SuppVault Methodology
How We Score Every Product
2,040 products. 100 data points each. Zero guesswork.
Section 01
The SuppVault Score
Every product receives a score from 0 to 100. It's computed from 100 category-specific questions, each scored 1–10 and weighted so formula quality matters more than flavor. The result is a single number that tells you how a product actually stacks up — based on evidence, not opinions.
Tmax = sum of (10 × weight) for all answered questions
The weighted sum collapses 100 data points into one number. Questions about ingredient dosing carry 2× weight. Questions about taste carry 1×. The math is transparent — the score reflects what matters most for an effective supplement.
Section 02
The 4 Evidence Tiers
Formula drives the score. A product with a great formula but average taste still scores well. A product with great taste but underdosed ingredients does not.
Section 03
Category-Specific Questions
Every product is scored against its own category's standards. A pre-workout isn't compared to a protein — it's compared to other pre-workouts.
100 questions covering pump intensity, focus clarity, energy sustainability, crash severity, tingle tolerance, stim safety, flavor, mixability, value, and repurchase.
- Are key ingredients (citrulline, beta-alanine, caffeine) at clinical doses?
- Rate the clarity and tunnel-vision focus achieved during training
- Any jitters, anxiety, or elevated heart rate?
- Numerical rating for the flavor 1–10
100 questions covering flavor accuracy, mixability, texture, digestion, recovery, daily compliance, versatility, sweetness, value, and repurchase.
- Protein source quality and amino acid profile completeness
- How effective is this protein for post-workout recovery?
- Mixability in a shaker — any clumps or grittiness?
- Cost per gram of protein vs category average
100 questions covering strength gains, endurance, solubility, digestive tolerance, water retention, recovery, taste alteration, long-term results, dosing ease, and repurchase.
- Is this Creapure certified or equivalent third-party verified purity?
- Noticeable improvement in strength or work capacity?
- Solubility — does it dissolve fully without residue?
- Would you repurchase this over other creatine options?
Section 04
Where the Data Comes From
Section 05
Prop Blend Transparency
We don't penalize proprietary blends.
Prop blends are a formulation choice, not a quality indicator. Some of the best-selling products in supplements use prop blends. But transparency IS a dimension — products with full dose disclosure naturally score higher on that axis.
A prop blend with great ingredients still scores well overall. We show you the data. You decide.
Section 06
Score Tiers
Section 07
Sub-Scores on Every Product
Click any product's score ring to see the full breakdown. When review data isn't available yet, we show the formula-based score with a "partial" confidence indicator. As we collect more reviews, the score becomes more complete.
Section 09