How to Read Supplement Labels Correctly

The supplement label is where marketing meets reality. Learning to read one properly saves money, avoids junk, and lets you compare products honestly.

The Non-Negotiables

1. Individual ingredient doses. If the label shows a "proprietary blend" listing multiple ingredients under a single milligram figure, you can't tell how much of anything you're actually getting. Skip.
2. Ingredient forms. "L-Citrulline" is not the same as "L-Citrulline Malate 2:1." "Niacin" comes in several forms with different effects. The specific form matters.
3. Serving size vs total capsules per bottle. Some brands list a big dose but require 4 capsules per serving. Multiply serving size by daily servings for the real cost per day.
4. Country of manufacture. "Distributed by" is not the same as "made in." Look for the actual manufacturing statement.
5. Facility certification. GMP certification means the facility meets Good Manufacturing Practice standards. FDA-registered means the facility (not the product) is registered with the FDA.

Marketing Red Flags

• "Doctors hate this one weird trick"
• Any before/after photo that seems too dramatic to be real
• Claims of curing, treating, or preventing specific diseases (dietary supplements can't legally do this)
• Countdown timers or "only 3 left in stock" pressure tactics
• No listed manufacturer or physical address
• No refund policy or a refund window shorter than 30 days

What to Actually Compare

When comparing two products:

1. List each product's ingredients with doses side by side.
2. Divide total cost by the number of daily servings.
3. Check refund policies.
4. Read a few 1-star reviews (not just the 5-star ones).

The MemoHoney Label

MemoHoney® lists all six ingredients with their forms explicitly: L-Arginine, L-Arginine AKG 2:1 Extract, L-Citrulline HCl, L-Citrulline Malate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), and Beta-Alanine. Manufactured in the USA in an FDA-registered, GMP-certified facility. 60-day money-back guarantee. See the full ingredient page.