Reading the label: What every consumer should know

Below are some guidelines for the kind of information that consumers should look for in comparing label information of supplements:

• Statement of standardisation of the extract
• Statement describing which compounds the product is standardised to
• Statement describing which parts of the plant are used in the formulation
• Complete ingredient quantity breakdown per tablet
• Recommended daily dose
• Weight and number of tablets per package
• Product expiration date
• A phone number and/or website address for company information and contact details

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