About r/Supplements
A subreddit designed for discussion of supplements and nutraceuticals; for health, performance, or any intended (or not intended) purpose. Not a place for discussion of illicit and illegal compounds.
The community at a glance
r/Supplements is a Subreddit for Diet and Longevity Enthusiasts with roughly 582K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Diet communities list. It is the 2nd largest community in the Longevity topic page.
Roughly 129K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking, Lookingfor, and Supplement. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention multivitamin, b-complex, and whey protein.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 5K members
- 2014: 6K members
- 2015: 5K members
- 2016: 5K members
- 2017: 12K members
- 2018: 31K members
- 2019: 39K members
- 2020: 50K members
- 2021: 53K members
- 2023: 104K members
- 2024: 68K members
- 2025: 116K members
- 2026: 82K members
Past year (monthly)
- Aug: 9K members
- Sep: 6K members
- Oct: 5K members
- Nov: 11K members
- Dec: 10K members
- Jan: 13K members
- Feb: 8K members
- Mar: 20K members
- Apr: 12K members
- May: 10K members
- Jun: 15K members
- Jul: 4K members
Themes
- Advice Requests4 posts in the past month
- Black maca uk
- Should I take an omega-3 supplement if my triglycerides are already normal?
- Help me optimize my stack, 1st timer.
#14Advice RequestsBlack maca uk · Should I take an omega-3 supplement if my triglycerides are already normal? · Help me optimize my stack, 1st timer. - Solution Requests3 posts in the past month
- Recommendations on a joint supplement that won’t cause irritation to the stomach or esophagus?
- Supplement Stack Opinions & Reccomendations
- Which protein powder with as little ingredients as possible or supplement can help me to return lost muscle mass after COVID?
#23Solution RequestsRecommendations on a joint supplement that won’t cause irritation to the stomach or esophagus? · Supplement Stack Opinions & Reccomendations · Which protein powder with as little ingredients as possible or supplement can help me to return lost muscle mass after COVID?
Topics
- Looking35 posts in the past month#135Looking
- Lookingfor35 posts in the past month#235Lookingfor
- Supplement28 posts in the past month#328Supplement
- Supplements17 posts in the past month#417Supplements
- Struggling11 posts in the past month#511Struggling
Flair
- General Question16 posts in the past month
- Do we have any actual professional experts here (whatever they would be called) or are we all just doing our own research? And at the end of the day, is there really a difference in expertise when all the studies are online?
- How to take this Fish oil?
- is it ok to take 3 of these kids vitamins instead of the regular 2, as an adult?
#116General QuestionDo we have any actual professional experts here (whatever they would be called) or are we all just doing our own research? And at the end of the day, is there really a difference in expertise when all the studies are online? · How to take this Fish oil? · is it ok to take 3 of these kids vitamins instead of the regular 2, as an adult? - Recommendations5 posts in the past month
- Help me optimize my stack, 1st timer.
- Is there any crazy supplements that help with muscle growth??
- 10 months post partum
#25RecommendationsHelp me optimize my stack, 1st timer. · Is there any crazy supplements that help with muscle growth?? · 10 months post partum - Experience1 post in the past month
- Guys any thoughts about this supplement please
#31ExperienceGuys any thoughts about this supplement please
Product recommendations
- multivitamin13 posts in the past month
- Best daily multivitamin for a morbidly obese dude in his late 30's who is starting to lose weight but still has a pretty shitty diet?
- Best multi vitamin for male who is in 20's and has active life style
- What's the best multivitamin supplement I can take in India or what's the best supplement u take.
#113multivitaminBest daily multivitamin for a morbidly obese dude in his late 30's who is starting to lose weight but still has a pretty shitty diet? · Best multi vitamin for male who is in 20's and has active life style · What's the best multivitamin supplement I can take in India or what's the best supplement u take. - b-complex9 posts in the past month
- Best B-Complex?
- Best B-Complex?
- Best B-Complex?
#29b-complexBest B-Complex? · Best B-Complex? · Best B-Complex? - whey protein7 posts in the past month
- The best time to take whey protein for optimal results
- The best time to take whey protein for optimal results
- Best Time to Take Whey Protein for Optimal Results
#37whey proteinThe best time to take whey protein for optimal results · The best time to take whey protein for optimal results · Best Time to Take Whey Protein for Optimal Results - magnesium6 posts in the past month
- Best magnesium for sleep that doesn't wreck your gut?
- Best type/form of magnesium for stress/sleep?
- Best magnesium glycinate brand?
#46magnesiumBest magnesium for sleep that doesn't wreck your gut? · Best type/form of magnesium for stress/sleep? · Best magnesium glycinate brand? - probiotics5 posts in the past month
- Best Probiotics for Women? Recommendations to Buy?
- What are the Best Probiotics on the market?
- Best probiotics which degrade Histamine to combat intolerance
#55probioticsBest Probiotics for Women? Recommendations to Buy? · What are the Best Probiotics on the market? · Best probiotics which degrade Histamine to combat intolerance
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/Supplements for?
- Best for Diet and Longevity Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/Supplements free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/Supplements have?
- Roughly 582K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/Supplements on?
- r/Supplements runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/Supplements cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/Supplements is organized under Diet, Longevity Enthusiasts.
- How do I join r/Supplements?
- You can join r/Supplements by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Diet communities like?
- Communities for people working on their eating habits, whether that is keto, intermittent fasting, veganism, or just trying to eat better. Reddit has some of the largest and most active communities, with Facebook groups and Discord servers for more specific dietary approaches and accountability check-ins.
Monthly Stats
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- Views
- 7
- Visitors
- 2
- Referrals
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