Many years ago I believed that all nutritional supplements were produced to the same standards, but I've since found that this is not the case. From personal research, I have found that there are a lot of factors, that affect the quality and hence, the effectiveness of supplements. I will outline many of these now and will explain the relevance of each of the factors discussed.
Firstly, you may observe that alternative company's supplements contain different ingredients and at varying levels. For example, some products will provide recommended daily allowances, whereas some include much higher, advanced dosages. Taking in insufficient amounts will provide little benefit, whereas too much can be harmful, so what is the answer?
Most supplements are manufactured to food-grade standards, as this is all that's required to meet industry rules in the majority of countries. But, without the control and precision related to drug grade manufacturing standards, it's extremely hard to ensure the efficiency of products and ratios of nutrition.
This will probably have an effect on the bioavailability of the nutrients in that product. Another major issue with food grade products is that there is an increased risk of product contamination.
Low Glycemic Foods - Diseases such as Obesity and Diabetes are largely a result of bad food choices. Typically, high calorific foods encourage Obesity, but the significance of high glycemic foods cannot be disregarded. High glycemic foods (high glycemic Index) are those that sugar fastest once inside your body, such as sweets, cakes and refined carbohydrates (white bread, white pasta, etc). These types of foods cause dramatic rises in blood sugar levels. As blood sugar levels drop, you will experiences a drop in energy and urges for high glycemic foods (carbohydrate cravings). If you regularly give in to your cravings, this will increase your food intake. Over a long period of time your body becomes unable to accomodate dramatic fluctuations in blood sugar levels, which can in turn lead to the onset of type II Diabetes.
For these reasons, I recommend that if you're going to use supplements, you must find a manufacturer that adheres to pharmaceutical grade manufacturing standards for best results. If you are using, or thinking about using a multivitamin pill and multimineral product then it may also be helpful to ensure that the formulation contains advanced levels of nutrition.
Firstly, you may observe that alternative company's supplements contain different ingredients and at varying levels. For example, some products will provide recommended daily allowances, whereas some include much higher, advanced dosages. Taking in insufficient amounts will provide little benefit, whereas too much can be harmful, so what is the answer?
Most supplements are manufactured to food-grade standards, as this is all that's required to meet industry rules in the majority of countries. But, without the control and precision related to drug grade manufacturing standards, it's extremely hard to ensure the efficiency of products and ratios of nutrition.
This will probably have an effect on the bioavailability of the nutrients in that product. Another major issue with food grade products is that there is an increased risk of product contamination.
Low Glycemic Foods - Diseases such as Obesity and Diabetes are largely a result of bad food choices. Typically, high calorific foods encourage Obesity, but the significance of high glycemic foods cannot be disregarded. High glycemic foods (high glycemic Index) are those that sugar fastest once inside your body, such as sweets, cakes and refined carbohydrates (white bread, white pasta, etc). These types of foods cause dramatic rises in blood sugar levels. As blood sugar levels drop, you will experiences a drop in energy and urges for high glycemic foods (carbohydrate cravings). If you regularly give in to your cravings, this will increase your food intake. Over a long period of time your body becomes unable to accomodate dramatic fluctuations in blood sugar levels, which can in turn lead to the onset of type II Diabetes.
For these reasons, I recommend that if you're going to use supplements, you must find a manufacturer that adheres to pharmaceutical grade manufacturing standards for best results. If you are using, or thinking about using a multivitamin pill and multimineral product then it may also be helpful to ensure that the formulation contains advanced levels of nutrition.
About the Author:
Andrew Smith is an Independent Associate for Usana Health Sciences, who manufacture world leading supplements. To read a comprehensive Usana products review please click http://andygsmith.com/health-and-wellness/nutritional-supplements-and-nutrition/usana-products-information-and-review/
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