Smart Buying
Understanding Supplement Labels
The label is your best source of information about what's actually in a supplement.
By the Horsefil Research & Buying Guide editorial team · Published
The Supplement Facts panel
It lists serving size, servings per container, and each dietary ingredient with its amount per serving.
Proprietary blends
A blend lists its total weight but not the amount of each ingredient, making it hard to judge dose or safety.
Who made it
FDA rules require the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor on the label.