Everyone has a supplement opinion. Almost nobody shows the evidence.

A clear look at what the research actually says about the supplements people are told to take, and what they cost.

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Field guide style specimen plate illustration of supplement capsules and dried botanicals — A sneak peek at the evidence summary cards.

The problem

Why this part is so hard.

Supplements are the most crowded and least regulated corner of fertility. The advice comes from forums, influencers, and brands selling the product.

The claims outrun the evidence
Marketing language borrows the tone of research without the substance. It is hard to tell a small study from a strong one.
The spending adds up quietly
A shelf of bottles at a monthly cost can quietly become one of the larger line items over a year of trying.
Quality varies more than price
Supplements are not held to drug standards, so third party testing and dose accuracy matter, and they are rarely obvious on the label.
Nobody consolidates it
You end up reading a dozen conflicting sources and still not knowing what to bring up with your doctor.

What we’re building

Taking Supplements

We are building an evidence summary for the supplements people are most often told to take, written in plain language and always sourced. Information only, not medical advice.

Evidence at a glance

For each supplement: what it is claimed to do, what the research shows, and how strong that research is.

Cost per month, honestly

Typical price ranges so a regimen can be compared against the rest of your budget.

Quality signals

What third party testing means, which certifications exist, and how to read a label.

Questions for your doctor

A short list to bring to an appointment so decisions happen with your care team, not a comment thread.

What to expect

A look at what beta users will get.

Evidence cards

Claim, research, strength, and sources.

Monthly cost view

What a regimen really costs over a year.

Label reader

How to check quality before you buy.

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