Safe and Effective Dietary Supplements – Online Reference Guide

If you take supplements or know some one who does, please continue reading. This is worth 30 seconds of your time, I promise.

For over 22 years, I’ve been working to positively impact the lives of others by sharing what I’ve learned, experienced and researched. Part of this mission was putting my Master’s in Nutritional Sciences to good use in combination with my years of experience as a dietary supplement counselor to investigate the safety and efficacy (effectiveness) of dietary supplements as well as those shown to be quality products by analyzing various available and reliable resources (scientific journals) to create an avenue for people to learn about what products are Tested and True

The knowledge below will help you save money and avoid getting ripped off when it comes to investing in supplements.

What You Need to Know About Supplements

With the passing of the Dietary Supplement Health and Safety Act in 1994, the definition of supplements changed and the industry exploded. At the same time, the supplement industry’s regulation became limited and many people were adversely affected by supplements. In response, the FDA issued a statement in 1998,

“We, as consumers, along with manufacturers, are responsible for the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements.” 

This allowed supplement businesses to grow. It also meant 2 things…

1. Consumer safety and protection was left to manufacturers to meet “Good Manufacturing Practices.”

2. Consumers had to do research to find safe and effective supplements

To help consumers save time and money, and help health care practitioners who take and recommend supplements, I consolidated several years of research to put together a research-based reference guide to find Tested and True supplements below. 

What is a Tested and True Supplement?

Tested (safe) and True (effective) simply means a product passed independent testing, meaning that the product contents are consistent with the manufacturer’s product label, or the product has been shown to be safe and effective in appropriate doses for certain conditions based on what the manufacturer’s label says about what’s in the bottle.* (Please keep in mind that even the products that were classified as Tested and True can have counter indications with certain medications and it’s best to consult with a physician prior to using any dietary supplement).

With consumer safety in mind, I created a Tested and True  reference guide below, which includes research from consumereports.org, as well as several other reputable sources who set standards for quality and purity, including the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).

How I Can Help You

To help you find Tested and True supplements, simply scroll down and click the supplements of interest. If you have questions about any products, please e-mail me. This list continues to evolve with new research and I’ll do my best to help.

Research-Based Reference Guide for Tested and True Dietary Supplements

Tested and True: Omega-3s and Fish Oil

Tested and True: Krill Oil

Tested and True: Multivitamins

Tested and True: Vitamin D

Tested and True: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10)

Tested and True: Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Tested and True: Probiotics

Tested and True: Muscle Enhancers – Creatine & More

Tested and True: Muscle Enhancers – Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) & More

Tested and True: Nutrition Bars

Tested and True: Protein Powders and Nutrition Drinks

Tested and True: Weight Loss Accelerators and Appetite Controllers

Tested and True: Mood Booster SAM-e

Tested and True: Mood Booster St. Johns’ Wort

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References:

*Consumer Reports, CL, USP, and NSF (2010-2016).

 

About Dave Barnas, M.S., CES, NASM-CPT

Dave is the true health guy. He is the founder and owner of True Health Unlimited, LLC, a personal health and fitness company in Tolland, CT & Wellness Writers, a subscription wellness newsletter service that incorporates live & virtual wellness workshops for companies across New England. Dave earned both a Bachelor's (1998) and Master's Degree (2000) in Nutritional Science from the University of Connecticut, and also holds certifications as a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Group Instructor, and Nutrition Specialist. He's also the lead author for four published works. Dave has over 20 years of combined experience in nutrition counseling, dietary supplement advising, personal training, corrective exercise training, health coaching and public speaking. In addition, he's spent over 25 years studying spirituality, meditation, and personal growth strategies. Dave's clients are all ages: youth, college championship level athletes, folks in their retired years, and everywhere in between. He's worked with three of the nation's leading physicians as a dietary supplement advisor and been a guest lecturer at Harvard University, Yale University, UConn, St. Joseph College and various church groups, health clubs, and high schools. In 2013, he was invited to Whole Foods Market to share his Real Food Therapy Guide. And in 2015, Dave's funny "Snowga" (yoga in the snow) video caught the attention of The National Weather Channel, who aired it to shake off cabin fever and bring laughter. In 2016, Dave & Hollie (his wife) founded Wellness Writers and deliver evidence-based Wellness E-newsletters to spread a message of health and happiness to various businesses throughout the US. Dave currently serves as a personal trainer in Tolland as well as a wellness coach and writer for several businesses, gyms and wellness facilities throughout the US.

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