"This image is a 'balloon race'. The higher a bubble, the greater the evidence for its effectiveness. But the supplements are only effective for the conditions listed inside the bubble.

You might also see multiple bubbles for certain supps. These is because some supps affect a range of conditions, but the evidence quality varies from condition to condition. For example, there’s strong evidence that Green Tea is good for cholesterol levels. But evidence for its anti-cancer effects is conflicting. In these cases, we give a supp another bubble."

More here.

Editor's note:  I look at health plan data for a living.  This includes information on claims and risks.  The common denominators for large claims and high risk (aside for the big events - major trauma, premature babies, big cancers) are most frequently high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.  Avoid these three and you have improved your odds tremendously; control them and and you have lowered your risk; ignore them and you will pay.

Thanks to Eclecticity for this fascinating chart.