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Comment by sadlion | Hacker News Reader

I buy my supplements like vitamins, protein bars and powder from Amazon. The stock mingling and counterfeits is worrying me now. Should I switch to local shops or am i being too paranoid? For non edibles, with all the fake review sites out there, are sites like the wirecutter and consumer report still trust worthy?

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I've switched to Vitacost for my supplements, and am very satisfied. I'm in CA, and they have a warehouse in NV, so I often get my stuff within 48 hours. They have a decent selection, and frequently offer promo codes. Currently, some promo codes can even be combined, although that might not last much longer.

I should add, I don't rely on Vitacost reviews either. I use ConsumerLab to narrow down my choices.

Wow, thanks for Vitacost; it seems to have all my favorite brands with good discounts. I'll check out ConsumerLab. What do you think of labdoor reviews?

I've also heard many good things about Labdoor. I only use ConsumerLab because I've been a member for years.

I bought Schiff's sleep aid from Amazon, and when I compared the bottle with a Costco-purchased one, there were clear differences and an overlaid UPC label.

The overlaid label is suspicious. It reminds me of the whole Chinese baby formula crisis. Amazon needs to add rigorous control before someone gets severely ill or even dies. It looks like a giant liability for legitimate sellers and Amazon itself to me.

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