I am often asked what the difference is between nutritional supplements and why one seems to be better than another. I have to say  when you look at nutritional supplements  there is as much difference in their quality as there is in the foods   you choose to eat.

It may be difficult for the average layman to know which food supplements he/she can trust for quality as it is which fruits/vegetables are nutritionally adequate and/or highest quality from casual observation.

Just because the food supplements are sold by health food stores, well meaning sales advocates, pharmacies, etc., does not mean they are of the highest quality any more than all foods sold in the supermarket are so.

Highest quality nutritional food supplements that I refer to as "therapeutic" nutritional food supplements," will usually be sold by healthcare professionals, or health stores connected with them. They will usually have a money back guarantee. They will tend to be a bit more expensive, will have accurate, well-documented scientific validation behind them and when taken as recommended, will generally allow the body to heal itself in the area of weakness.

Therapeutic supplements can be found in liquid, powder, capsules, or tablets that are easily broken down and absorbed by the body and will be "real" nutritional food supplements. What do I mean by "real"? These products are not formulated in a chemistry lab, but came from nature as God made them. Just because a label says natural and  is sold as a nutritional supplement does not guarantee that it is in deed a high quality nutritional food supplement. This is especially true with minerals that need to be plant based or organic in order for the body to use them properly.

Companies that offer quality therapeutic nutritional food supplements go to great expense and effort to assure the highest quality available. They have a high standard of quality for the raw products they purchase on the world market from which their finished products come. They do not assume, as most do, that all products on that market are acceptable in quality. These companies have a standard below which they will not go. They ensure that the customer is getting exactly what they are paying for and that the body is able to use the supplement in a safe, efficacious manner.

 In conclusion, let’s review what is important in selecting quality therapeutic food supplements. Look for the following:

• Generally sold by or in conjunction with a healthcare professional
• Will have a money-back guarantee
• Will have accurate, well documented scientific validation behind them
• Available in liquid, powder, capsules, or tablets that are easily broken down and absorbed by the body
• Not formulated in a chemistry lab, but from nature as God made them

One of those quality therapeutic nutritional food supplement companies is Ortho Molecular Product Inc. You can find their products on this website.

Ortho Molecular’s motto, "Because Efficacy Matters". is there on purpose, not by accident. They are the food supplements I take personally and recommend for my patients.