AT A GLANCE
Compare the ingredient form, daily amount, and serving schedule on the label with the study’s Methods section.
How closely a formula matches a particular study depends on the ingredient form, daily amount, and serving schedule. Compare those details on the product’s full label with the paper’s Methods section.
Compare the important details
Check the ingredient’s exact identity and form, including any salt or botanical extract. Then compare the amount used each day, the number of doses, the study duration, and any accompanying ingredients.
Keep the serving basis consistent. For example, NEO Berberine — 400 mg declares berberine per serving. You still need the product’s directions to compare total daily use with a research protocol.
Ask about a specific comparison
Send support the study and product links if you would like to understand how the research relates to the formula. Include a label photo and lot number for a bottle you own.
Follow the product’s directions while you seek clarification. Taking extra capsules to reproduce a study can change your intake of every ingredient in the formula.
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