I built Pillser to make supplement shopping easier and more transparent

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Hi HN, I'm excited to finally share Pillser, a project I built to simplify the process of finding and comparing supplements. Pillser makes supplement shopping easier and more transparent by allowing users to search based on active ingredients, compare prices across different websites, and find products that cater to specific needs and dietary restrictions. How and Why Pillser Started: Recently, I found myself grappling with fatigue and headaches, only to learn from my doctor that I had deficiencies in vitamin D and iron. Understanding the root cause was a relief, but finding the right supplements became a daunting task. Determined not to choose based on brand alone, I started meticulously entering data into a spreadsheet, comparing each supplement’s ingredients and costs. You could say that the first prototype of Pillser was this spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BjiEbhJc3nmhkBoczd0w... However, I also needed other supplements, and this manual process became overwhelming. I wished there was a way to automate this for every supplement on the market. That’s when I decided to create Pillser — a user-friendly supplement comparison website that goes beyond the limitations of a spreadsheet. * I learned how to build websites using Remix.run. * I used ChatGPT to guide me through the best practices of SEO and accessibility. * I fine-tuned ChatGPT models to assist in extracting attributes and organizing the data efficiently. * I wrote hundreds of tests to ensure data integrity, making sure every piece of information is accurate and reliable. * I optimized the website to score 100 on Lighthouse, ensuring it’s fast, accessible, and user-friendly. I plan to extend Pillser to become a one-stop-shop to discover supplements & learn by browsing the associated research papers. However, you can already do a lot: * Search Active Ingredients: Easily find supplements containing specific active ingredients like Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Iron, etc. * Compare Prices: Compare prices across different websites (Amazon, iHerb; adding Vitacost) to find the best value per milligram. * Filter by Attributes: Filter supplements based on dietary restrictions and certifications (e.g., gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO). Check it out and let me know what you think! I'm open to feedback and suggestions on how to improve the site further. p.s. The linked page shows results for all ingredients that contain Ergocalciferol (vitamin D₂). You can modify the search however you like to search by anything that's mentioned in the supplement facts label.

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