The Supplement Audit
I hunt down fake supplements so you don’t eat them. The Mission I am a digital nomad currently living in Asia. My day job is analyzing data and finding the truth behind the algorithm. My hobby is finding the truth behind the suspiciously cheap brands and seemingly fake labels. The supplement market in Southeast Asia is flooded with counterfeits—from "zinc" that is actually crushed chalk, to "Vitamin D" that is just rancid palm oil in a rubber shell. These aren't just a waste of money; they are dangerous. Why I Do This I have a wife with severe allergies. A "fake" pill isn't just annoying for us; it’s a medical risk. When I found a "Nature’s Bounty" bottle filled with peanut-smelling oil instead of the soybean oil listed on the label, I realized how deep the rot goes. I am not a chemist, and I don’t have a lab. I use simple, undeniable tests that you can do at home: The 3-Day Water Test: Does it dissolve or just swell? The Vinegar Test:...