Ingredient profile
Catuaba in SodaBoost: What the Research Shows at Real Doses
Catuaba is a Brazilian tree bark listed third in SodaBoost's 82 mg blend, likely 5 to 24 mg per gummy. Every use is rated insufficient evidence, its safety is unknown and no dose is established (RxList, Catuaba). In one lab analysis, most commercial catuaba samples were a different bark than labeled (Kletter et al., 2004).
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The plant
What is catuaba bark?
Catuaba is the common name for a reddish tree bark from Brazil, used there as a traditional tonic. The catch is in the word "name": catuaba is not one plant.
Brazilian markets sell bark from more than one tree under the catuaba label. That is why the SodaBoost ingredient profile lists its scientific name as "bark sold under several plant names" rather than one species.
SodaBoost prints "Catuaba Extract" third in its blend. The label gives no species, no plant part beyond the implied bark, and no extract strength.
Profile
Catuaba at a glance
Catuaba has the thinnest research file of the nine SodaBoost ingredients. Two rows say it all: no established dose and insufficient evidence.
| Label name | Catuaba Extract |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Bark sold under several plant names |
| What it is | Brazilian tree bark |
| Position in the blend | 3 of 9 (labels list blend ingredients from most to least by weight) |
| Amount per gummy | Not disclosed. Part of the 82 mg proprietary blend. |
| Amount used in research | No established dose |
| Strength of evidence | Insufficient |
| Traditional or marketed use | Traditional Brazilian bark tonic |
| Main caution | Safety not known; commercial samples are often a different plant than labeled. |
Identity problem
Is the catuaba in supplements really catuaba?
Often it is not. A 2004 study in Planta Medica examined commercial catuaba preparations and found that only a minority contained the plant on the label; most were a different bark (Kletter et al., 2004).
That finding cuts two ways. If you buy catuaba, you may not get the tree you think. And any study of "catuaba" is only useful if the researchers confirmed which plant they tested.
It names catuaba but not the species. It does not say whether the bark was identity-tested, by whom or with what method. The lot SB-26/SO-7391 and the CoA reference SB-7391-26-SO are seller reference codes, not published lab results.
What a careful buyer can ask
- Which species is sold as catuaba in this blend?
- Was the raw bark identity-tested, and can I see the result?
- Is there a certificate of analysis I can read, not just a code?
Questions about a lot can go to the order desk at +1 (302) 200-3480. Our testing and quality page explains what the brand's badges do and do not prove.
Dose
How much catuaba is in SodaBoost?
The label hides the amount, but label order narrows it to roughly 5 to 24 mg per gummy. There is no research dose to compare it with, because no dose has been established (RxList, Catuaba).
The range comes from simple label math. Ingredients in a proprietary blend appear from heaviest to lightest (FDA, Labeling guide). Catuaba sits third, above caffeine at 5 mg, so it weighs at least 5 mg. Muira puama and maca must weigh at least as much as catuaba, and green tea extract needs at least 5 mg, which caps catuaba at about 24 mg.
| Scenario | Catuaba per gummy | Research yardstick |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest the label allows | 5 mg | No established dose |
| Even split of the blend | About 9 mg | No established dose |
| Highest the label allows | About 24 mg | No established dose |
Without a known effective or safe amount, nobody can say whether 5 mg or 24 mg of catuaba does anything. That is a weaker position than maca, where at least a studied range exists.
Research
Does catuaba work? What the evidence says
There is not enough evidence to say. RxList rates every listed use of catuaba, including male sexual performance and fatigue, as insufficient evidence (RxList, Catuaba).
Insufficient for every use
No use has enough human data behind it to earn a better rating (RxList, Catuaba). Tradition is the main support.
Hard to study well
When store samples are often the wrong bark (Kletter et al., 2004), any study has to prove its own plant identity first.
The sales FAQ markets SodaBoost for energy, stamina and vitality. Catuaba adds a traditional name to that pitch, not research support.
Checklist
Three checks for any catuaba product
Species on the label
A Latin name is the first sign the maker knows which tree it bought.
Identity test
Ask whether the bark was tested to confirm the plant.
