What Does “Bioavailability” Mean?
“Bioavailability” is one of the most commonly used terms in the supplement world. It appears in ads, product descriptions, and even bold label claims. Yet when people try to…
Supplement Education
A collection of clear, evidence-based articles designed to help you understand supplement labels, ingredient quality, dosing, and common industry practices. Learn how to evaluate products confidently and avoid marketing tricks with simple, science-aligned guidance.
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The Zinc Trap: Why a „15mg” Supplement Is Often Stronger Than a „30mg” One
If you walk into a supplement aisle today, you will likely see two bottles of Zinc side by side. One screams „30mg” in bold letters on the front. The…
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What Is Elemental Magnesium?
Magnesium supplements can be surprisingly confusing. You might see “magnesium bisglycinate”, “magnesium citrate”, “magnesium oxide” and several other forms each with different numbers on the label. Then another number…
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What Makes a Supplement “Clean”
“Clean” has become one of the most overused words in the supplement world. You’ll see it on powders, capsules, gummies, greens blends, and everything in between. The irony is…
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What is the difference between extracts and powders?
If you’ve spent any time reading supplement labels, you’ve likely noticed that some ingredients appear as basic “powders”, while others are labeled as “extracts”. The terms sound similar, but…
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Why Do Supplements Use Silicon Dioxide?
If you’ve ever checked the “Other ingredients” section on a supplement label, you’ve probably seen silicon dioxide. It appears in everything from simple magnesium capsules to complex multi-ingredient blends….
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Whey Isolate vs Concentrate: What’s the Real Difference?
If you’ve browsed protein powders or walked past them in a store, you’ve likely seen “whey isolate” and “whey concentrate” placed side by side. They look nearly identical, come…
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What Is Pixie Dusting in Supplements?
Pixie dusting is one of those supplement terms people hear in passing but rarely understand. It sounds dramatic, but the reality is much more ordinary. It refers to an…
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What Is a Proprietary Blend?
If you’ve ever turned a supplement bottle around and seen a long list of ingredients grouped under one bolded name with a single total weight, you’ve already encountered a…
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The Most Common Underdosed Ingredients in Supplements (And Why It Happens)
Many supplement formulas promise the world on the front of the bottle, only to deliver far less when you flip it around. Underdosing is one of the most common…