Ingredient
What Is Sarsaparilla Doing in SodaPeak?
Sarsaparilla in SodaPeak is the sixth of eight lines in the 1,200 mg Test Boost Proprietary Blend, printed as Sarsaparilla (Smilax Glabra Roxb.) Root. By label order it can weigh at most 200 mg per serving. It is a traditional tonic herb, and the support for its use is weak, mostly from test-tube and animal work.
Written by the SodaPeak label deskUpdated
The basics01
What is sarsaparilla in SodaPeak?
Sarsaparilla in SodaPeak is a root, printed on the label as "Sarsaparilla (Smilax Glabra Roxb.) Root". It is the sixth of eight lines in the blend.
It comes after wild yam and before orchic substance and boron. The Supplement Facts show one "Test Boost Proprietary Blend" of 1,200 mg per serving of 2 capsules, with no amount for any line.
Sarsaparilla is a traditional tonic herb. Old books also called it a "blood purifier". The bottle makes no such claim. Its one claim is "Supports Healthy Muscle*".
Label math02
How much sarsaparilla is in SodaPeak?
The label does not say. By label order, sarsaparilla can weigh at most 200 mg per serving of 2 capsules.
Blend ingredients are listed in descending order of predominance by weight, and only the combined weight is printed (21 CFR 101.36 (Supplement Facts, proprietary blends)). Six lines each weighing at least as much as line 6 cannot pass 1,200 mg. So the cap is 1,200 divided by 6, which is 200 mg.
An even split would be 150 mg. The true amount could sit anywhere between a trace and 200 mg.
| Line | Ingredient | At most (mg) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Wild yam | 240 |
| 6 | Sarsaparilla | 200 |
| 7 | Orchic substance | 171 |
The plant03
Which sarsaparilla does the label name?
The label names Smilax glabra, a Smilax root. Much of the research we read covers sarsaparilla in general, mainly Smilax officinalis (EBSCO, Sarsaparilla).
That gap matters. A finding about one species does not carry over to another by default. We found nothing that tests the Smilax glabra root at SodaPeak's unknown amount.
The same holds for the product as a whole. No trial has tested SodaPeak itself.
When a study says "sarsaparilla", check the species. The bottle says Smilax glabra.
Research04
What does research say about sarsaparilla?
The support is weak. It rests mostly on test-tube and animal work, and double-blind human trials are still needed (EBSCO, Sarsaparilla).
Sarsaparilla has been promoted for psoriasis, joint pain, sexual dysfunction and sports performance, largely on an outdated idea of blood purification. One claim says its saponin, sarsasapogenin, mimics hormones. The source says that claim lacks sufficient evidence.
So the reason sarsaparilla sits in a blend named "Test Boost" is tradition and marketing. It is not a result from a trial. Broader reviews of testosterone boosters find weak support for their claims (Clemesha et al. on T-booster claims (SMSNA summary)).
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See packsSafety05
Is sarsaparilla in SodaPeak safe?
No serious side effects are reported, but comprehensive safety studies have not been done (EBSCO, Sarsaparilla). Stomach upset is possible.
The source also notes an unclear report of short-term kidney irritation. It says some products were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. Supplements are not approved by FDA before sale, so quality checks fall on the seller (FDA, Information for Consumers on Dietary Supplements).
SodaPeak shows a lot number as a seller reference. It is not lab proof. See SodaPeak quality testing and is SodaPeak legit.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every supplement you use, and never change a prescribed dose because of one (NCCIH, Using Dietary Supplements Wisely).
| Name on the label | Sarsaparilla (Smilax Glabra Roxb.) Root |
|---|---|
| What it is | Smilax root, a traditional tonic herb |
| Place on the label | Line 6 of 8 in the 1,200 mg proprietary blend |
| Amount per serving (2 capsules) | At most 200 mg per 2 capsules (label order); 150 mg if the eight lines were split evenly |
| What research used | No studied dose for this use |
| Strength of evidence | Weak; mostly test-tube and animal work |
| Marketed or traditional use | Traditional tonic and 'blood purifier' herb |
| Main caution | Possible stomach upset; comprehensive safety studies have not been done. |
Claims06
Does sarsaparilla support healthy muscle?
No source we read shows that sarsaparilla supports muscle. Its use for sports performance is promoted on weak evidence (EBSCO, Sarsaparilla).
Habits with proven value are lifting on 2 or more days a week (CDC, Adult Physical Activity Guidelines), sleeping 7 or more hours (CDC, About Sleep) and eating enough protein (Harvard Nutrition Source, Protein).
Read the claim closely
"Supports Healthy Muscle*" belongs to the whole blend. The asterisk points to the FDA statement that the claim has not been evaluated.
Keep reading07
What should you ask before buying a blend with sarsaparilla?
Ask the seller for the amount of each line and for a lab report on the lot. Ask your doctor if you have kidney trouble.
The order desk is at +1 (302) 200-3480. Compare herbs with medical care in herbal boosters vs medical care, and see how the 1,200 mg is shared in how SodaPeak works.
FAQ08
SodaPeak questions people ask
What is sarsaparilla used for in supplements?
Sarsaparilla has been promoted for psoriasis, joint pain, sexual dysfunction and sports performance, largely on an outdated blood-purification idea. Support for these uses is weak and mostly from test-tube and animal work (EBSCO, Sarsaparilla).
Which Smilax species is in SodaPeak?
The label prints Sarsaparilla (Smilax Glabra Roxb.) Root. Much sarsaparilla research covers mainly Smilax officinalis, so findings may not carry over (EBSCO, Sarsaparilla). No study tests the species at SodaPeak's unknown amount.
How many milligrams of sarsaparilla are in two SodaPeak capsules?
The label prints no amount. By label order, sarsaparilla can weigh at most 200 mg per serving of 2 capsules, which is 1,200 mg divided by its place, line 6. It could be much less.
Does sarsasapogenin act like a hormone?
The claim that sarsasapogenin, a saponin in sarsaparilla, mimics hormones lacks sufficient evidence, according to the source we read (EBSCO, Sarsaparilla). Human trials are still needed, so the claim should not guide a purchase.
Can sarsaparilla upset the stomach or kidneys?
Stomach upset is possible. The source also mentions an unclear note on short-term kidney irritation and says comprehensive safety studies have not been done (EBSCO, Sarsaparilla). Ask a doctor if you have kidney disease.
Is lead a concern in sarsaparilla products?
The source reports that some sarsaparilla products were found to contain unsafe lead levels (EBSCO, Sarsaparilla). SodaPeak prints no test result, and its lot code is a seller reference, so ask the seller for a lab report.
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