Supplement FAQs

Start with the practical need you want to address. Read the relevant guide, then compare product labels rather than building a large routine immediately.

No. Decide what your meals and training already cover, then consider whether one specific product would make your routine more practical.

Begin with dietary requirements, protein per serving, flavour and value. Read our protein powder guide.

Our creatine guide explains monohydrate and HCl, powder and capsules, and how to choose around your preferences, tolerance and routine.

Read the stated amounts, caffeine declaration and warnings. Use our pre-workout guide to build a shortlist.

Not always. A labelled serving may contain one or several scoops. Check the directions and match the nutrition panel to that amount.

No. Powder weight includes all ingredients. Use the stated protein amount in the nutrition panel.

It can help compare powders with different serving sizes. Also check the serving you intend to use, because that is what you will actually consume.

Do not assume so. Ingredients, allergens and nutrition can differ; check the panel for the exact flavour.

No. One milligram equals 1,000 micrograms. Match units before comparing amounts.

Not reliably. A total blend weight does not disclose each individual ingredient amount.

No. A natural description does not establish individual suitability. Read the ingredients and warnings.

Check for repeated ingredients and amounts first. If suitability is uncertain, ask a qualified healthcare professional.

Check with your pharmacist or clinician before use. Have the full product label available so they can assess the actual ingredients.

Stop taking it and seek medical advice. Do not try to resolve the reaction by experimenting with the amount. UK guidance.

No. Check the full allergen statement separately. Vegan suitability is not an allergen guarantee.

Compare the cost for an equivalent serving or amount. Use our comparison guide for a worked example.

Follow the specific product's storage instructions. Keep the original packaging so the directions, warnings and date remain available.

Check the listed sizes and our protein samples and sachets collection where available.

Manufacturers may change formulas or packaging. Use the current pack instructions and ask for clarification if the product information is inconsistent.

No. Check what a testing scheme covers and the relevant batch record. Competitive athletes should seek sport-specific advice.