Jojanneke van den Berg

Safe food supplement use: combining, timing and reading labels Do you use one or more food supplements? It is important to consider not only the active ingredient, but also the dosage, timing, combinations, medication use and the information on the label. The following articles explain what to look for, helping you make informed choices based on the composition of the product and your personal situation. Why food supplements differ so much in price You browse through the webshop and see a wide range of magnesium supplements. One costs €19.95, another €32.50. Same product name, same number of capsules, yet a significant price difference. Why? The answer lies in a series of decisions manufacturers make. Decisions that aren’t always visible on the packaging or in the product description. This article explains the key price‑determining factors so you can compare products with confidence. How to read a food supplement label The back of a supplement package contains far more useful information than the front, but it isn’t always easy to interpret. A food supplement label provides exactly the details you need to make an informed choice. In this article, we walk you through each section and explain what it means. Clean label supplements: what does it mean? The term “clean label” appears increasingly on supplement packaging and in marketing. Yet what it actually means is less clear. There is no official definition, no legal standard and no independent body that monitors its use. As a result, clean label can be meaningful, but it can also be used loosely. This article explains what the term means in practice and how you can assess whether a product that claims to be “clean label” truly meets that expectation. Common myths about dietary supplements Supplements are not a replacement for food, and they are not medicines. They are exactly what the name says: dietary supplements. Products intended to supplement your daily diet. Many stories circulate about their use. What's true, and what's a myth? How to recognize a high-quality supplement? The range of supplements is vast, and price differences are significant. But how do you know if a product is actually of high quality and not just expensive or beautifully packaged? Quality is not found on the front of the packaging. It lies in the choices the manufacturer has made regarding raw materials, the production process, and transparency. This article provides a practical framework for evaluating supplements without needing to be a biochemist.