r/Supplements

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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 611K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Diet communities list. It is the 2nd largest community in the Longevity topic page.

Roughly 142K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Supplements, Supplement, and Magnesium. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention multivitamin, b-complex, and whey protein.

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Established 2010
611K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +142K members
Growth: +30.2% / year

Member 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: 112K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 14K members
  • Aug: 18K members
  • Sep: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Supplements for depression and anhedonia?
    2. Melatonin gives me insane dreams any good substitutes?
    3. Saw this new brand of 'Male Balance' supplement, does the mix seem beneficial or just marketing?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Supplements for depression and anhedonia? · Melatonin gives me insane dreams any good substitutes? · Saw this new brand of 'Male Balance' supplement, does the mix seem beneficial or just marketing?
    15
  • Pain & Anger
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Mass gainers problem
    2. I hate DIY "lab certificates"
    3. I always get diarrhea after taking gummies containing erythritol.
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Mass gainers problem · I hate DIY "lab certificates" · I always get diarrhea after taking gummies containing erythritol.
    4
  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. what are the best sleep supplements that actually help?
    2. Hair falling out, is there a supplement to help?
    3. Electrolyte powders that are a) NSF certified for sport and b) do not include non-sugar sweeteners
    #3
    Solution Requests
    what are the best sleep supplements that actually help? · Hair falling out, is there a supplement to help? · Electrolyte powders that are a) NSF certified for sport and b) do not include non-sugar sweeteners
    3
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. My friend launched a Shilajit brand, need honest feedback.
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    My friend launched a Shilajit brand, need honest feedback.
    1

Topics

  • Supplements
    17 posts in the past month
    1. What actually happens to your kidneys when you stack too many supplements
    #1
    Supplements
    What actually happens to your kidneys when you stack too many supplements
    17
  • Supplement
    12 posts in the past month
    #2
    Supplement
    12
  • Magnesium
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Can magnesium electrolytes help with cramps?
    2. Magnesium Causing Loss of Effectiveness of Vyvanse?
    3. Do magnesium electrolytes work or is this just wellness marketing again?
    #3
    Magnesium
    Can magnesium electrolytes help with cramps? · Magnesium Causing Loss of Effectiveness of Vyvanse? · Do magnesium electrolytes work or is this just wellness marketing again?
    12
  • Struggling
    11 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    11
  • Sleep
    10 posts in the past month
    1. I can’t sleep.
    2. Nothing works for sleep!
    3. Night shift workers: what actually helped your sleep past the first month?
    #5
    Sleep
    I can’t sleep. · Nothing works for sleep! · Night shift workers: what actually helped your sleep past the first month?
    10

Flair

  • General Question
    49 posts in the past month
    1. Creatine Monohydrate Side Effects
    2. Does saffron extract really help with mood?
    3. Baking soda helps tooth pain like nothing else - why?
    #1
    General Question
    Creatine Monohydrate Side Effects · Does saffron extract really help with mood? · Baking soda helps tooth pain like nothing else - why?
    49
  • Recommendations
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Years of taking D and I’m at 37
    2. I can’t sleep.
    3. A good Black Maca brand recommendations!
    #2
    Recommendations
    Years of taking D and I’m at 37 · I can’t sleep. · A good Black Maca brand recommendations!
    19
  • Experience
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Didn't realize how much "third-party tested" can mean nothing on its own
    2. Just received my protein order, and this is what came…
    3. Multivitamins used to make me feel ill, story.
    #3
    Experience
    Didn't realize how much "third-party tested" can mean nothing on its own · Just received my protein order, and this is what came… · Multivitamins used to make me feel ill, story.
    7
  • Vendor Report/Q
    1 post in the past month
    1. Has anybody ordered from Supplement Hunt?
    #4
    Vendor Report/Q
    Has anybody ordered from Supplement Hunt?
    1
  • Article
    1 post in the past month
    1. Creatine can increase risk of cancer.
    #5
    Article
    Creatine can increase risk of cancer.
    1

Product recommendations

  • multivitamin
    10 posts in the past month
    1. 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?
    2. Best multi vitamin for male who is in 20's and has active life style
    3. What's the best multivitamin supplement I can take in India or what's the best supplement u take.
    #1
    multivitamin
    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.
    10
  • b-complex
    8 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best B complex for women over 50 specifically for energy?
    2. Best B-Complex?
    3. Best B-Complex?
    #2
    b-complex
    What is the best B complex for women over 50 specifically for energy? · Best B-Complex? · Best B-Complex?
    8
  • whey protein
    7 posts in the past month
    1. The best time to take whey protein for optimal results
    2. The best time to take whey protein for optimal results
    3. Best Time to Take Whey Protein for Optimal Results
    #3
    whey protein
    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
    7
  • collagen
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Let’s put this thing to rest: Best Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides?
    2. Whats the Best Collagen Supplement?
    3. Best Collagen Supplements?
    #4
    collagen
    Let’s put this thing to rest: Best Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides? · Whats the Best Collagen Supplement? · Best Collagen Supplements?
    7
  • magnesium
    7 posts in the past month
    1. How come there's a Prop 65 warning (on Amazon) for Doctor's Best Magnesium Lysinate Glycinate, but specifically only for the unflavored powder?
    2. Best magnesium for sleep that doesn't wreck your gut?
    3. Best type/form of magnesium for stress/sleep?
    #5
    magnesium
    How come there's a Prop 65 warning (on Amazon) for Doctor's Best Magnesium Lysinate Glycinate, but specifically only for the unflavored powder? · Best magnesium for sleep that doesn't wreck your gut? · Best type/form of magnesium for stress/sleep?
    7
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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 611K 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.
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