Evidence base
Published research on individual ingredients discussed in our educational materials. These studies examined single compounds — not the Veterans at Ease program — and do not establish that the program produces any clinical outcome. Where evidence is preliminary, animal-only, or from an unrelated population, we say so. Follow the link and read the paper yourself.
A small 8-week randomized trial reported changes in thyroid markers among participants with subclinical hypothyroidism. Preliminary, and not replicated at scale. Not a treatment for thyroid disease.
Laboratory work reported that fulvic acid can reduce tau aggregation. This was not a human study, and no trial has tested it in traumatic brain injury. It has not been shown to treat, prevent, or reverse TBI.
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial reported reduced self-reported stress and lower serum cortisol after 60 days of high-concentration ashwagandha extract. One trial in a general adult population, not veterans — individual response to adaptogens varies.
A review of laboratory and animal research on Bacopa's effects on BDNF signalling and antioxidant activity. This is preclinical evidence, not a human trial, and it does not establish that Bacopa treats TBI or cognitive decline in people.
An 8-week trial in overweight or obese adults reported reduced depression and anxiety scores with Hericium erinaceus supplementation. A single trial in a general population, not veterans, and not specific to PTSD-related anxiety.
A 2025 narrative review describing Lion's Mane's effects on nerve growth factor (NGF) synthesis in laboratory and animal studies — preclinical evidence, not a human trial. No trial has tested it in traumatic brain injury, and it has not been shown to treat or reverse TBI.
A 4-week trial in moderately stressed adults reported reductions in cortisol and increases in testosterone with Eurycoma longifolia supplementation. One small trial, not conducted in veterans or on any specific product formulation — not a basis for expecting the same result from any product.
A trial in men being evaluated for infertility reported increases in sperm count and motility, and changes in testosterone, with ashwagandha root extract. A single trial in a specific clinical population — not evidence of the same effect in a general or veteran population.
A trial in healthy adults reported improved VO2 max and exercise tolerance with Cordyceps militaris supplementation. This measured athletic performance, not fatigue related to service or PTSD, and has not been studied in veterans.
A study in lead-exposed mice reported reduced blood and organ lead levels with Chlorella vulgaris. This is an animal study, not a human trial, and it does not establish that Chlorella removes heavy metals from the human body. Our products are dietary supplements, not chelation therapy.
A meta-analysis of 16 trials found valerian improved subjective sleep-quality ratings, though individual trial results were mixed and objective sleep measures showed less consistent effects. Not studied specifically in veterans or PTSD-related insomnia.