Also, many doctors feel overwhelmed by requests from their patients to evaluate the quality of newer companies or products. I always keep an open mind to new products and companies, but I have found that by just asking a few key questions, I eliminate 95 percent or more of the companies out there. It is amazing how many companies and people make claims of quality for their products, but are unable to document or substantiate them. You never hear about them again, which is fine by me. Here are some features to look for to differentiate between quality nutritional companies and others.
Every batch is assayed after manufacturing by a third party for product content .
Many ingredients are unstable, and a portion inherently gets lost or destroyed in the manufacturing process. Companies that don't perform after tableting assays may unknowingly put products out that contain much less than their label claims. Products are tested for pesticides, heavy metal, microbial and pharmaceutical adulteration and contamination . This is especially important in herbs, which can be infected by various microorganisms and yeasts that can cause ill health. Finally, some Chinese herbs are tainted with pharmaceutical drugs, and it is imperative that your source for these herbs screens for these contaminants.