サプリメント効き目事典

Supplement Effectiveness Encyclopedia (サプリメント効き目事典) is a Japanese-language reference on supplements and health foods, organised by illness and symptom. It is designed to help you understand which supplements may help with a condition and, just as importantly, which ones to avoid.

The content is based on the Japanese edition of the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database from the United States, supervised by the Japan Medical Association, the Japan Pharmaceutical Association, and the Japan Dental Association. The database is compiled by around 90 academics, doctors, and pharmacists who keep their distance from industry, and it assesses ingredients on the basis of scientific evidence.

For the most commonly used ingredients, the app summarises other names, effectiveness, safety, and interactions with medicines, including drugs that should not be taken together and those that require caution. It can be used together with Enfour’s companion supplement safety app. The information is a reference to support informed choices, alongside a balanced diet and professional advice.