SUPPLEMENTSHORTLIST

Supplement guides

Choose an ingredient or take a closer look at gummies. Each guide explains what to know before you buy.

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Creatine

Find out what creatine does and how to read the label.

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Protein

Whey and casein are types of protein. See what powders add and how their servings compare.

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Gummies

Check what’s in a serving and how gummies compare with powder. No gummy picks yet.

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Electrolytes

How water and electrolyte drinks differ, including sodium and sugar.

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Magnesium

A guide to magnesium labels and common safety questions.

Need help reading a label?

The label basics explain serving sizes, ingredient amounts and % Daily Value.

Learn the label basics

What was actually studied?

A study on an ingredient does not answer every question about the products that contain it. Check what the researchers actually tested.

Sources: NIH: Supplement questions

Taking medicines?

A pharmacist can check a supplement against your medicines. Bring the full label, including the serving size and other ingredients.

Read the safety guidance

Sources: FDA: Medicine interactions

Take a closer look

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Sources

  1. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab)
  2. FDA: Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements (opens in a new tab)