# Examine.com Supplement Research (`hanamira/examine-com-supplement-research`) Actor

Extract evidence-based supplement research from Examine.com. Get efficacy ratings, dosage recommendations, safety data, drug interactions, and research summaries for any supplement or health condition.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/hanamira/examine-com-supplement-research.md
- **Developed by:** [hannah mira](https://apify.com/hanamira) (community)
- **Categories:** AI, Integrations, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 19 total users, 2 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $10.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## 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

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

#### Direct Supplement URLs

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

#### Search Health Conditions

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

### Output Example

```json
{
    "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

# Actor input Schema

## `searchType` (type: `string`):

What to search for

## `query` (type: `string`):

Search term (e.g., 'ashwagandha', 'anxiety', 'creatine')

## `supplementUrls` (type: `array`):

Or provide direct URLs to supplement pages (e.g., https://examine.com/supplements/ashwagandha/)

## `includeResearchSummaries` (type: `boolean`):

Extract detailed research summaries and study citations

## `includeDosageInfo` (type: `boolean`):

Extract dosage recommendations

## `includeSafetyInfo` (type: `boolean`):

Extract safety data, side effects, and drug interactions

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of supplements to extract

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchType": "supplements",
  "supplementUrls": [],
  "includeResearchSummaries": true,
  "includeDosageInfo": true,
  "includeSafetyInfo": true,
  "maxResults": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

Dataset containing supplement research data

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("hanamira/examine-com-supplement-research").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("hanamira/examine-com-supplement-research").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call hanamira/examine-com-supplement-research --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=hanamira/examine-com-supplement-research",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/nvwI1959ptAyBDoPt/builds/JZX89bUhgFN71bO1e/openapi.json