There has been a dramatic increase in the use of nutritional supplements over the last several years, and for good reason! Vitamins and supplements offer great benefits – but be careful! Some commercial products actually really lack in potency. There is a common belief that all supplements are created equal. This has led some to seek the best value, not the best quality. A consumer should know that the grade, form, purity, bioavailability and third party verification all contribute to the effectiveness of the product they’re ingesting. Nutritional supplements are typically available in four different categories: pharmaceutical grade, medical grade, cosmetic or nutritional grade, and feed or agricultural grade. Pharmaceutical grade is the highest quality grade of vitamins, meaning the purity, dissolution and absorption meet the highest regulatory standard. Pharmaceutical grade vitamins and supplements may be available without a prescription, but they are typically only sold by licensed health care practitioners.

Arthur Traitelovich, www.goherbalife.com/ath24