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Data-driven analysis of the supplement industry.

May 20, 2026

How Many Supplements Still Contain Titanium Dioxide?

We scanned 116,409 supplement labels for titanium dioxide — banned as a food additive in the EU since 2022, still widespread in the US. Here is what we found.

Apr 16, 2026

Best Magnesium for Sleep in 2026: What the Labels Actually Show

There are more than a dozen forms of magnesium on the market. Only a few have evidence relevant to sleep — and most labels don't tell you which form they use. Status: Published

Apr 16, 2026

Vitamin D2 vs D3: What Your Label Should Say

Not all vitamin D is the same. D3 is significantly more potent at raising blood levels than D2 — but many labels don't tell you which form you're getting.

Apr 16, 2026

Proprietary Blends: What Your Supplement Label Is Hiding

A majority of multi-ingredient supplements use proprietary blends that hide ingredient amounts. Here's why that matters and how to spot them.

Mar 28, 2026

We Analyzed 116,000 Supplement Labels — Here's What We Found

A data-driven look at dosage transparency, filler ingredients, and label quality across the entire US supplement market.

Mar 28, 2026

FDA Recalled 574 Dietary Supplements — Here's What They Had in Common

Analysis of FDA enforcement actions against supplement companies. What patterns emerge?

Mar 28, 2026

Which Supplement Brands Have the Cleanest Labels?

We ranked 5,790 brands by formulation cleanliness. The results may surprise you.

Mar 28, 2026

The Most Common Fillers in Dietary Supplements

Magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide — how prevalent are they, and should you care?