supplement-advisor-mcp
@erinheit451
About supplement-advisor-mcp
Evidence-based supplement recommendation MCP server with 17 supplements, medication interactions, and form quality classification
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"supplement-advisor-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"supplement-advisor-mcp"
]
}
}
}Tools
5Get evidence-based supplement recommendations for a specific condition. Returns ranked products with clinical evidence, dosing, cost-per-dose, and purchase links.
Compare different forms of a supplement (e.g., magnesium glycinate vs citrate vs oxide). Shows absorption, best uses, warnings, and which form to buy.
Check if medications deplete nutrients, creating supplement needs. Returns depleted nutrients, mechanisms, severity, and recommended supplements.
Get evidence-based dosage recommendations for a supplement, with clinical trial doses by condition, timing, and safety considerations.
Check if a supplement product uses a good or bad form. Paste any product name or ingredient list and get a quality verdict. Example: 'Nature Made Magnesium Oxide 250mg' → verdict: poor, absorption: ~4%, better alternative: glycinate.
Overview
What is supplement-advisor-mcp?
supplement-advisor-mcp is an evidence-based supplement recommendation MCP server covering 19 supplements, 40+ conditions, medication interaction checking, and supplement form quality classification. Its data is sourced from NIH DSLD, PubMed, NSF, and USP. It is built for use with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible client.
How to use supplement-advisor-mcp?
Run directly with npx: npx supplement-advisor-mcp. Or install from source by cloning the repository, then npm install && npm run build && npm start. For Claude Desktop, add the server to your MCP config with the npx command as shown in the README.
Key features of supplement-advisor-mcp
recommend_supplement– ranked supplement recommendations with clinical evidence and dosingcompare_forms– compare different supplement forms with absorption data and warningscheck_interactions– detect medication-nutrient depletions (statins, metformin, PPIs, etc.)get_dosage– evidence-based dosage recommendations by condition with trial referencesclassify_form– quality verdict on supplement forms from product names or ingredient lists
Use cases of supplement-advisor-mcp
- Get ranked supplement suggestions for a specific condition
- Compare supplement forms (e.g., magnesium glycinate vs citrate) for absorption and warnings
- Check if your medications deplete important nutrients
- Look up clinical-dosage guidance for a supplement
- Evaluate the quality of a supplement form from a product label
FAQ from supplement-advisor-mcp
What supplements are covered?
The server covers 19 supplements: Magnesium (glycinate), Vitamin D3, Omega-3, Creatine, Iron (bisglycinate), Vitamin B12, CoQ10, Collagen, Multivitamin, Protein, Biotin, Calcium Citrate, Vitamin C, Methylfolate, Probiotics, Ashwagandha, L-Theanine, Tongkat Ali, Zinc.
How does medication interaction checking work?
The check_interactions tool covers medications such as statins, metformin, PPIs, and birth control, identifying nutrients they may deplete.
What data sources does it use?
Data comes from NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), PubMed (with clinical trial PMIDs), NSF International third-party certification data, and USP quality standards.
How do I configure it with Claude Desktop?
Add the following to your MCP config: "supplement-advisor": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "supplement-advisor-mcp"] }.
Is there any cost or sponsorship influence?
Product rankings are based on cost-per-effective-daily-dose, third-party certification, and clinical evidence — not sponsorship. The server is open-source under the MIT license.
Frequently asked questions
What supplements are covered?
The server covers 19 supplements: Magnesium (glycinate), Vitamin D3, Omega-3, Creatine, Iron (bisglycinate), Vitamin B12, CoQ10, Collagen, Multivitamin, Protein, Biotin, Calcium Citrate, Vitamin C, Methylfolate, Probiotics, Ashwagandha, L-Theanine, Tongkat Ali, Zinc.
How does medication interaction checking work?
The `check_interactions` tool covers medications such as statins, metformin, PPIs, and birth control, identifying nutrients they may deplete.
What data sources does it use?
Data comes from NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), PubMed (with clinical trial PMIDs), NSF International third-party certification data, and USP quality standards.
How do I configure it with Claude Desktop?
Add the following to your MCP config: `"supplement-advisor": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "supplement-advisor-mcp"] }`.
Is there any cost or sponsorship influence?
Product rankings are based on cost-per-effective-daily-dose, third-party certification, and clinical evidence — not sponsorship. The server is open-source under the MIT license.
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