DracoBelle™ Nu is a Moldavian dragonhead extract featured in Pick Me Up Beauty Water. Its research is worth understanding on its own terms: what was taken, what was measured, and what the findings mean for a beverage.
What the published trial tested
The 2025 paper in OBM Geriatrics describes a randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled trial of 100 mg daily DracoBelle Nu sd in capsules for 12 weeks. It enrolled 103 women aged 35–65; 101 completed it. This was an ingredient trial, not a test of Pick Me Up Beauty Water.
What does the 71.1% figure mean?
The paper reports a 71.1% increase in the extract group's measured skin hydration at day 84 relative to its own baseline. It also reports a significant difference versus placebo. Those are different comparisons: 71.1% is not the reported percentage advantage over placebo.
What the study does not establish
It does not establish the same outcome for every person or every beverage containing the ingredient. The study population was limited, and the authors were affiliated with the ingredient supplier. Independent replication would strengthen confidence.
How to apply ingredient research to a drink
Start with the exact ingredient preparation and daily amount, then compare them with the product formulation. The capsule format and the finished beverage also differ. A shared ingredient name alone is not enough to assume equivalent results.
For shoppers, the useful question is specific: does the evidence support the claim being made for this product? A claim about hydration should be supported by hydration measurements. A claim about visible wrinkles requires evidence for that outcome. A laboratory mechanism is not the same as a demonstrated result in people.
Where Pick Me Up fits
Pick Me Up combines DracoBelle Nu with hyaluronic acid, liposomal glutathione, resveratrol, and vitamin C in a ready-to-drink format. We discuss the research as ingredient evidence, rather than a guarantee that a bottle will reproduce the study's outcome.
For a broader look at the category, read Do Beauty Drinks Actually Work? or our hyaluronic acid guide. To explore the beverage, shop Pick Me Up Beauty Water.
Frequently asked questions
Was Pick Me Up used in this trial?
No. The paper describes capsules containing the studied extract and matching placebo capsules.
Does a study timeline guarantee when I will see a change?
No. Research time points describe when participants were assessed. They are not a personal results schedule.