Health & Supplements

Report unsafe products, check supplement evidence and NHS guidance.

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The supplement industry is largely unregulated in the US and UK. These are the official channels for reporting unsafe products — and the independent resources for checking what the evidence actually says before you spend money on something that may do nothing.

FDA MedWatch (US)

fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program

What: Report adverse reactions or safety issues with supplements, food, and medical products to the US Food and Drug Administration.

When to use: If a supplement causes an unexpected reaction or you believe a product is unsafe or mislabelled.

MHRA — Yellow Card (UK)

yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

What: The UK's official system for reporting suspected side effects of medicines and supplements.

When to use: Any unexpected reaction to a supplement or medicine sold in the UK.

Examine.com

examine.com

What: Independent, non-commercial database of supplement research. No ads, no affiliate links. Summarises the actual clinical evidence for hundreds of supplements.

When to use: Before buying any supplement — check what the research actually shows for your specific goal.

NHS — Vitamins and Supplements

nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals

What: NHS guidance on vitamins, minerals and supplements — what they do, recommended doses, and when they're necessary vs unnecessary.

When to use: For reliable, conservative guidance on common supplements from a trusted medical source.