Dietary Supplements list of monographs prioritized for development

Call for monograph donors! USP is seeking contributions for technical data, analytical methods and possibly samples, for the below ingredients and finished products.

Non-Botanical Dietary Supplement Ingredients

  • Amino acids: L-Ornithine, Lysine 
  • Carbohydrate: Glucuronolactone 
  • Carotenoids: Lutein esters, Zeaxanthin preparation 
  • Enzymes: Lumbriokinase 
  • Fixed Oils and Fats: Phytosterols 
  • Mineral Salts: Ascorbates, Glycinates/Bisglycinates, Aspartates, Malates, Pidolates, Pyruvates
  • Probiotics: Novel strains of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Bacillus coagulans 
  • Proteins: Soy Protein 
  • Vitamins: Pantethine

Non-Botanical Dosage Forms (Finished Dietary Supplements)

  • Beta Glucan Capsules 
  • Folic Acid Chewable Gels 
  • Glycine Capsules
  • Lycopene Capsules 
  • Melatonin Chewable Gels

Botanical Ingredients

  • Acai palm (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) berry 
  • Acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.) fruit 
  • Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) root 
  • Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) fruit 
  • Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) strobile 
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) flower 
  • Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) leaf 
  • Maqui (Aristotelia chilensis (Molina) Stuntz) berry 
  • Mullein (Verbascum thapsus L.) 
  • Mushroom fruiting body (different species) 
  • Ox Knee (Achyranthes bidentata) root 
  • Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) seed oil 
  • Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) leaf 
  • Stonebreaker (Phyllanthus niruri L.)
  • Tart cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) fruit 
  • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L. or Thymus zygis L.) leaf

Botanical Dosage Forms (Finished Dietary Supplements)

  • Ashwagandha Chewable Gels 
  • Black Cohosh Capsules 
  • Black Cohosh Chewable Gels 
  • Black Cohosh Tablets 
  • Black Cumin Seed Oil Capsules 
  • Diosmin Capsules 
  • Ginger Chewable Gels 
  • Ginkgo Chewable Gels 
  • Goldenseal Capsules 
  • Horse Chestnut Capsules 
  • Milk Thistle Chewable Gels 
  • Turmeric/Curcumins Chewable Gels

View helpful documents for potential donors here.

Interested in or have questions about becoming a USP donor? Reach out to the Dietary Supplements & Herbal Medicines Science Team.