Examine.com Supplement Research Scraper

Extract evidence-based supplement research data from Examine.com - the largest database of nutrition and supplement research on the internet.

Features

• Supplement Data: Extract comprehensive data on any supplement
• Efficacy Ratings: Get evidence-based effectiveness ratings by health outcome
• Dosage Information: Recommended dosages backed by research
• Safety Data: Side effects, warnings, and drug interactions
• Research Summaries: Key findings from scientific studies
• Condition Lookup: Find supplements recommended for specific health conditions

Use Cases

• Health Apps: Power supplement recommendation features
• Research: Quickly gather evidence-based supplement data
• Content Creation: Write accurate health and wellness content
• Product Development: Research ingredients for supplement formulations
• Personal Health: Make informed decisions about supplements

Input Options

Search by Query

{
    "query": "anxiety",
    "searchType": "supplements",
    "maxResults": 10
}

Direct Supplement URLs

{
    "supplementUrls": [
        "https://examine.com/supplements/ashwagandha/",
        "https://examine.com/supplements/magnesium/"
    ]
}

Search Health Conditions

{
    "query": "sleep",
    "searchType": "conditions",
    "maxResults": 5
}

Output Example

{
    "type": "supplement",
    "name": "Ashwagandha",
    "url": "https://examine.com/supplements/ashwagandha/",
    "summary": "Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb...",
    "benefits": [
        "Reduces cortisol levels",
        "May reduce anxiety",
        "Supports stress resilience"
    ],
    "dosage": "300-600mg daily of root extract",
    "dosageRange": ["300mg", "600mg"],
    "safety": "Generally well tolerated...",
    "sideEffects": ["Drowsiness", "Stomach upset"],
    "drugInteractions": ["Thyroid medications", "Sedatives"],
    "effectMatrix": [
        { "outcome": "Anxiety", "rating": "Notable" },
        { "outcome": "Cortisol", "rating": "Notable" }
    ],
    "citationCount": 150,
    "categories": ["Adaptogens", "Stress"],
    "source": "Examine.com",
    "scrapedAt": "2025-01-14T10:00:00.000Z"
}

Data Fields

Field	Description
name	Supplement or condition name
summary	Brief overview
benefits	List of potential benefits
dosage	Recommended dosage information
safety	Safety considerations
sideEffects	Known side effects
drugInteractions	Potential drug interactions
effectMatrix	Efficacy ratings by health outcome
researchSummaries	Key research findings
citationCount	Number of cited studies
categories	Related categories/tags

Notes

• Data is sourced from Examine.com's evidence-based research database
• All information is backed by scientific citations
• Results reflect the current state of research literature
• For medical decisions, always consult a healthcare provider