What is VIOscan?
VIOscan helps you compare supplements by amounts, units and nutrient forms, browse a free A–Z index of one-to-one comparisons, and read The Human Studies Newsletter: plain-language digests of real human clinical trials.
What is the Compare Index A–Z?
A free public index of one-to-one supplement comparisons. Pick a letter, open a product vs product page, and preview bar charts. Full interactive charts live in the VIOscan dashboard. Browse the Compare Index A–Z.
What is The Human Studies Newsletter?
Eleven bi-weekly digests of randomized trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses in living humans only. No animal studies, no lab-only work, no hype. Free General Health teasers are public; Premium unlocks the full library. Learn more or subscribe free.
How do you cover different nutrient forms?
VIOscan captures the exact form of each ingredient in every supplement (e.g., vitamin B12 as cyanocobalamin vs methylcobalamin) and shows it directly in comparisons and charts.
How do you track Omega‑3 products?
In the VIOscan dashboard, you can see whether an omega‑3 product is IFOS‑certified, compare its quantified EPA and DHA amounts, and view their concentrations as percentages. The dashboard also includes whether it is Ethyl Esters, Natural Triglycerides, Phospholipids, or Re‑esterified Triglycerides or non specified.
How is the data visualization of charts?
You can view chart bars either per serving (as typically shown on supplement labels) or per capsule: an advanced feature unique to VIOscan.
Can I compare a product with recommended intakes?
Yes. VIOscan can show each nutrient in a supplement versus the Recommended Dietary Allowance or Adequate Intake, and the safe upper level (RDA, AI, and UL). You will see simple sentences with amounts and units, so you can quickly tell if a dose is below the target or close to the safe limit.
Key insights for informed choice
- Nutrient gaps are common in adults and older populations; patterns often include vitamin D, iron (in women), magnesium and omega‑3 shortfalls1,2.
- Targeted supplementation can improve status biomarkers (e.g., 25(OH)D for vitamin D; omega‑3 index for EPA+DHA) when diet alone is insufficient3,4.
- Form matters: chelates (e.g., bisglycinate) and re‑esterified triglyceride omega‑3s may support tolerance and uptake vs inorganic salts or low‑quality oils5,6.
- Aging & wellbeing: adequate vitamin D and omega‑3 intakes are associated with musculoskeletal and cardiometabolic benefits in adults, within evidence‑based dosing windows3,4,7.
- Quality supplements: evidence‑based formulations with verified label accuracy may help maintain nutrient sufficiency, support wellbeing and healthy aging when used within safe, clinically studied ranges1–7.
High-Quality Peer-Reviewed Journals
- 1AJCN – Inadequate micronutrient intakes
- 2Nutrients – Inadequacy of Immune Health Nutrients (US adults, NHANES 2005–2016)
- 3BMJ – Vitamin D supplementation meta‑analysis
- 4NEJM – VITAL trial (omega‑3 & vitamin D)
- 5Nutrients – Mineral bioavailability & chelates
- 6Advances in Nutrition – Omega‑3 bioavailability
- 7JAMA – Omega‑3 meta‑analysis (CVD)
- 8BMJ – Vitamin D & acute respiratory outcomes
- 9eClinicalMedicine – Effect of omega‑3 fatty acids on cardiovascular outcomes: systematic review & meta‑analysis (Khan et al.)
- 10Circulation – AHA scientific advisory: Omega‑3 fatty acids for hypertriglyceridemia management
- 11Cochrane Review – Omega‑3 fatty acids for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Last updated: July 6, 2026