Question 1

What is NutraSmarts?

Accepted Answer

NutraSmarts is a free, research-grade supplement ingredient database with 287 ingredient profiles, 833+ clinical trial citations, and a free FDA-compliant Supplement Facts label generator. We provide evidence-based information for consumers, formulators, and health professionals.

Question 2

How are NutraSmarts evidence ratings determined?

Accepted Answer

Our evidence levels (Preliminary, Limited, Moderate, Strong, Very Strong) are based on the quantity and quality of human clinical trials, including double-blind randomized controlled trials, study replication, and consensus across the published research literature.

Question 3

Are studied doses different from manufacturer recommended doses?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we cite studied doses directly from clinical trials, which often differ from manufacturer-recommended doses on supplement labels. Knowing the dose used in research helps you evaluate whether a product contains a clinically meaningful amount of an ingredient.

Question 4

Is the Supplement Facts label tool actually free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our browser-based Supplement Facts label generator is completely free with no signup required. It produces FDA-compliant labels following 21 CFR 101.36 formatting rules. You can use it as much as you'd like at no cost.

Question 5

How often is NutraSmarts updated?

Accepted Answer

We continuously add new ingredients and update existing profiles when significant new clinical research is published. Our database covers both established ingredients and emerging branded ingredients from major suppliers like NuLiv Science, NNB Nutrition, PLT Health Solutions, Nutrition21, and many others.

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