Supplements 101: What Actually Works (and What’s Just Marketing)
Listen up, Drifters. This is your Fixer, Allie.
Here to clean up the mess wellness left behind, one supplement scam at a time.
Let’s talk supplements. Specifically, what’s actually helping you feel better… and what’s just burning a hole in your wallet while doing absolutely nothing.
Because spoiler: if your “clean girl” powder has more branding than ingredients, we’ve got a problem.
The Marketing Tricks That Should Piss You Off
Let’s start with the lies.
Number one: vague claims.
“Supports wellness.” “Enhances vitality.”
Okay… and? What does that actually mean? If a brand can’t tell you how it works, they’re hoping you’ll be too tired or too bloated to ask questions.
Number two: the word “natural.”
Arsenic is natural. So is cyanide. You don’t need “natural.” You need “safe” and “effective.” Period.
Number three: buzzwords.
Adaptogens. Detox. Superfood. Biohack. Individually? Fine. In a TikTok smoothie bowl with zero citations? Hard pass.
Number four: celebrity-endorsed.
I don’t care how famous she is...if she’s not showing you lab results, her glowing skin is not clinical data.
What Actually Works (Backed by Research)
Let’s talk about what actually pulls its weight.
Electrolytes.
If you’re sweaty, stressed, hungover, jet-lagged, or just generally falling apart, electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium help your body hydrate better than plain water. They’re not sexy. They’re just necessary.
Probiotics and prebiotics.
Gut health runs the show.
Good bacteria plus prebiotics like inulin can improve digestion, mood, immunity — everything. It’s not hype. It’s biology.
Apple cider vinegar powder.
ACV without the acid burn. You get the digestive support, without melting your teeth or triggering your gag reflex.
Biotin, collagen, and antioxidants.
Real talk: your hair, skin, and nails aren’t asking for moon dust. They want vitamins A through E, zinc, and legit collagen. Bonus: these actually support your skin barrier too.
NAD+.
Yeah, it sounds buzzy. But it’s got receipts. NAD+ supports cellular energy, aging, and metabolism. It’s not a miracle, but it’s a damn good start.
How to Not Get Played
Check the form.
Magnesium what? Magnesium citrate is absorbed. Magnesium oxide is cheap filler. Details matter.
Read the label like it’s food.
If you wouldn’t eat it as a snack, don’t take it daily.
Watch for “proprietary blends.”
Translation: we don’t want to tell you how much of anything is actually in here. Sketchy.
Avoid dyes, fake sweeteners, and anything that tastes like cotton candy and looks like radioactive sludge.
If it sounds like a dessert but costs like a down payment, it’s probably neither.
The DriftLab Difference
I didn’t build DriftLab to reinvent supplements. I built it to make them make sense.
We use ingredients that are studied, not just trending.
We source globally, intentionally — like inulin from Jerusalem artichokes.
We skip the fillers, the fluff, the sugar-coated shame spirals.
We’re here for recovery. For clarity. For people who just want to feel human again.
Bottom Line
What works?
Electrolytes. Probiotics. Biotin. Collagen. Apple cider vinegar. NAD+. Ingredients that show up and do their damn job.
What doesn’t?
Vague promises. Buzzword soup. Celebrity branding. Mystery blends. Anything that treats wellness like a personality test.
You don’t need more.
You just need better.
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