Walk into any health store or scroll through social media, and you'll be bombarded with countless supplements promising everything from better sleep to glowing skin and boundless energy. But here’s the shocking truth: not all supplements are created equal. In fact, some don’t even contain what’s on the label.

The Problem with Unregulated Supplements

Unlike prescription medications, which are tightly regulated, many over-the-counter supplements fall into a grey area when it comes to oversight. In Australia, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) plays a role in regulating supplements, but this doesn’t mean every product on the shelf has been rigorously tested. Many supplements are not listed with the TGA, meaning they likely haven’t been assessed for quality, safety, or efficacy. This lack of regulation increases the risk of contamination, misleading claims, and ineffective doses, leaving consumers vulnerable to wasting money or, worse, harming their health. Overseas, the situation can be even worse, with some brands cutting corners to boost profits at the expense of consumer health.

What’s Really Inside Your Supplements?

Without proper regulation and transparency, you could be taking a supplement that: 🚨 Contains less (or none) of the active ingredient it claims to have 🚨 Is packed with fillers, artificial additives, or contaminants 🚨 Uses cheap, low-quality sources of vitamins and minerals 🚨 Has misleading claims that aren’t backed by science.

Third-party testing in the US and Australia has exposed some alarming findings: products that completely lack the key ingredients listed, supplements tainted with heavy metals, and brands that inflate their benefits without evidence. This is a major concern when people rely on these products to support their health.

How to Protect Yourself from Low-Quality Supplements

So, how can you ensure you're getting a supplement that actually delivers? Here are a few non-negotiables:

✅ TGA-Listed Products – In Australia, check if your supplement is TGA-approved. This ensures it meets safety and quality standards. ✅ Third-Party Testing – Look for brands that openly share lab testing results to confirm ingredient potency and purity. ✅ Transparent Labeling – If a brand is vague about ingredient sourcing, manufacturing practices, or dosages, consider it a red flag. ✅ Therapeutic Dosages – Some brands use ‘fairy dusting’ (adding a tiny, ineffective amount of a trendy ingredient just for marketing). Always check dosages against clinical research. ✅ No Unnecessary Fillers – Avoid products with artificial colors, preservatives, or hidden additives and excipients not listed on the label that don’t add value to your health.

The Glowable Difference

At Glowable, we take quality seriously. Every ingredient in Adapt is carefully selected, tested, and included at therapeutic doses—no fillers, no marketing fluff, just real results. Adapt is manufactured in Australia under strict TGA guidelines to ensure safety and efficacy, so you can trust that what’s on the label is actually in the container.

Final Thoughts: Know What You’re Putting in Your Body

Your health is too important to gamble with subpar supplements. Always do your research, ask questions, and choose brands that prioritize transparency and quality over quick profits. Because when it comes to your well-being, you deserve the best.

💬 Have you ever been disappointed by a supplement that didn’t live up to its claims?