The truth is that few things are truly natural. Since you want the best for your body, the more natural a product is, the better. The product will then be accepted and more easily tolerated by our bodies. Therefore, be careful and read the entire product label. You might be surprised by the additional or alternative ingredients companies include in their products.
Artificial flavors save companies money because natural flavoring is more costly.
Synthetic Vitamin E - Natural E is better absorbed and utilized by the body than synthetic. Bone Meal or Dolomite as a Calcium Source - Government warns us against these as they might have a higher lead content. Synthetic Sweeteners, artificial preservatives, harsh binders, fillers might hinder absorption. Although standards have not been established for vitamins, some in the health care industry recommend disintegration take place in 60 minutes or less because otherwise the supplement may not be absorbed into your bloodstream. One woman started taking calcium to help protect her bones at a young age.