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Proprietary Blends (Why to Be Wary)

General Health · Evidence: Strong · Importance: High

Educational: blends hide individual ingredient doses behind one total number.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

Proprietary blends prevent you from knowing if key ingredients hit their effective doses.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: Prefer products that disclose every ingredient dose ("fully dosed/transparent").

Timing: When comparing products.

Role in a stack

A buying filter.

Redundancy check: Transparent labels beat proprietary blends.

Cautions & safety

A blend can list great ingredients but underdose all of them.

A principle, not a product. Educational only.

Best for

pre-workout / fat-burner buyers

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.