What Is a Supplement? Types, Safety, Labels & Product Development Guide

A supplement looks simple from the outside. One bottle of capsules, one box of electrolyte sticks, one pouch of collagen powder, or one jar of gummies can sit quietly on a shelf. Yet behind that small product, many decisions have already been made: ingredient choice, dosage, flavor, label wording, packaging, testing, MOQ, shipping method, and market positioning.