How To Read A Supplement Label Like A Pro
The Supplement Facts panel on the bottle is the best source of truth. Here is how to read it, and why we ask you to check yours.
Start with the serving size
Amounts are listed per serving, and a serving may be more than one capsule. A third-party review says the directions are 2 capsules daily, so compare the panel’s serving size with that.
Check each amount and its form
Look for milligrams or micrograms for every active ingredient, plus the form, for example methylcobalamin for B12, 5-MTHF for folate or P5P for B6. Be cautious of “proprietary blends” that hide individual amounts.
Read “other ingredients”
Capsule shell, fillers and flavors are listed here. Check it for allergens or anything you avoid.
Look for independent testing
Seals from groups such as USP or NSF mean a third party tested the product. The absence of a seal is not proof of a problem, but its presence is a useful extra signal. The FDA does not approve supplements before sale.
What we could and could not read
The pack images we received were too small to read the Supplement Facts panel, so we do not publish amounts. We rely on the label you receive.
🩺 Before you start, take a photo of the panel, the lot number and the expiry date. If something does not match what you expected, contact the seller.
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