flowers, seeds, berries and one mushroom

Vitamins

The vitamins found in brain and sleep supplements

Minerals

Minerals and trace minerals

Other compounds

Amino acids, fats and other compounds

How the Atlas works

Where the research comes from

  • Every study listed

    We search PubMed, the main library of medical research, and list every study in people. Lab and animal work is counted, not used for results.

  • Read in full

    A result only appears once we've read the whole paper and checked its numbers. Each entry shows which studies that covers.

  • Kept up to date

    Each entry has a version number that goes up whenever its data changes, and shows the date it was last updated.

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