How to Read a Supplement Facts Panel Without Being Fooled

A good label answers three questions: what is in it, how much, and in what form.

1. What

Look for every active ingredient by name. The list should match what the front of the bottle claims.

2. How much

Amounts should appear in milligrams or micrograms, with a percent of daily value where one exists. A blend that shows only a total weight hides the split.

3. Which form

Forms change absorption and strength: zinc oxide vs zinc picolinate, beta-carotene vs preformed vitamin A. Naming the form is good practice.

Test it on Retina Clear

• What: 21 ingredients named. Good.
• Form: given for the vitamins and minerals. Good.
• How much: nothing published on the page we reviewed. This is the gap.

Before you buy any product like this, ask the seller for a full Supplement Facts panel image.

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