Every “Best X in Canada” ranking on this site follows the same process. Here’s exactly what we check — and what we don’t claim.
1. It has to actually be sold in Canada
We only rank products listed on Canadian sites. A great supplement you can’t buy here doesn’t help you.
2. We read the label
Dose per serving, form (capsule, powder, liposomal, liquid), servings per container. We compare doses against clinical ranges — not against the marketing on the front of the bottle.
3. We verify the NPN
Every ingestible supplement sold in Canada needs a valid Health Canada Natural Product Number. No valid NPN (unless food product / or drink mix etc.), no ranking. We check each one.
4. We look for third-party testing
Independent lab verification (NSF, USP, IFOS, or a named lab) counts. “Tested in our own facility” without proof doesn’t.
5. We read the reviews like a skeptic
Star counts are easy to game. We read review themes for recurring complaints: stomach issues, misleading labels, capsules that never arrive.
6. We score out of 10
Each product gets a score; #1 earns the Top Pick ribbon.
Rankings change
Products reformulate, NPNs lapse, better options appear. When the facts change, our rankings change. Every review page shows its last-updated date.