A synthetic preservative that keeps supplements from going rancid on the shelf.
At supplement doses, yes. FDA GRAS. The concerns come from animal studies using massive doses.
To stop oils and fats from going rancid. Without it, your supplement would spoil faster.
Yes. Many brands use natural alternatives like rosemary extract or vitamin E.
Click through to the studies bar for the evidence base.
See the dosing guide below.
Compare formats before buying.
Some ingredients build up over weeks. Others act fast.
The compound effect of consistent dosing.
Check the cautions section if you have a pre-existing condition.
Some ingredients you feel. Others just work in the background.
They're cousins. Both synthetic antioxidant preservatives with different chemical structures.
Not at supplement doses. Some experimental antiviral research exists but that's not what it's doing in your multivitamin.
At supplement levels, not a health risk. But dye-free options exist if it matters to you personally.
Donates hydrogen atoms to free radicals, stopping the chain reaction that causes fat oxidation in supplement formulas.
BHT has emerging evidence.
Synthesized by reacting p-cresol with isobutylene using an acid catalyst.
BHT interacts with other supplements and meds. The analyzer flags interactions, dose mismatches, and timing collisions across your whole list.
FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.