Why Clinically Effective Dosing Matters in Supplements (and What Most Brands Won’t Tell You)
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Why Clinically Effective Dosing Matters in Supplements (and What Most Brands Won’t Tell You)






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You're Being Under-dosed (And Overcharged)

Let’s get one thing straight: just because a supplement has an ingredient, doesn’t mean it has enough of it to do anything.

Most supplement brands are serving up pixie dust levels of popular ingredients — just enough to slap it on the label, but not enough to back it with science.

At PHYX, we don’t play that game. We dose every supplement with clinically effective levels, based on real research, not marketing hype.

What Is a “Clinically Effective Dose”?

A clinically effective dose is the exact amount of a nutrient or compound that has been shown in scientific studies to deliver measurable health benefits.

It’s the dose that works, not the one that just looks good on a label.

Real Example:

  • Creatine Monohydrate – Clinical dose: 3–5g daily
    What most pre-workouts contain: 500mg–1g 
  • Magnesium Bisglycinate – Clinical dose: 200–400mg elemental magnesium
    What many brands use: 50mg + mystery “blend”


Why Most Brands Under-dose Supplements

Simple: cost.

Proper dosing costs more in raw materials, packaging, and transparency. Under-dosing allows brands to:

  • Appear more “affordable”
  • Use flashy labels with trending ingredients
  • Stretch ingredients across more batches

But it comes at your expense. You’re left with ineffective products, wasted money, and zero gains.

How PHYX Does It Differently

At PHYX, we don’t guess. We don’t cut corners. And we definitely don’t sell glitter pills.

Every product we formulate includes:

  • Clinically effective doses backed by studies
  • Bioavailable forms (no cheap fillers)
  • Full transparency – no proprietary blends

How to Read a Supplement Label Like a Pro

Here’s how to spot a winner (or a waster):

Look for:

  • Exact ingredient names (e.g., “Magnesium Bisglycinate”)
  • Doses that match clinical studies
  • No proprietary blends

Watch out for:

  • Buzzwords with no amounts listed
  • Under-dosed trends (e.g., collagen < 1g)
  • “Sprinkled” actives way below effective range


What the Science Says

A supplement is only as good as:

  1. The ingredient itself, and
  2. The dose you actually get.

Take Vitamin K2 (MK-7): benefits for bone and artery health show up at 180mcg/day. But most multis give you 30mcg. Why? Cheaper. But useless.

The PHYX Philosophy

We don’t follow trends. We follow data.
We don’t sprinkle actives. We dose to work.
We don’t hide behind blends. We show our work.

This is supplementation for people who want results, not just receipts.


Final Word: Don’t Just Supplement — Upgrade

When you invest in your health, you deserve formulas that match the research. Not watered-down wellness.

PHYX supplements are crafted with clinically effective dosing, bioavailable ingredients, and no BS.


 

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