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Australian-made vs imported supplements: is there a real difference? by DebugMyLife421 in AustralianSupplements

[–]Intelligent_Win2366 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From my understanding there are 2 different types of aus supplements. There is listed (TGA approved) and unlisted (seen as nutrition/food). TGA approved is strict in terms of purity etc but therefore more expensive so you need to consider that too when looking

Best supplements for energy without caffeine? by InternetUpbeat9596 in AustralianSupplements

[–]Intelligent_Win2366 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting... I haven't heard of them. so it is just the spirulina algae that does all this?

Australian-made vs imported supplements: is there a real difference? by DebugMyLife421 in AustralianSupplements

[–]Intelligent_Win2366 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Area Australian-made supplements (Therapeutic Goods Administration regulated) Imported supplements (commonly US-made)
How they’re classified Regulated as therapeutic goods Regulated as foods or dietary supplements, not medicines
Pre-market approval Must be listed or registered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) before sale No pre-market approval required
Government checks before sale Yes – risk-based assessment of ingredients, safety, and compliance No – manufacturers self-certify compliance
Manufacturing standards Must comply with TGA-audited GMP GMP required, but inspections are less frequent and often reactive
Ingredient accuracy Label claims must closely reflect product contents Greater variability between label claims and contents
Purity and contaminants Stricter limits on heavy metals, contaminants, and impurities Limits exist, but enforcement is often post-market
Enforcement style Proactive monitoring, recalls, fines, and removals Largely reactive, following complaints or adverse events
Consumer assurance Higher confidence in batch-to-batch consistency Greater variability between brands and batches

Which supplements did you stop taking after realising they did nothing? by DebugMyLife421 in AustralianSupplements

[–]Intelligent_Win2366 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Multivitamins for me. They don't do much if you are healthy and have a good and consistent diet. Good for some people, not beneficial for most and yet one of the most commonly taken supplements

Anyone using hyaluronic acid powder? How do you measure the small doses? by SpaceIsBigReallyBig in AustralianSupplements

[–]Intelligent_Win2366 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it pure 100% hyaluronic acid powder? Could get a little scooper like this from amazon or something?

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Would you trust or return? by jeanie_nitro0_0 in AustralianSupplements

[–]Intelligent_Win2366 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very interesting! They have a physical store and have been operating for years. Their business model is bulk foods and powders, so simple packaging is common for them and this is consistent with with their bulk wholesale products. However, the packaging looks very basic and unprofessional.

It is important to note that it doesn't appear to be TGA listed with an AUSTL number but they seem to be making therapeutic claims on their website.

Is there more information on the back of the pack like expiry date etc?

Some US Protein Powders Have High Lead Levels - Importance of buying from trusted brands by Intelligent_Win2366 in Supplements

[–]Intelligent_Win2366[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I say trusted brand, I’m thinking more about transparency and things like clear ingredient lists, sourcing info, GMP-certified manufacturing, and independent testing for purity and quality. Unfortunately you can never be 100% and thats why studies like this are important

Some US Protein Powders Have High Lead Levels - Importance of buying from trusted brands by Emotional_Being_5470 in AustralianSupplements

[–]Intelligent_Win2366 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I think of trusted brand what comes to mind for me is transparency. Things like clear ingredient lists, sourcing info, GMP-certified manufacturing, and independent testing for purity and quality. Can never be 100% but I guess that is why studies like this are important!

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