Most supplements aren't what the label says

  • NUS tested 18 NMN products sold in Singapore. Over 80% were not what they claimed.

    In 2024, researchers at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Temasek Polytechnic bought 18 NMN supplements on the Singapore market and measured what was actually in them. More than 80% contained less NMN than the label claimed. Three contained no detectable NMN at all.

    What that means for you: in this category, price tells you nothing about whether the product is real. An independent lab result is the only thing that does.

  • US researchers tested 25 melatonin gummies sold for sleep. Nearly 9 in 10 were not what they claimed.

    In 2023, researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of Mississippi bought 25 melatonin gummy products on the US market and measured what was actually in them. 22 of the 25 were labelled inaccurately, with melatonin ranging from 74% to 347% of the stated dose. Only 3 came within 10% of the label. One contained no melatonin at all, just CBD.

    What that means for you: the dose on the label is a promise, not a measurement. You could be taking a fraction of what you paid for, or more than three times it. An independent lab result is the only way to know.

NUS tested 18 NMN products sold in Singapore. Over 80% were not what they claimed.

In 2024, researchers at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Temasek Polytechnic bought 18 NMN supplements on the Singapore market and measured what was actually in them. More than 80% contained less NMN than the label claimed. Three contained no detectable NMN at all.

What that means for you: in this category, price tells you nothing about whether the product is real. An independent lab result is the only thing that does.

US researchers tested 25 melatonin gummies sold for sleep. Nearly 9 in 10 were not what they claimed.

In 2023, researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of Mississippi bought 25 melatonin gummy products on the US market and measured what was actually in them. 22 of the 25 were labelled inaccurately, with melatonin ranging from 74% to 347% of the stated dose. Only 3 came within 10% of the label. One contained no melatonin at all, just CBD.

What that means for you: the dose on the label is a promise, not a measurement. You could be taking a fraction of what you paid for, or more than three times it. An independent lab result is the only way to know.

What we test and how often

Microbial & heavy metals

Every single batch we manufacture is tested by Eurofins Singapore for microbial safety and heavy metals before it is released for sale.

Laboratory: Eurofins Singapore

Raw material purity

Every lot of raw material is tested before it enters production. Our NMN returns greater than 99.99% β-NMN content.

Laboratory: SGS

Finished product content verification

Eurofins measures the actual NMN content in the finished capsule and confirms it delivers the stated 500mg per serving. This is the test almost nobody in the category runs, because it is expensive and because it is where underdosed products get caught.

Laboratory: Eurofins Singapore

Affordable, because there is nobody between us and you

  • The usual chain

    Manufacturer, then brand owner, then distributor, then retailer, then you. Retailers typically take 40 to 50%. Distributors take another 20 to 30%. Every layer is priced into the bottle before it reaches you.

  • Here at Estalife

    We manufacture it and we sell it. There is no brand owner paying us a manufacturing fee and no retailer adding margin on top.

  • What we did not cut

    Same raw material grade, same NSF GMP certified facility, same Eurofins and SGS testing, same processes and machines used for the hospitals and global brands we manufacture for.

Singapore's largest NSF GMP-certified supplements factory

Our Ang Mo Kio facility manufactures for hospitals and global brands, and now for Estalife directly — no middlemen. You're welcome to see it for yourself.


Pair it with

Omega-3 Fish Oil: A classic heart-health duo, and the healthy fats help CoQ10 absorption.

NMN 500MG/ NMN 600MG Uthever: NMN supports NAD+ levels, a complementary pair for cellular energy and healthy ageing.

Astaxanthin 6MG: Both powerful antioxidants that help protect your cells from oxidative stress.

Vitamin B Complex: B vitamins help convert food into energy, so you feel more energised.

Frequently asked questions

Since CoQ10 is fat-soluble, take it in the morning after a meal containing healthy fats (eggs, rice, avocado, or nuts) for up to 3x better absorption.

Energy and stamina improvements are often felt within 14–21 days. Cardiovascular and heart health benefits accrue over 8–12 weeks of consistent use.

CoQ10 is highly recommended for Statin users. However, if you are on blood-thinning medication (like Warfarin), please consult your doctor first.

CoQ10 supports fertility, but you should always consult your healthcare professional before taking any supplement while pregnant or breastfeeding.

CoQ10 is naturally a vibrant orange/yellow color. We do not use any artificial dyes; that is the color of the pure active nutrient!

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Think you can trust supplement labels? Think again.

A supplement label tells you what a brand says is inside. It can’t tell you whether that’s true.

In many markets, including Singapore, supplements aren’t independently checked against their labels before they’re sold. That’s why, when scientists test supplements against their labels, they keep finding products with far less, far more, or none of what’s claimed.

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Anonymous

seriously, I did not feel any difference taking this over the last 1 month. I am already 65 and went through a bad heart attack 3 yrs ago. what am I doing wrong. Dosage? times i consume it?

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Anonymous

My wife and I started taking CoQ10 for two months plus. We had discovered that supplement helps us in terms of boosting energy.

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Philip Wong

No visible effect

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Anonymous

Trying this for 1st time

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Cheekian Chan

Very good product. Will buy again once finished taking

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Anonymous

Fine

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Anonymous

I personally have poor circulation andget breathless some days. After taking this, I see much less of those days.

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Kelvin Teo

COq10 is great supplement and help keeping you energised from the cellular level.

RESEARCH SOURCES & CITATIONS

All claims on this page are supported by published human clinical research. Only human RCTs and meta-analyses of human RCTs are cited. No animal or in vitro studies are referenced as evidence for product claims.