How to read a supplement label like a scientist

The single most useful habit in wellness shopping is turning the pack over. Almost everything you need to judge a product is on the back panel.

Watch for proprietary blends. If ten ingredients share one combined weight, you cannot know whether any of them are present at a meaningful dose.

Check the serving size before the numbers. A label showing impressive values per 100 g can collapse when the actual serving is 5 g.

Finally, look for batch-level testing. A brand willing to share a certificate of analysis for the batch code on your pack has nothing to hide.