We asked experts which supplement brands on our TikTok FYP are actually worth the hype.
Find their recommendations here.
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But not every trend is worth adding to your own daily routinesome require a more critical eye.
Especially when consideringviral supplements, which pop up on TikTok often, you gotta proceed with caution.
According to experts, they might not actually be all that they appear.
Nashville-based certified personal trainer and fitness instructor
Thats not to say they cant be beneficialyou just need to be a conscious consumer.
(And to always ask a medical provider before adding a supplement into your diet.)
Why do supplements (and other wellness products) go viral on TikTok?
But theres also a push for virality on the creator level.
And oftentimes, these claims arent backed by clinical research or health professionals.
Unrealistic promises and flashy marketing can be a recipe for deception in regards to supplements, Russolillo says.
Magnesium
Magnesiumhas been sweeping Tiktok, but its one of the supplements that experts do recommend.
We typically get magnesium from foods like dark leafy greens, bananas, chickpeas, avocados, and more.
Butrecent studiesactually estimate that at least 30 percent of Americans arent getting enough magnesium on a daily basis.
Nashville-based certified personal trainer and fitness instructor
Baswick recommends magnesium for a few reasons.
There isnt one particular brand of magnesium going viral on Tiktok (there are lots!)
Caffeine
Most of us dont think ofcaffeineas a supplement but as a staple part of our morning routines.
Yes, you read that rightenjoying the gym should be the main goal of your exercise and wellness routine.
So, why caffeine?
If youre always tired and lethargic in the gym, its hard to enjoy it, Russolillo says.
But buying green juices (or enough produce to make your own) is expensive and time-consuming.
Creatine
Creatineis an amino acid located mostly in your bodys muscles as well as in your brain.
A creatine supplement can help boost muscular endurance, performance, and recovery, according to Russolillo.
Thorne, Creatine $40.00
16 oz (90 servings)
5 g/scoop
5.
Protein
Proteinhas so many benefits for your body and brain alike.
Ideally, protein should make up almost 40 percent of the calories youre eating each day.
He typically recommends whey protein, and collagen protein for those intolerant to whey.
Its alsoInformed Choicecertified, meaning its been tested for prohibited substances.
As a registered dietitian, Baswick always recommends a food first bang out of approach.
What should I look for in a healthy supplement?
No creator should make you feel like you need a particular product to make you better or healthier.
Green flags
Red flags
Its important to approach viral products, especially wellness products, with a keen eye.
As Vesco explains, If something feels too good to be true, it usually is.
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