How to read a supplement label properly

Most of what you need to judge a supplement is on the label. It is just not always easy to find.

1. Amount per serving, not per bottle

Front-of-pack numbers are often the total in the container. What matters is how much you get per dose, and how many doses a day the directions specify.

2. Serving size

A generous-looking figure can rely on a large serving. Check how many capsules, sprays or scoops make one serving.

3. Named compound

"NAD" alone is vague. Look for the precise compound. The same applies across categories: "magnesium" tells you much less than "magnesium bisglycinate".

4. The full ingredient list

Actives plus everything else. If a label lists "other ingredients" without naming them, that is a gap.

5. Proprietary blends

If several ingredients are grouped under one total, you cannot know how much of each you are getting. That is the point of the format, from the seller's perspective.

6. Warnings and storage

Often the most useful part. Contraindications tell you who should not take it; storage tells you whether it needs refrigerating once opened.

Apply all six to our products too. If something is missing, tell us and we will fix it.