In today’s online marketplace, finding high-quality supplements has never been easier or more dangerous. While platforms like Amazon and eBay offer convenience and low prices, they’ve also become hotspots for counterfeit and expired supplements sold by unauthorized third-party resellers.

If you care about what goes into your body and we know you do it’s crucial to know where your supplements are coming from. Because the truth is, fake products don’t just waste your money. They can actually harm your health.

What’s Really in That Bottle?

Counterfeit supplements may look exactly like the real thing. The label might match, the packaging might seem legit, but the contents can be a totally different story. These fake products often contain cheap fillers, banned substances, or inactive ingredients that offer zero nutritional value. Some even contain allergens or contaminated materials that pose serious health risks.

According to the FDA, unregulated supplements are one of the top categories of counterfeit goods sold online. This isn’t just about shady fly-by-night brands legit supplement companies are being impersonated by third-party resellers looking to make a quick buck off your trust.

How Counterfeit Supplements Get Sold Online

Marketplaces like Amazon allow almost anyone to list and sell products through what's called a "third-party seller" account. This means the bottle you think you're getting from a reputable brand may actually come from an unknown vendor with no accountability, storing their goods in questionable conditions or worse, manufacturing them in unsafe environments.

Want a deeper look at how it happens and how to avoid it? Watch this eye-opening video that breaks it down:

How to Know You're Buying the Real Thing

Here are a few key tips to ensure you're getting authentic, safe supplements:

• Buy direct from the brand’s official website. This is the #1 way to guarantee authenticity.
• Avoid deals that seem too good to be true. Extremely low prices can be a red flag.
• Check the seller. On Amazon, always make sure it says “Sold by [Brand Name]” not just “Fulfilled by Amazon.”
• Look for transparency. Trustworthy brands clearly share sourcing, ingredients, lab tests, and contact info.
• Read reviews carefully. Verified buyer reviews are more trustworthy than vague or overly generic comments.

Why We Sell Direct Only

At Plants Basically, your health is our priority. That’s why we don’t cut corners and why we don’t sell through third-party resellers. Every product we ship is fresh, lab-tested, and handled with care from our hands to yours.

We use only 100% organic, wild-harvested plants and medicinal mushrooms. No fillers. No synthetic junk. No funny business.

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