Comparisons
How is SupplementDEX different from other existing supplement websites?
Examine.com
SupplementDEX is highly inspired by Examine.com. For example, we understood the importance of basing our dosing information on studies, rather than manufacturer guidelines from them. That is why we put a lot of effort into determining accurate dosing suggestions in SupplementDEX. (Accurate dosing info is vitally important as it directly factors into a consumer decision to purchase a product. Depending on an individual's condition, the right dosage info can help to accurately determine the true cost of a product.)
Examine is more expensive than SupplementDEX, as a side effect, practitioners have to suggest a paid resource which increases the barrier to entry for learning.
SupplementDEX works great if you want more accessibility and simplicity over other factors, such as a 2000+ word review of an individual study. SupplementDEX actively choose to adopt a more simple & clean presentation for ease of use.
Feature Table
| Feature | SupplementDEX | Examine.com |
|---|---|---|
| Core research summaries | Yes | Yes |
| Study-based dosing | Yes | Yes |
| Free access for patients / learners | Designed to be accessible | Much of the graded evidence is behind Examine+ |
| Barrier when clinicians share a source | Low | Higher — recommending a paid database |
| Time-to-answer for common questions | Optimized for fast clinical / consumer decisions | Often deeper and slower to scan |
| Page length / cognitive load | Shorter, decision-oriented | Frequently long, encyclopedia-style |
| Condition → supplement maps | Yes | Yes (Supplement Navigator / guides) |
| Coverage of rare / niche herbals | Growing | Strong overall, but not fully exhaustive |
| Human-reviewed evidence synthesis | Yes | Yes (major strength) |
| Best fit | Fast, shareable recommendations | Deep literature review and research browsing |
SupplementDEX is responsive to member feedback. Please contact us for specific research requests!