How to Evaluate Supplement Quality

A plain-language guide to judging supplement quality: testing, labels, and the red flags worth knowing.

In preparation. This article has not been written yet. The outline below shows the sections it will cover once it has been written and medically reviewed.

Why supplement quality varies so much

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Third-party testing and certifications

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How to read a supplement label

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Common red flags in marketing and labeling

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Contamination and purity concerns

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Questions to ask before you buy

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The bottom line

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Sources

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By Mike Cowan, DO
Medically reviewed by Mike Cowan, DO