Label guides
How to read a health supplement label in India: an 8-point checklist
An 8-point checklist for reading an Indian health supplement label, from the FSSAI licence number to %RDA and warnings, with the FSSAI rules behind each point.
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Health Knowledge
Clear, label-true guides to everyday supplements.
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Multivitamins
How to choose a daily multivitamin in India: reading the nutrient table and %RDA
How to compare daily multivitamins in India using the nutrient table and %RDA, with ICMR-NIN 2020 values for men and women and a worked example.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar tablets vs liquid and gummies: how to compare labels
Liquid, gummies, effervescent or chewable: how to compare apple cider vinegar products by the amount per serving, the other ingredients, the directions and the warnings.
Biotin
Plant-based vs synthetic biotin: what Agathi (Sesbania) extract labels tell you
What biotin is, how much adults need, what Agathi (Sesbania grandiflora) is, what really differs between plant-based and synthetic biotin, and why to mention biotin before a blood test.