Supplements 101

With the numerous amount of products available, it seems like there is a supplement for everything! As the consumer, it can be overwhelming to figure out which supplements actually provide what they claim as well as which ones are worth the money! How can you be sure what you buy is effective, and most importantly, safe? Let's dive a bit deeper into the topic of supplementation, so you can come away with insight into determining if a supplement is right for you.

Quality Control

As you may or may not know, supplements are not tightly regulated like pharmaceuticals. Most of the supplements that you can purchase at the grocery store have a high likelihood of having added dyes and fillers as well as being contaminated with heavy metals. Unfortunately, most of these products end up being a waste of money. Medical-grade or pharmaceutical grade supplements are brands that have been tested for quality by a third-party. There are some OTC (over the counter) brands that are...