richarlidad

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   by richarlidad 4y ago

   Let's talk. [my email is in my profile]
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   by richarlidad 4y ago

   No, all publicly available data or I checked the product label physically for the product. No brands shared info with me.
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   by richarlidad 4y ago

   Thanks for the feedback so far - and kind words. I read everything so thanks to those who have asked for specific features they'd enjoy. Kevin
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   by richarlidad 4y ago

   Yes! Actually, bioavailability was one of the first things that I wanted to track as there are studies w/ bioavailability data but they are often conflicting - having said that is solved by giving a generic range x%-y%. Again, if we go
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   by richarlidad 4y ago

   Will likely make entire database for dosing information. Lab testing, UPC Code/ Enterprise side data paywalled.
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   by richarlidad 4y ago

   An incentive issue I am referring to is LabDoor is funded by companies - their business model is affiliates + requiring a fee from companies to list their products. Also their selection is very limited and testing methods opaque. I want to
7. 37.▲
   by richarlidad 4y ago

   This is coming.
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   Show HN: I want to change how people buy health supplements(backoflabel.com)

   70 points by richarlidad 4y ago|46 comments
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   by richarlidad 4y ago

   Reading about the absolute scumbag behavior of these firms is not surprising when the incentives push firms toward poor behavior. It feels like acting against one's own interests for the benefit of others is becoming less common. Or I&
10. 40.▲
    by richarlidad 4y ago

    Welcome back, Garry!
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    A month ago I made a post on Show HN that showed my early attempts to make a supplement transparency database - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32029625 Currently, i'm attempting to improve the database by adding
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    Hey there. will add it - have recently ordered a package from them so I can verify the label too.
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    I felt this deserved another reply, the information in the table is taken directly from the packaging/product and from the companies themselves. In some cases, info on how to interpret the label is provided (i believe this is valuable)
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    Email ask@nootritious.com for urgent inquiries and i'll see what I can do. Will add a form.
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    Thanks for the insight here - it is very helpful. Yes, I've considered reaching out directly and meeting brands in person so I can evaluate their processes and ingredients without disclosing supply-chain details, but this feels like a
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    Ah centrum, np will add it!
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    Thanks, now iHerb.
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    Thanks for this wonderful comment - yes it is a travesty that there is so little transparency in supplements at the expense of consumers. I am aware of LabDoor, purity tests are something I want to try to do for my readers - am located in A
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    You've given me a lot to think about. The overarching goal is to have and maintain a strict objective criteria for these badges of approval. As it stands, the current criteria as outlined in the website is met by 0 companies - the one&
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    Yep I'll include it this week
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    I appreciate this comment and it means a lot to me. Yes, it has been a lot of hard (manual) work. I will always disclose when we reach out to companies and if they were/are transparent whilst highlighting when they aren't. I defin
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    I'll take this on board, thank you.
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    This is valid and something I'm trying to rectify. The information provided is from the label/company. The short term goal is have more detailed information coming for many products/companies. However companies are unsurprisi
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    Thanks for the tip! I'll add this in the future
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    by richarlidad 4y ago

    Thank you! In my xp, companies that create custom multivitamins are overpriced however more importantly, I don't trust what they are doing with the health data you provide them.
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    Show HN: Find out where your supplements are made & sourced(shop.nootritious.com)

    109 points by richarlidad 4y ago|37 comments