Readable CoA
A reference code is not a lab report. Ask for the document.
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Is catuaba safe? Side effects and interactions
Nobody knows for sure. RxList states that there is not enough reliable information to know whether catuaba is safe (RxList, Catuaba).
The identity problem makes safety even harder to judge. Side effects and drug interactions depend on the plant, and the plant behind a catuaba label may vary. Known interaction warnings in SodaBoost come from other ingredients, such as green tea extract and L-arginine.
If you are pregnant or nursing, take medicine or have a medical condition, the label asks you to consult your doctor first. With catuaba, that advice carries extra weight because there is no safety data to fall back on.
Reactions to the whole gummy are covered on the SodaBoost side effects page.
Who should skip it
Who should avoid catuaba?
Anyone who wants to know exactly what plant they are swallowing should skip catuaba products without a species name and identity test. A few groups have firmer reasons.
- Pregnant or nursing women, since safety is unknown.
- People on daily prescription medicine, as interactions have not been mapped.
- Anyone under 18.
- Anyone who has reacted badly to a bark-based herbal product before.
Compare
Catuaba alone vs SodaBoost
Buying catuaba on its own does not fix its core problems. A single-herb product still faces the identity question, and it still has no established dose to aim for.
| Question | SodaBoost gummy | Catuaba alone |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per day | Not published (about 5 to 24 mg) | Printed on most single-herb labels |
| Established dose to compare | None (RxList, Catuaba) | None (RxList, Catuaba) |
| Species named | No | Check the label |
| Identity risk | Present (Kletter et al., 2004) | Present (Kletter et al., 2004) |
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Bottom line
Bottom line on catuaba in SodaBoost
Catuaba makes up a few milligrams of each gummy. Its evidence is insufficient for every use, its safety is unknown, and in lab checks most commercial samples were not the labeled plant. It is the least supported of the nine ingredients, so it should not be a reason to buy SodaBoost.
All nine
Where does catuaba sit among the nine ingredients?
Catuaba comes after maca and before green tea extract. Compare all nine side by side on the SodaBoost ingredients overview.
FAQ
Catuaba FAQ
What is catuaba bark used for?
Catuaba bark is used as a traditional Brazilian tonic, and supplements sell it for male vitality and fatigue. RxList rates every one of these uses as insufficient evidence (RxList, Catuaba). In practice, no human research shows that catuaba reliably does any of the things it is marketed for.
Is catuaba safe to take?
Its safety is unknown. RxList says there is not enough reliable information to know whether catuaba is safe or what side effects it causes (RxList, Catuaba). Because many products contain a different bark than labeled (Kletter et al., 2004), safety is even harder to judge. Ask a doctor first if you take medicine.
How much catuaba should I take?
No dose of catuaba has been established (RxList, Catuaba), so there is no evidence-based amount to recommend. Product labels set their own amounts. In SodaBoost, catuaba is third in an 82 mg blend, which label math puts at roughly 5 to 24 mg per gummy.
How can you tell if catuaba is real?
You usually cannot tell from the bark or powder alone. A 2004 lab study found most commercial catuaba samples were a different plant than labeled (Kletter et al., 2004). Look for a species name on the label and ask the seller for an identity test result or a readable certificate of analysis.
Is catuaba the same as muira puama?
No. Catuaba and muira puama are different Brazilian plants, though both are traditional tonics and often appear in the same men's formulas. SodaBoost contains both, with muira puama first and catuaba third. Neither has solid trials on its own (Drugs.com, Muira puama) (RxList, Catuaba).
Does catuaba have side effects?
Side effects of catuaba are not well described, because so little research exists (RxList, Catuaba). That lack of data is the main concern. If you notice any reaction after starting a product that contains it, the SodaBoost label says to stop and consult your doctor.
How much catuaba is in one SodaBoost gummy?
SodaBoost does not print the amount. Catuaba is third of nine in the 82 mg proprietary blend, above caffeine at 5 mg. That puts it at about 5 to 24 mg per gummy. With no established dose (RxList, Catuaba), there is no research figure to compare it with.
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