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Insights on supplements, nootropics, and wellness.

21 articles matching "food supplements".

Editorial illustration of oats, yoghurt and varied plant foods; not a product efficacy comparison.

Oct 6, 202612 min read

Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics: what each term means

Probiotic, prebiotic, postbiotic and fermented food explained: the consensus definitions, where evidence exists, how to read a pack and who should ask first.

Editorial illustration of a magnifying glass examining a supplement label.

Wellness

Oct 6, 202613 min read

How to read a supplement label (and a lab certificate)

Portion first, then the nutrient amount, then the claims. Worked label examples, EU and Dutch label rules, and how to read a certificate of analysis.

Editorial illustration of a supplement bottle, checklist and magnifying glass.

Wellness

Oct 6, 20267 min read

How to evaluate supplements: an evidence-led guide

A reusable checklist for judging any supplement: need, evidence, product quality, EU and Dutch rules, safety with medicines and a decision record.