Try My TrainWise App Free For 7 Days from the App Store or at TrainWiseApp.com ---------------------------------------- Proprietary blends are one of the most common ways supplement companies mislead consumers. If you care about what goes into your body and want real results from your fitness supplements, this is something you need to understand. A proprietary blend is when a company lists multiple ingredients together under a single label without revealing the individual dosages. It might sound scientific or advanced, but in reality, it’s often a smokescreen to hide underdosed ingredients and inflate the perceived value of the product. Whether it’s a pre-workout, a fat burner, or even a protein powder with “extra performance support,” proprietary blends are everywhere. The term itself is legal, but that doesn’t make it honest. You might see creatine, beta-alanine, citrulline, and other known performance enhancers listed but without knowing the exact amounts, you have no idea if you’re getting a clinically effective dose or just a sprinkle. This is especially critical for key supplements like creatine monohydrate, which needs a specific dose to be effective. Anything under 3 grams daily is borderline useless. Even protein powders can be affected. Some brands spike their formulas with cheap amino acids to inflate the protein number on the label. This practice, called amino spiking, is another form of deceptive labeling that often hides behind a blend. Just because a product says “25 grams of protein” doesn’t mean you’re getting 25 grams of complete protein from a quality source like whey isolate. Pre-workouts are another category to watch closely. A proprietary blend in a pre-workout often includes dozens of ingredients with flashy names, but in reality, most of the formula is caffeine and filler. If you don’t see the actual milligrams of things like citrulline malate, betaine anhydrous, or tyrosine, you can assume the doses are too low to make a difference in your performance or focus. Even health supplements like multivitamins and recovery blends can hide behind proprietary labels. You think you’re supporting your immune system or improving sleep, but without clear dosages, it’s impossible to know if the formula is doing anything at all. The same goes for muscle-building stacks that throw in creatine, glutamine, and “test boosters” under one big blend with zero transparency. If you're serious about muscle growth, strength, recovery, or fat loss, transparency is non-negotiable. Whether it’s creatine, protein powder, or any other supplement, the dose matters. Don’t guess. Don’t assume. Understand what you’re taking, and make your money count. #supplements #fitness #gym #workout #buildmuscle #bodybuilding