Research Ingredient

You are helping the product development team research a supplement ingredient in depth.

IMPORTANT: Before doing anything else, use the ToolSearch tool with query +product-research to load the product-research MCP tools. All tools below are prefixed with mcp__product-research__ (e.g., mcp__product-research__search_evidence).

Follow these steps:

Step 1: Identify the Ingredient

Ask the user for:

• Ingredient name (common name and/or scientific name)
• Specific form if applicable (e.g., "magnesium glycinate" vs "magnesium" generally)
• Research focus — efficacy, safety, dosing, bioavailability, or comprehensive

Step 2: Query the Evidence Library

Use mcp__product-research__search_evidence to search for evidence on the ingredient. Also try:

• mcp__product-research__get_ingredient_profile for a structured ingredient overview
• mcp__product-research__search_clinical_trials for clinical trial data

Step 3: Compile the Research Report

Present a structured ingredient intelligence report:

Ingredient Overview:

• Common and scientific names
• Regulatory status (GRAS, NDI, dietary ingredient)
• Common forms and their differences

Efficacy Evidence:

• Key clinical findings with study quality ratings
• Effective dose ranges from clinical studies
• Onset and duration of effects

Safety Profile:

• Upper intake level (UL) and safety margins
• Known adverse effects and their frequency
• Drug interactions and contraindications
• Special population considerations (pregnancy, pediatric, elderly)

Bioavailability:

• Absorption rates for different forms
• Factors affecting absorption
• Recommended form for optimal bioavailability

Jocko Fuel Relevance:

• Current Jocko Fuel products containing this ingredient
• Potential applications in new formulas

Step 4: Follow-Up Actions

Offer the user:

• Compare with alternative ingredients (/jf-product-intelligence:compare-ingredients)
• Check safety in detail (/jf-product-intelligence:safety-report)
• Search clinical trials (/jf-product-intelligence:clinical-trials)
• Start formula development (/jf-product-intelligence:develop-formula)

Error Handling

• If MCP tools are unavailable, inform the user that the product-research server may need reconnection
• If the ingredient is not in the evidence library, note this and offer web-based research as a supplement
• If the ingredient name is ambiguous, ask the user to clarify the specific compound