Reading the label like a pro

Every supplement bottle in the US carries a Supplement Facts panel in the same layout. Learn it once and you can read any label in a minute.

1. Serving sizeThe top line says what counts as one serving. For SodaFil, that is one capsule a day.
2. Servings per containerShows how many servings the bottle holds. Each bottle contains 30 capsules.
3. Amount per servingLists each of the five ingredients with its amount, side by side.
4. Other ingredientsThe capsule shell and anything added to help the blend flow.
5. DirectionsPrinted by the maker and the final word on timing and amount.

A checklist for your bottle

• Does the product name match what you ordered?
• Is the serving size one capsule?
• Do the servings per container read 30?
• Do you see all five ingredients by name?
• Do the directions say how and when to take it?

Why the bottle is the source of record

Websites, including this one, explain ideas. Only the label printed on your bottle lists the exact amounts for the batch you hold, so always give it the last word.