Coverage measured against your targets — not a generic label

Coverage is measured against your target, not a generic number. Reference intakes (RDA/AI) are adjusted for age, sex, and life stage — pregnancy, for example, raises folate and iron targets substantially.

Your coverage sums what you get from both food and supplements into one daily picture, so you're never punished for getting a nutrient from your diet instead of a pill — and the two aren't double-counted.

The system shows exactly which nutrients you're short on, and the specific foods or supplements that would fill each gap — turning a number into an action.

More isn't always better. When your intake approaches a nutrient's tolerable upper limit (UL), it's flagged — so coverage means 'enough,' not 'as much as possible.'

Over two dozen key nutrients are tracked by default — the vitamins, minerals, and compounds that matter most for long-term health — and you can add more anytime.

Why are my targets different from the number on a label?

Label values use a single generic reference. Formulate adjusts your target to your age, sex, and life stage, so your coverage reflects what your body actually needs — not an average across everyone.

Does food or supplements count more?

Neither. A nutrient is a nutrient regardless of source. Coverage combines food and supplements into one total, so a well-built diet and a well-built stack are valued the same — and the goal is to fill real gaps, not to add pills.

Can I be over-covered?

Yes, and it matters. For nutrients with a tolerable upper limit, the system flags when you're approaching it. Coverage is about hitting 'enough' across the board, not maxing out any single nutrient.

How do I close a gap?

Every gap comes with the foods and supplements that fill it, scored on the same evidence-based methodology as the rest of the platform — so closing a gap also means choosing a quality source.