Common Knowledge and F.A.Q.:16.I am concerned about the ingredients in my dietary supplement. How do I know the sources of single-ingredient products (such as EPO, 5-HTP, etc.) and how do I know the fillers a product may contain?
If you have special dietary restrictions, it is important to learn how to read a label (FAQ 2) and ask questions to understand the ingredients present in a dietary supplement.
The most important area on the label is the supplement box. In addition to the listed ingredients, the bottom of the box should list the excipients or added "fillers", such as rice powder, gelatin, and glycerin.
Many manufacturers add a statement assuring that there are no artificial preservatives, coloring, flavors, salt, soy, yeast, sugar and/or wheat contained in their product, which is intended for the benefit of people with special dietary restrictions; however, this is not a required statement and may not be found on all labels of products free of these ingredients.
In addition to added fillers, it is often advisable to understand the source of your supplement. For example, you may want to know that your 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) was derived from a plant, or whether or not the CMO (cetyl myristoleate) in your supplement is derived from an animal source.
If you are a strict vegetarian you may want to avoid encapsulated products because the capsule may be made from animal sources of gelatin.
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Common Knowledge and F.A.Q.:16.I am concerned about the ingredients in my dietary supplement. How do I know the sources of single-ingredient products (such as EPO, 5-HTP, etc.) and how do I know the fillers a product may contain?
If you have special dietary restrictions, it is important to learn how to read a label (
