7 simple steps to compare products and avoid big promises.
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A supplement label can look confusing. These steps make it easier to compare products and to spot warning signs.
Look at the serving size, the list of ingredients and the amount of each one. Amounts are usually in milligrams (mg) or micrograms (mcg).
A blend lists a total weight but not the amount of each ingredient. That makes it hard to know if you get a useful dose. Clear doses are a better sign.
Ask: is the amount in the capsule close to the amount used in human studies? If a company does not say, that is a limit in what you can know.
Some products are tested by independent labs. Look for seals or lab reports, but remember that a seal shows quality of manufacturing, not that the product works.
Words like “cure,” “repairs,” or “works for everyone” are red flags. In the United States, supplements cannot claim to treat, cure or prevent a disease.
Show the label to your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take blood thinners, blood pressure or diabetes medicines.
A money-back guarantee is useful, but check how long it lasts, who pays shipping, and who handles the refund.
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