Botanical extracts maintain their position in the natural supplement segment as the overall health of consumers remains a primary consideration. Youbio focuses on developing botanical extracts that are beneficial for brain and sports health.

Botanical extracts can be beneficial for brain and sports health. Some botanical extracts contain compounds that have been found to have neuroprotective properties that can help to support brain health. For example, extracts of Ginkgo biloba, Bacopa monnieri, and Panax ginseng have been traditionally used to improve cognitive function and memory.

Similarly, some botanical extracts may have ergogenic properties, meaning they can help to improve physical performance during exercise. Some studies have found that extracts of Rhodiola rosea, Panax ginseng, and Cordyceps sinensis may help to improve endurance and reduce fatigue during exercise.

Huperzina serrata extract is derived from Stonecrop, an herbal medicine. huperzina serrata extract is marketed as a dietary supplement to improve brain function. It may help improve memory by protecting nerve cells and has been used in Asia as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

5-aminolevulinic acid phosphate is the phosphate form of 5-ALA, a naturally occurring δ amino acid widely found in nature and playing an important role in living organisms. Traces of 5-ALA are found in common foods such as bananas, spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms, and higher levels are found in fermented products such as wine.

HMBCa is a substance that occurs naturally in the body and is used as an ingredient in dietary supplements and certain medications intended to promote wound healing and provide nutritional support for people with muscle wasting due to cancer or HIV/AIDS. It has been shown to increase exercise-induced muscle size, muscle strength and lean body mass.