Supplemental Advice: 5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Supplement

Supplemental Advice: 5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Supplement

May 23, 2025 | By Kirk Orelup

By Liz Sue
Introduction by Kirk Orelup


“Those who know me well know that I do not promote supplements. Instead, I educate my clients in the joys of a healthy lifestyle, which includes healthy eating habits. When someone has a genuine need to fill in a nutritional gap (such as when directed by a doctor), I refer them to Liz Sue, a certified nutritionist, for ‘supplemental’ advice. Below, Liz offers five questions to ask yourself when choosing a supplement.”
Kirk Orelup


  • Does the supplement disintegrate properly so its nutrients are bioavailable to your cells?
  • If it doesn’t break down, your body cannot absorb the nutrients and will excrete the supplement whole. (Ask the Porta Potty guys. They’ll tell you.)

  • Are you consuming artificial colours, dyes, or sweeteners with your supplement?
  • Watch out for ingredients like Aspartame, Sucralose, or other artificial sweeteners.

  • Is high heat used during processing, potentially damaging the nutrients?
  • What extraction method is used to isolate the nutrients?
  • Are the ingredients food-based, synthetic, or isolates? (This affects how your body recognizes and uses them.)

  • Is the company committed to scientific research, or are they just skilled at marketing?
  • Do they publish research on their website?
  • Is the research third-party, peer-reviewed, and medically referenced – or just an advertisement?
  • Are pro-athletes and practitioners using the products without being paid to do so?
  • Did those professionals seek out the company, or were they recruited for endorsements?

  • Are raw materials tested even when certified as pesticide- and contaminant-free?
  • Does the company test every batch to protect your health and ensure product integrity?

  • Does the company offer a 100% money-back guarantee?
  • Do they uphold these four standards?
    • Ingredient Purity
    • Honest Labelling
    • Product Potency
    • Delivery into Your System

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