# Operation Supplement Safety

> Dietary supplement safety and effectiveness ratings for informed consumer choices. (iPhone/iPad app by Therapeutic Research Center.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-supplement-safety/id712551704 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Therapeutic Research Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/352389185)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-supplement-safety/id712551704/reviews.md

## What is Operation Supplement Safety?

Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) is a joint military initiative between the Human Performance Resource Center and the Department of Defense (DoD) to educate service members and retirees, their family members, leaders, healthcare providers, and DoD clinicians about dietary supplements and how to choose them wisely.

Get information and ratings on dietary supplements, herbal products, vitamins, minerals, homeopathic products, complementary alternative medicines, alternative treatments (e.g., acupuncture), traditional Chinese medicine products, and other natural remedies. OPSS has teamed up with Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database to provide you with multiple databases and interactive features including an Effectiveness Checker, Nutrient Depletion Checker, Interaction Checker, and Natural Medicines Brand Evidence-based Ratings (NMBER)®.

Visit www.naturaldatabaseconsumer.com/dodndc and use your valid .mil email address to sign up for your free account. You can then use those passcodes to sign in to the full version of this app.

Access to this app gives you unbiased, evidence-based Safety and Effectiveness Ratings on any natural ingredient, commercially available product, or alternative treatment modality. Quickly identify potentially harmful drug/herb interactions, check for nutrients within the body that may be depleted by prescription medications, find ingredients with known Effectiveness ratings by condition or disease state, and much more.

The online Database is updated every business day. You get up-to-date reviews and more in the App without the need for an Internet connection.

The OPSS & ND App gives you:
- Dietary Supplement Safety and Effectiveness ratings.
- Interaction ratings between drugs and natural medicines, known Adverse Reactions. 
- Effectiveness ratings for natural medicines by medical condition, and more. 
- Answers anytime, anywhere, even without an Internet connection.

## Key features

- Dietary supplement safety and effectiveness ratings
- Drug and natural medicine interaction checker
- Nutrient depletion checker
- Effectiveness ratings by medical condition
- Offline access to databases
- Evidence-based information on natural remedies

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-supplement-safety/id712551704/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Love the intent

*2020-09-06, version 3*

I love the intent of the app. It has several common supplements that you can check to keep our people safe. However, the contact us section is blank (which is why I’m writing here) and I’m pretty sure about a year ago there was a barcode feature that is no longer available. Bring that back. Our younger generation need to be able to search quick and get results.  The search feature is missing the mark on most supplements—basically have to search each ingredient to make sure you’re good.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2014-05-15, version 1.3*

Totally useless for the average person.

## Frequently asked questions about Operation Supplement Safety

### What is Operation Supplement Safety?

Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) is a joint military initiative that educates users about dietary supplements and how to choose them wisely. It provides unbiased, evidence-based safety and effectiveness ratings on natural ingredients and products.

### How do I access Operation Supplement Safety?

You can access Operation Supplement Safety by signing up for a free account at www.naturaldatabaseconsumer.com/dodndc using a valid .mil email address. These credentials will then allow you to sign in to the app.

### What kind of information does Operation Supplement Safety provide?

The app offers ratings on dietary supplements, herbal products, vitamins, minerals, homeopathic products, and alternative treatments. It also includes features like an Effectiveness Checker, Nutrient Depletion Checker, and Interaction Checker.

### Can I use Operation Supplement Safety without an internet connection?

Yes, you can get up-to-date reviews and access to the app's databases without the need for an internet connection once you have signed in.

### How often is the Operation Supplement Safety database updated?

The online database is updated every business day, ensuring you have access to the most current reviews and information within the app.

### What devices does Operation Supplement Safety support?

Operation Supplement Safety is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch devices. It is designed for users who want to check supplement information on the go.

### What is the age rating for Operation Supplement Safety?

The app has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences. This is likely due to the complex health information it provides.

### Does Operation Supplement Safety have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Operation Supplement Safety contains advertisements. However, as it is a free application, it is possible it may include ads.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3 — 2017-09-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes.
Support for 64bit architectures.

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