About Agave
Official resources
Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.
Dietary Supplement Label Database
Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).
- DSLD group id
- 174
Compare All Forms
4 formsCompare supplement forms of Agave by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:
| Form | Absorption | Steps to absorb | Notes | Action |
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| Agave | — | — | — | View → |
Agave (mixed)
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| Agave Nectar | — | — | — | View → |
Agave Syrup Powder
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Also appears on labels as
Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).
agave, agave, powder, agave cactus, agave fiber, agave powder, agave syrup, agave tequilana, agave tequilana (blue agave) juice extract, american century, blue agave, blue agave (agave tequilana) juice extract, blue agave cactus, cactus nectar, certified raw organic blue agave, clarified agave syrup, organic agave, organic agave cactus nectar, organic agave concentrate, organic agave nectar, organic agave nectar concentrate, organic agave syrup, organic agave tequilana stem ball powder, organic blue agave, organic blue agave heart extract
Type: Herbs
Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.
Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.
Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.
Potential Side Effects
Side effects associated with Agave forms: