Examine.com Supplement-Goals Reference Guide

Put together by Examine.com in 2015.

“What supplements should I buy?” is an extremely common question. While it seems simple, the reality is that there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Depending on your situation (young, old, athletic, inactive), your health goals (general health, diabetic), and other attributes, each person's supplementation approach should be individualized to their needs.

This reference will be your guide to your individualized approach. It is a quick way for you to learn:

Supplements, and what health goals they affect
Health goals, and what supplements have an effect on them


Table of Contents

The Supplement-Goals Reference Guide Examples
How the Data is Accrued How to Read the Tables Get Started
So What Supplements Should I Buy? Multivitamins
Vitamins You are Likely Underdosing
Things that aren't Vitamins, but are Similar in Concept Macronutrient Supplementation
Wrapping it up
Supplements Reference Health Goals Reference

Look up by supplement (Vitamin D, Fish Oil) or dealing with a specific health goal ( Depression, Erections).