How to Scan a Supplement Barcode

Scanning a supplement bottle's barcode is the fastest way to add a new supplement - the name and brand fill in automatically so you don't have to type them.

How to Open the Supplement Barcode Scanner

There are two ways to reach the supplement barcode scanner:

From the Add Supplement screen:

1. Open the Supplements screen from the home feature row.
2. Tap Add Your First Supplement (empty state) or the + floating button.
3. On the Add Supplement form, tap the barcode icon near the supplement name field.

The supplement-specific barcode scanner opens. This is different from the food barcode scanner - it's designed for supplement product labels.

Scanning the Barcode

1. Point the camera at the barcode on the supplement bottle or packaging.
2. The camera continuously scans - no shutter tap needed.
3. When a barcode is detected, the app looks it up automatically.
4. A success result shows the supplement name and brand pre-filled.

💡 Use the flash icon in the top corner to turn on the torch if you're in a dark room or the barcode is hard to read.

What Gets Filled In

After a successful scan, the Add Supplement form pre-fills:

• Name - the product name from the barcode database
• Brand - the manufacturer name

All other fields (dosage, form, category, schedule, frequency) remain at their defaults for you to fill in manually, since these are personal preferences not stored in the product database.

If the Barcode Is Not Found

If the barcode is not in the database, you will see a "not found" message. This is normal for newer products or private-label supplements.

In this case, just close the scanner and type the supplement name manually in the Add Supplement form.

💡 You can still add any supplement manually even if its barcode is not recognized.

Camera Permission

The scanner requires camera access. If you see a permission prompt, tap Allow. If you previously denied it:

• iOS - go to Settings > Nutrify > Camera and enable it.
• Android - go to Settings > Apps > Nutrify > Permissions > Camera and enable it.

Need More Help?

If you have a question not covered here, the fastest way to reach us is directly inside the Nutrify app:

1. Open Nutrify
2. Go to Settings
3. Tap Help & Feedback
4. Tap Report a Bug or Request a Feature

Our team reads every message. You can also email us at support@nutrifytracker.com.