S04E30. What “Third Party Tested” Actually Means on Your Supplements

S04E030. What “Third Party Tested” Actually Means on Your Supplements

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If you’ve ever flipped a supplement bottle over, seen the words “third party tested,” and felt a little wave of relief, this episode is going to change how you shop. Because that phrase might mean a lot less than you think it does.

In this episode, weget into one of the most misunderstood labels in the entire wellness world. Cris woke up at 3 a.m. with this one on her brain, and she came in hot. Together they break down what third party tested supplements actually go through, why the version printed on almost every bottle barely tells you anything, and how to spot the brands actually doing it right. Hit play below or keep reading for a sneak peek inside.

In This Episode We Cover:

• The four levels of testing, and why “third party tested” ranks lower than you’d guess
• How a peptide can score 99.5% pure and still never get checked for heavy metals
• The 1994 law that means nobody approves your supplements before they hit the shelf
• The percentage of supplement facilities the FDA actually inspects each year (it’s tiny)
• Why your mushroom powder might be mostly starch with almost none of the good stuff

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• The HTMA Testing Package
• The DUTCH Testing Package

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