What are the product names of dietary supplements?

Common official product names of dietary supplements that we come into contact with daily include vitamin C effervescent tablets, B complex vitamin tablets, lutein ester soft capsules, DHA algal oil drops, glucosamine chondroitin sulfate tablets, coenzyme Q10 capsules, probiotic granules, whey protein powder, collagen peptide oral solution, multi-dimensional element tablets for pregnant women, etc. Just different types and different brands, there can be tens of thousands of different product names.

Many people always find these names dazzling when they visit pharmacies or browse e-commerce. In fact, our country has strict requirements for the official naming of dietary supplements. Exaggerated words such as "treating diseases" and "special effects" cannot be added casually, nor can they be expressed in absolute terms. The official names on the outer packaging of all regular products with the blue hat logo can be found in the filing system of the State Food and Drug Administration.

A while ago, I helped a friend who often stays up late choose liver-protecting supplements. I found dozens of names, including milk thistle liver-protecting tablets, milk thistle seed oil soft capsules, and the nickname given by the merchant himself as "stay-up late night savior pills." Click on it to see the registration information. It was found that the official name of the so-called "late night savior pill" is actually an ordinary milk thistle seed oil gel candy. The merchant specially gave it a marketing-like nickname in order to attract traffic. Several Internet celebrity brands have been fined for casually giving their products such nicknames that exaggerate their effectiveness.

Regarding the naming standards of dietary supplements, there have been different voices in the industry. Some people think that the current naming rules are too strict and it is difficult for consumers to judge the applicable scenarios of the products through their names. For example, they are also probiotic products, some focus on regulating intestinal flora, and some are developed for sensitive bodies. It would be much easier if a clear label can be added to the name.； Some people also feel that once functional labeling is relaxed, it will be easy for unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the loopholes and make false claims. After all, dietary supplements are not medicines. Even if they have regular ingredients, excessive consumption or inappropriate use will cause health risks.

It doesn’t matter if you really can’t tell which are the official product names and which are marketing gimmicks. When buying, don’t focus on the most conspicuous slogan on the product details page. Turn to the back of the product package to look for the official registered name with a blue hat, and then check the ingredient list. You will basically avoid any traps. I have met before that my mother heard from a neighbor in the community that there is a "Gushen Tablet" that is good for joints, so she insisted on buying it. I checked its registration information, and the official name is ordinary glycosaminoglycosamine chondroitin calcium tablets. They sell for more than 30 yuan in the drug store. The so-called "Gushen Tablets" bought by my neighbor cost almost 200. To put it bluntly, I made money because of the poor information.