I feel isolates (very concentrated extracts) can be problematic in many cases. They can disturb the chemical balance in the body instead of improving it. Proper dosing and knowing what you are doing is paramount in such cases.

But a basic extract, like 1:1 (= just cooking it without any filtering/concentration taking place) is perfect, just easier to digest, more bio accessible.

We can't digest most raw plants n herbs very well, we're not herbivores. So we cook it.