Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 626 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Dietary Supplements and Nutrition Products
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Amazon remains the top online retailer recommended by AI assistants for dietary supplements, securing its leadership position across a wide range of products. However, between October and March, major retailers like and , alongside pharmacy chains such as Walgreens and CVS, dramatically increased their share of recommendations.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35% | ||
| 2 | The top-recommended online marketplace for a vast selection of supplement brands. | 33% | |
| 3 | Showed significant gains, especially for methylated vitamins and vegan recovery supplements. | 32% | |
| 4 | Increasingly cited as a specialized retailer for creatine and protein bars. | 30% | |
| 5 | A consistent recommendation for a wide range of vitamins and supplements. | 24% | |
| 6 | 22% | ||
| 7 | 17% | ||
| 8 | A rapidly growing recommendation, now frequently cited across multiple supplement categories. | 16% | |
| 9 | 15% | ||
| 10 | 15% | ||
| 11 | 15% | ||
| 12 | 15% | ||
| 13 | Frequently suggested for purchasing protein bars, creatine, and hormone creams. | 15% | |
| 14 | 14% | ||
| 15 | 13% | ||
| 16 | 13% | ||
| 17 | 13% | ||
| 18 | 12% | ||
| 19 | 11% | ||
| 20 | 10% | ||
| 21 | 10% | ||
| 22 | 10% | ||
| 23 | 8% | ||
| 24 | 8% | ||
| 25 | 8% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
gnc.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 40% of analyzed answers.
Jumped from rank #40 in October to #5 by March.
“Infrequently mentioned” → “A top online store for variety and vegan performance sections”
Rose from #8 in October to #4 by March.
Slipped from #5 in October to #15 by March.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58% | 29% | ||
| 22% | 40% | ||
| 31% | 0% | ||
| 31% | 13% | ||
| 0% | 29% |
The two models disagree most about Health & Her (ChatGPT #23, Google #5) and iHerb (ChatGPT #5, Google #21).
Amazon remains the top online retailer recommended by AI assistants for dietary supplements, securing its leadership position across a wide range of products. However, between October and March, major retailers like Walmart and Target, alongside pharmacy chains such as Walgreens and CVS, dramatically increased their share of recommendations.
Across 626 AI responses, Vega is mentioned most, named in 35% of them, followed by Amazon (33%) and The Vitamin Shoppe (32%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 626 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI responses consistently identify Optimum Nutrition as the top brand for creatine, while
Amazon and
Walmart are the most frequently recommended online retailers. Over time, recommendations have solidified around these major retailers, with
GNC also gaining prominence since December.
Brands mentioned
where can i buy a creatine supplement online?
AI responses consistently identify Optimum Nutrition as the top brand for creatine, while
Amazon and
Walmart are the most frequently recommended online retailers. Over time, recommendations have solidified around these major retailers, with also gaining prominence since December.
Brands mentioned
Where can I buy L-glutamine online?
Nutricost is the dominant brand recommendation for L-glutamine across the analysis window. Responses consistently direct users to purchase from major online retailers such as
Amazon,
Walmart, and
Target, with these platforms becoming even more common in responses after November.
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