Supplement Label Comparison Exercise: 10 Fields to Check Before Buying
Instead of assuming how “consumers” shop, use a repeatable label exercise that anyone can apply to a supplement product.
10 Fields to Check
- Product identity
- Serving size
- Servings per container
- Active ingredient names
- Amounts per serving
- Ingredient forms where relevant
- Other Ingredients
- Directions and warnings
- Source, testing, or certification claims
- Current package version
For Omega-3 Products
Keep total source oil, total omega-3, EPA, and DHA as separate fields. Do not assume the largest front-label number is the most meaningful comparison.
For Testing Claims
Look for an evidence path: laboratory report, certificate, official program listing, or other current documentation that matches the claimed scope.
For Online Listings
Compare the ecommerce page with the physical package so old serving sizes, images, or certifications do not create false comparisons.
Bottom Line
Label literacy is a concrete skill. It does not require unsupported claims about what all shoppers supposedly do.