Orlando, FL — April 30, 2015 — According to statistics, people in the United States spend almost $24 billion on natural supplements every year. This amounts to half of what they spend for prescription medications. Since the use of supplements is widespread, experts recommend that patients should take care in choosing a product.
The quality of supplements should be evaluated by patients, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Arthritis patients often use natural alternatives, such as supplements, to achieve pain relief and improved mobility. This relief option is believed to work, and many sufferers have experienced significant improvements in their condition by using it.
“Supplements such as vitamins, minerals and herbal products are not tested by the Food and Drug Administration in the same way the over-the-counter and prescription medications are tested. This is something that many people don’t know about,” said VitaBreeze Supplements spokesperson, Michelle O’Sullivan.
The Food and Drug Administration has minimal regulatory authority over natural alternatives. This can mean that they are contaminated, potentially dangerous and ineffective. However, it is also important to note that severe safety problems are rare and even reputable vitamin manufacturers run into quality issues.
Tod Cooperman, M.D., president of the independent laboratory in New York called ConsumerLab.com, stated that 25 percent of supplements have some type of problem associated with quality. ConsumerLab.com has evaluated over 2,000 supplements that represented 300 brands. It found that the most common problem was that there was too little of the promised amount of the ingredients.
Patients should consider certain factors to identify the best supplements. They need to watch for overblown claims, such as those that are guaranteed to treat or cure diseases. They should also make sure that the product contains the specific ingredient and the exact amount that is stated on the label.
There are organizations that offer voluntary certification programs for herbal companies. The seal of approval they give is an indication that the bottle has what it promises and has passed some tests. Patients can check the product to see if it has this seal to ensure that it is safe.
There are actually many ways to find out whether or not a supplement is of high quality. One is to ensure that it contains natural ingredients. For instance, if patients are looking for glucosamine supplements for arthritis pain, they can opt for a product that also contains natural ingredients such as turmeric, chondroitin and MSM (http://amazon.com/Glucosamine-Sulfate-Chondroitin-Supplement-Turmeric/dp/B00DUMO9X4).
About VitaBreeze
VitaBreeze is a nutraceutical brand that manufactures high-quality natural supplements to help people live a healthy, enjoyable and longer life. All of the company’s products are manufactured in the United States using the finest quality ingredients that have been carefully selected, tested and crafted into the firm’s winning formulas. Visit http://www.VitaBreeze.com to learn more.
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