Supplement Savvy: Reading Labels

You find yourself standing in the supplement aisle, scratching your head and trying to figure out what supplement is right for you. The answer to that challenge may be found in a section of the package that deserves a little more attention — the back label. Just as packaged foods have nutrition facts that can help us make smarter choices, supplement labels will help guide you to becoming a supplement-savvy shopper.

First it is important to know that the labeling of supplements is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and by law, the label must be accurate. For a quick explanation of what each section means, click here.

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