Antioxidant
Raspberry Powder (Rubus idaeus)
Also known as: Red Raspberry Powder, Rubus idaeus fruit powder, Raspberry Fruit Extract, Freeze-dried Raspberry
Raspberry powder is a concentrated form of red raspberry fruit containing polyphenols, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid with antioxidant properties. Research supports modest benefits for antioxidant status and metabolic health, though human clinical evidence remains limited.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Common questions
How much Raspberry Powder (Rubus idaeus) should I take?
The typical range is 5-15 grams daily (or per product label). Safe for long-term daily use; benefits accumulate with consistent intake over weeks to months
When should I take Raspberry Powder (Rubus idaeus)?
With meals; flexible timing. Can be taken with or without food; may enhance absorption of fat-soluble compounds if taken with meals.
Which form of Raspberry Powder (Rubus idaeus) is best?
Powder. Other forms in the catalog: Freeze-dried Powder, Whole Fruit Powder.
Is Raspberry Powder (Rubus idaeus) safe?
Commonly reported: Rare at typical doses, Potential mild digestive upset at very high doses.
Which Raspberry Powder (Rubus idaeus) supplement scores highest?
NOW Foods Iron Complex, at 72/100. Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing — no brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Primary uses
- Antioxidant support
- General wellness
- Polyphenol intake
- Metabolic health
How it works
- Antioxidant activity via anthocyanins and ellagic acid
- Free radical scavenging
- Potential anti-inflammatory effects
Dosage
- Typical range
- 5-15 grams daily (or per product label)
- Timing
- With meals; flexible timing
- With food
- Can be taken with or without food; may enhance absorption of fat-soluble compounds if taken with meals
- Duration
- Safe for long-term daily use; benefits accumulate with consistent intake over weeks to months
- Special populations
- Generally safe in pregnancy in food amounts; consult healthcare provider if using therapeutically during pregnancy or lactation
Forms
- Powder· 70/100
Safety
Common side effects
- Rare at typical doses
- Potential mild digestive upset at very high doses
Contraindications
- No major contraindications
- Individuals with salicylate sensitivity may theoretically react (salicylate-containing plant)
Products containing Raspberry Powder (Rubus idaeus)
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Raspberry Powder (Rubus idaeus) on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
Evidence notes
While raspberry contains well-characterized bioactive compounds (anthocyanins, ellagic acid, vitamin C), human clinical trials are limited and mostly small. Animal and in vitro studies show promise, but robust RCT evidence in humans is lacking. Grade C reflects moderate preliminary evidence.
Grade C: Mostly observational or small trials; mechanism is plausible but unproven at scale.
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