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 571K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Diet communities list and #10 in the Longevity communities list.

Roughly 128K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Supplements, Supplement, and Looking. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention multivitamin, b-complex, and whey protein.

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Established 2010
571K Members

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Yearly: +128K members
Growth: +29.0% / 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: 71K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 10K members
  • 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: 9K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Has Anyone Tried L-Theanine? Did It Actually Help With Stress, Focus, or Sleep?
    2. If you could only take 3 supplements, what would they be?
    3. Rate my stack
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Has Anyone Tried L-Theanine? Did It Actually Help With Stress, Focus, or Sleep? · If you could only take 3 supplements, what would they be? · Rate my stack
    15
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Supplement recommendation for bone strength
    2. Any recommendations for supplements that help clear excess glutamate?
    3. Beginner Starter Pack
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Supplement recommendation for bone strength · Any recommendations for supplements that help clear excess glutamate? · Beginner Starter Pack
    4
  • Pain & Anger
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Low vitamin D: I've lost all drive and motivation
    2. Which one of the ingredients in this Mr. Hyde pre-workout makes me feel like i’m gonna have a panic attack?
    3. Creatine works great for me, but it’s messing with my stomach
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Low vitamin D: I've lost all drive and motivation · Which one of the ingredients in this Mr. Hyde pre-workout makes me feel like i’m gonna have a panic attack? · Creatine works great for me, but it’s messing with my stomach
    4
  • News
    1 post in the past month
    1. Texas investigates protein powder manufacturers following heavy metal reports
    #4
    News
    Texas investigates protein powder manufacturers following heavy metal reports
    1

Topics

  • Supplements
    243 posts in the past month
    1. I Bought the 10 Most Recommended Supplements from r/Supplements
    2. Supplements for better brain function
    3. Supplements help. Fundamentals help more. Take both seriously.
    #1
    Supplements
    I Bought the 10 Most Recommended Supplements from r/Supplements · Supplements for better brain function · Supplements help. Fundamentals help more. Take both seriously.
    243
  • Supplement
    36 posts in the past month
    1. My supplement stack as 29 yo male for bodybuilding and general well being.
    #2
    Supplement
    My supplement stack as 29 yo male for bodybuilding and general well being.
    36
  • Looking
    36 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking
    36
  • Lookingfor
    36 posts in the past month
    #4
    Lookingfor
    36
  • Magnesium
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Beyond Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Omega-3s, what is the most underrated daily supplement?
    2. Why your bedtime magnesium glycinate might be messing with your morning fasting glucose trajectory (the cortisol loop)
    3. magnesium glycinate causing bad side effects
    #5
    Magnesium
    Beyond Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Omega-3s, what is the most underrated daily supplement? · Why your bedtime magnesium glycinate might be messing with your morning fasting glucose trajectory (the cortisol loop) · magnesium glycinate causing bad side effects
    33

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  • General Question
    52 posts in the past month
    1. My L-Theanine just arrived. What can I genuinely expect?
    2. Tips for libido boosting (men)
    3. Has anyone noticed a stronger brain effect from combining Vitamin C + NAC and Glycine?
    #1
    General Question
    My L-Theanine just arrived. What can I genuinely expect? · Tips for libido boosting (men) · Has anyone noticed a stronger brain effect from combining Vitamin C + NAC and Glycine?
    52
  • Recommendations
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Has Anyone Tried L-Theanine? Did It Actually Help With Stress, Focus, or Sleep?
    2. Which one will repair the central nervous system and relieve mild anxiety?
    3. Warning: Magnesium Glycinate and Anxiety
    #2
    Recommendations
    Has Anyone Tried L-Theanine? Did It Actually Help With Stress, Focus, or Sleep? · Which one will repair the central nervous system and relieve mild anxiety? · Warning: Magnesium Glycinate and Anxiety
    22
  • Experience
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Valerian root works a little too well…
    2. I Bought the 10 Most Recommended Supplements from r/Supplements
    3. Electrolyte Overdose...New life lesson learned
    #3
    Experience
    Valerian root works a little too well… · I Bought the 10 Most Recommended Supplements from r/Supplements · Electrolyte Overdose...New life lesson learned
    16
  • Scientific Study
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Popular joint supplement glucosamine linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
    2. A traditional Chinese root for hair loss is being studied, but stronger human trials are still needed
    #4
    Scientific Study
    Popular joint supplement glucosamine linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression · A traditional Chinese root for hair loss is being studied, but stronger human trials are still needed
    2
  • Article
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Supplements seem to be some of the only healthcare many Americans can afford?
    2. Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Supplements Expands to 119 Cases Across 36 States
    #5
    Article
    Supplements seem to be some of the only healthcare many Americans can afford? · Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Supplements Expands to 119 Cases Across 36 States
    2

Product recommendations

  • multivitamin
    13 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.
    13
  • b-complex
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Best B-Complex?
    2. Best B-Complex?
    3. Best B-Complex?
    #2
    b-complex
    Best B-Complex? · Best B-Complex? · Best B-Complex?
    9
  • 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
  • magnesium
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best magnesium for sleep that doesn't wreck your gut?
    2. Best type/form of magnesium for stress/sleep?
    3. Best magnesium glycinate brand?
    #4
    magnesium
    Best magnesium for sleep that doesn't wreck your gut? · Best type/form of magnesium for stress/sleep? · Best magnesium glycinate brand?
    6
  • probiotics
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best Probiotics for Women? Recommendations to Buy?
    2. What are the Best Probiotics on the market?
    3. Best probiotics which degrade Histamine to combat intolerance
    #5
    probiotics
    Best Probiotics for Women? Recommendations to Buy? · What are the Best Probiotics on the market? · Best probiotics which degrade Histamine to combat intolerance
    5
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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 571K 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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