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What’s Really in Your Supplements? The Truth Behind “Proprietary Blends”
- Alice
- May 12
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 30
You’ve probably seen them before - supplements with their exciting “Unique proprietary antioxidant blend.” 🙄
And they sound impressive, right? Like something crafted in a high-tech lab by someone in a white coat who really knows their stuff.
Like the missing magic your body’s been craving.
But here’s the truth most people don’t know…
Those mysterious supplement “blends” might sound powerful - but they’re often a clever smokescreen.
And honestly, that doesn’t sit right with me. Especially when, like me, you need to be really careful about what you take because of medication or potential interactions.
So, when your health isn’t something you can just guess your way through, transparency in wellness products becomes non-negotiable. I want to know exactly what’s going into my body - no hidden formulas, no vague promises, no dodgy ingridients. Just the truth.
So What Is a Proprietary Blend?
A “proprietary blend” while technically legally allowed within a product description, is a way companies can list a group of ingredients - without telling you how much of each one is actually in there. 🤯
In 2023 a study in the Journal of Nutrition found that 21% of supplements on the market were using these blends to hide what was really inside. That’s over one in five. And that to me, blows my mind.
It's done quite often to protect a company's "recipe", or to create hype that consumer's are getting something special and uniquely crafted.
But it can leave you guessing. And feeling conned.
And for a lot of brands? They’re mission isn't to support or protect your health.
It's to protect their profits. 😕
(✨That’s why I choose supplements that tell me exactly what I’m putting in my body, down to the milligram...no secrets, no smokescreens.
Why Transparency Really Matters
For me - and probably for you too - this isn’t about being fussy.
It’s about:
Making empowered choices - You deserve to know what you’re taking, and why.
Avoiding things your body reacts to - No mystery ingredients messing with your system.
Getting real results - Because tiny trace amounts aren’t enough to move the needle.
(If you’re done guessing your way through supplements too, I really recommend starting with this range.
✅ Clear ingredients
✅ Clinically meaningful amounts
✅ Prices that don’t make you gasp
What About LiveGood?
This is where LiveGood stands out for me.
This is why I'm proud to be a partner of theirs.
Because they’re rewriting the rules when it comes to "proprietary blends" in that every product they offer tells you exactly what’s inside. ✅
Down to the milligram.
No shady blends, no hiding behind fancy marketing speak.
Just high-quality, proven ingredients at the amounts that actually make a difference.
Take their Organic Super Greens for example - you can see every ingredient and how much of it you’re getting (have a look at the full Super Greens breakdown here.) No guesswork. No surprises. Just clarity. And I love that. 😊
It’s one of the reasons I feel good recommending their products to others, because I trust them with my health - and that means something.
On Your Own Wellness Journey
If you’ve ever stood in the supplement aisle or browsed Amazon feeling overwhelmed and unsure…if you’ve ever spent money on products that didn’t do what they promised…if you’ve ever felt like you were fumbling in the dark when it came to your health…
You’re not alone.
❌ It's one of the major flaws of the wellness supplement industry. ❌
But, you don’t have to settle.
Not for mystery "blends".
Not for overpriced hype.
Not for vague promises.
You can choose supplements that are honest, effective, and supportive of your goals, because your body, your energy, your well-being - they matter. You matter.
Stay radiant, stay informed, and always trust your instincts when it comes to your health. 🌿
Click the button below and explore the LiveGood range - no fluff, no fillers, just pure, effective ingredients that support your wellbeing (and tell you exactly what's inside).
Your health deserves honesty.
And so do you.
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