Beware What’s Hiding in Your Supplements

Hello Warriors!

This week, I want to pause and talk about supplements. As an Integrative Nutrition Specialist, I work with people who take everything from a basic multivitamin to complex supplement stacks aimed at performance, energy, or longevity. One of the most important reminders I share with clients is that supplements aren’t all created equal. The ingredient highlighted on the front of the label doesn’t always tell the full story—what’s listed on the back matters just as much.

When it comes to supplements, it’s essential to look beyond the headline ingredient and pay attention to everything else in the formula. Creatine is a perfect example. Pure creatine monohydrate is a single-ingredient supplement that has been extensively studied and shown to be both safe and effective. Research consistently links creatine to improved strength and power output, increased muscle mass, enhanced exercise performance, and even cognitive and neurological benefits. Because of this strong evidence base, creatine is often considered one of the most reliable supplements available.

Creatine gummies, however, are a different story. While they may contain creatine, they also typically include a long list of additional ingredients that aren’t necessary for the supplement to work. These can include added sugars or sugar alcohols, artificial and “natural” flavors and colors, gelatin, preservatives, and acids used to improve taste and shelf life. Some of these ingredients may contribute to blood sugar spikes, digestive discomfort, or unnecessary calorie intake—especially when taken daily. The convenience and candy-like appeal of gummies can mask the fact that you’re no longer just consuming creatine; you’re consuming a processed product with trade-offs. This is why reading labels matters: the form a supplement comes in can significantly change what you’re actually taking.

I’ve been seeing a lot of influencers and celebrities promoting creatine gummies lately, often focusing on convenience while glossing over the ingredient list. Being an informed consumer means looking beyond the marketing and understanding exactly what you’re putting into your body.

As an Integrative Nutrition Specialist, I only provide guidance that I 100% believe in—and more often than not, follow myself. That’s why I recommend Thorne supplements to my clients and have trusted them in my own routine for years. Thorne believes the health equation is simple: to feel your best, trust what’s proven. Their supplements go through four rounds of testing, ingredient validation, and trusted third-party certifications—so quality isn’t just a promise, it’s a transparent process you can see for yourself.

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