Researching supplements is frustrating and it takes forever. Confusing studies, product shills, too-good-to-be-true promises, complex blends of strange mystery ingredients… how can you choose? Buy the right supplement, and improve your quality of life… buy the wrong supplement and you are throwing away money.
This website is a valuable inside resource on what really works.
Supplements In Review (SiR) is your ultimate one-stop-destination for nutritional supplement research, ratings and reviews.
What is Our Goal at SiR?
We help you save time in researching supplements by sharing actionable product reviews that are:
- Fast. You can read a review in 5 minutes—but it takes hours for us to write.
- Easy. Want to know why a supplement works? We make science simple for you.
- Credible. We research real science from solid sources and distill the best for you.
- Transparent. We show you where we get our information, click and you’re there.
- Honest. SiR is a “No gimmick” zone. We call out bad supplements to protect you.
This website is supported by nutritional supplement industry insiders who have seen it all. In the words of our team: “We know great formulations when we see them. We recognize flops, uncover dangers, and expose poor-quality products that are bad for you and bad for the industry.”
SiR shares “in the know” supplements tips, secrets and strategies that you can’t get anywhere else.
Visit the “About SiR” page to learn more about us.
How to use Supplements in Review:
How you use SiR depends on what you are looking for:
- “I want a quick overview.” Visit our post archives for quick snapshots of our latest articles and updates.
- “I want to learn everything.” Our specific ingredient pages give a detailed analysis of individual nutrients, along with our recommendations for using them.
- “Just tell me which supplement is best!” Check out our ratings and reviews for Nootropics, Joint Supplements, Multi’s, Pre-Workouts, and Proteins.
Along the way, check out our guides on everything from “How to Choose a Joint Supplement” to informative articles like “Rhodiola Rosea as a Pre-Workout.”
How we review supplements:
Our Supplements in Review Rating Index is a 10-point scale based on unique 7-point criteria:
- Research (2 points): We deconstruct the evidence behind each ingredient in a supplements.
- Ingredients (2 points): Is the supplement using premium ingredients, or cheap “junk” that fails?
- Formulation (2 points): Are the potencies correct? Do they combine ingredients for synergy?
- Trustworthiness (1 point): We check BBB rating, Ripoff Report, FDA warnings, autoship scams.
- Quality (1 point): Manufacturing details, certifications, lab analysis, third-party testing.
- Reputation (1 point): We find the trends on consumer reviews, both good and bad.
- X-Factors (1 point): Branding, website, customer service, and labelling can tell a lot.
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