Mucus clearance
7 supplements analyzed and ranked by clinical evidence.
Supplements7
Supplement Evidence
Main EffectsStudies Benefits
Ephedrine56213N-Acetyl Cysteine62317Capsaicin24618Echinacea5413Butterbur116Colloidal Silver34Licorice7815
Clearance: congestion↓ airflow↑
Clearance: resistance↓ patency↑
Clearance: fast onset
Strong
sputum viscosity ↓
mucus clearance ↑
+10–40%
Strong
Mucus clearance/obstruction ↓
Nasal reactivity ↓
Moderate
↑ Cold-symptom clearance
↑ RTI days -47%
Moderate
Nasl responsiveness ↓ 13%
Symptoms ↓ vs placebo
Weak
CARIFS −2.8
Recovery +24%
Weak
Cytokines ↓ mucus inflammation
IgM 200%
Weak