Supplement labels: the guide to reading and choosing yours better!

When choosing a supplement, many people decide on the brand, price or the most attractive packaging. But the most important information is on the label — and few know how to truly interpret it. Knowing how to read a label is what separates a conscious choice from a blind purchase: that's where the data is that guarantees safety, suitability for your needs and the certainty that you are paying for what the product actually delivers. What the law requires on a label Anvisa determines a series of mandatory information on every food supplement, including: Target audience and recommended age group Warnings for use Nutritional table, with composition per portion List of ingredients, in descending order of quantity Recommendation for use Manufacturer's data Information about gluten The items have the function of informing and guiding the consumer and allowing products to be compared fairly. Target audience, warnings and manufacturer data Three pieces of information deserve attention before even looking at the formula. The first is the target audience: the label needs to make it clear whether the supplement is suitable for adults or children, and the recommended age range, avoiding inappropriate use by an audience other than that indicated. The second are consumption warnings, which inform, for example, whether pregnant women, nursing mothers or children should not consume that product, or whether there is any special care to be observed — such as the presence of gluten, for example. The third is the manufacturer's data. A regular label always has the full CNPJ and address. When this information is absent, it is a strong indication of irregularity. Nutritional table: the heart of the label In the photo, our Creatine Maltta with the nutritional table highlighted to prove the purity and quality that your training requires. Image generated by Artificial Intelligence - Chat GPT. This is where the most useful information is found to understand what the product offers — and compare them with others: Portion: recommended amount (capsules, tablets, sachets or measuring measures) to deliver the nutrients described. If the portion is 2 capsules and provides 260 mg of magnesium, you need to consume both to obtain this amount. Servings per package: indicates how many days of use a bottle offers. A bottle with 60 capsules, 2 per day, provides 30 days of use. %VD (Daily Value): shows how much the portion contributes to the daily reference need for a nutrient. A supplement that delivers 50% DV of calcium covers half of the daily requirement; the rest comes from food. Amount of nutrients per serving: absolute values ??(mg, mcg, etc.) of each nutrient, allowing you to know exactly how much you are ingesting. Energy value, carbohydrates, sugars, proteins, fats and sodium: complete the nutritional profile and are also mandatory. The list of ingredients complements this reading: in descending order of quantity, it is possible to check all the ingredients present in the formula and their concentrations. It also contains excipients — substances with functions such as filling, flowability and protection against moisture —, which are essential for the product's shelf stability. How Malta guarantees reliable labels At Malta Nutrition, accuracy between what is on the label and what is actually in the capsule is a priority. Care begins with the qualification of suppliers, goes through the standardization of processes and involves rigorous controls at each stage of production — from mixing the ingredients to the precision of encapsulation —, ensuring informed dosage and concentration. In addition to technical rigor, Malta invests in clear communication: the labels are developed to inform and guide, without compromising the precision required by regulations, so that anyone can understand what they are consuming. Knowing how to read a label is a simple but powerful step towards conscious supplementation. Do you want to know about products with transparent labels and the quality you can see? Visit the Malta website and discover our entire line of supplements.