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Vitamin Labels – What You Need to Know by Shawna Page
Thousands of people take supplements everyday, but few people know what is actually in the supplements they take. Knowing what to look for on a vitamin label will help you pick the right product for you and your family.
Medicinal Ingredients per capsule: Medicinal (or active) ingredients are those ingredients responsible for the supplement’s effect. The common name for the ingredient is often listed first with the source of the ingredient in brackets immediately following. The ingredient dosages are usually listed per capsule rather than daily dosage so keep this in mind when you review the panel.
Natural versus Synthetic: Natural vitamins are in a form that occurs in nature while synthetic vitamins are manufactured in a laboratory. There is much debate about whether synthetic is inferior to natural but there is consensus that the natural form of vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl) is better utilized by the body than its synthetic counterpart (dl-alpha-tocopheryl).
Scientific Units of Measure Different scientific units are used for measuring the amounts of vitamins and minerals. An international unit (I.U.) is the global standard for measuring fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K). Water-soluble vitamins and minerals are measured in milligrams (mg) and micrograms (mcg); one milligram (1/1000 of a gram) is equal to 1000 micrograms.
Non-Medicinal
This is a list of compounds that do not directly contribute to the nutrient in the supplement, but instead aid in functions such as tablet integrity, proper digestion or preservation of shelf life.
When it comes to choosing a nutritional supplement what is NOT in the product is just as important as what is. Be sure to carefully examine the NON-MEDICAL ingredients, sometimes called excipients. Many popular brands contain fillers, preservatives, glazes, sweeteners, artificial colors, binders, deodorizers, chemicals and potential allergens, such as lactose, gluten, dyes and gelatin. Some products include chemicals like titanium dioxide and sodium benzoate, which can be associated with significant health risks.
This Product Does Not Contain
This explains what is NOT in the product, for instance gluten, yeast, egg, dairy etc. and is very important for those people who may have allergies to certain ingredients.
Formats
Supplements come in all forms including; tablets, capsules, softgels, liquids, chewables and powders. Let’s examine the different formats.
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