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Chapter 26 of 30 · 14 min read

Supplement Audit: Evidence vs Marketing

By Omar AbdohUpdated

What this chapter covers

The global supplement market is worth well over 150 billion dollars annually. The number of supplements with strong evidence for a healthy, well-fed trainee is roughly five.

This chapter is an audit. Supplements are graded by evidence quality, not by marketing budget or popularity. Some widely mocked products work; some beloved ones do not.

In this chapter

  • Tier 1: Strong Evidence
  • Tier 2: Moderate Evidence, Situational
  • Tier 3: Weak Or No Evidence
  • The Order Of Operations
  • Execution Checklist
  • Sources and reading notes

This book is educational and is not medical advice. It cannot account for your medical history, medication or injuries. Speak to a qualified clinician before changing how you eat or train, particularly if you are pregnant, managing a health condition, or returning from injury.

This chapter is part of the complete edition. Read chapter 1 free or see what is included.