{"id":1327,"date":"2010-12-30T01:28:14","date_gmt":"2010-12-30T01:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drconnieamundson.com\/?p=1327"},"modified":"2010-12-30T01:28:14","modified_gmt":"2010-12-30T01:28:14","slug":"understanding-supplement-labels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartmountainchiropractic.com\/es\/understanding-supplement-labels\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Supplement Labels (December 2010)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Quickly Identify A Quality Supplement<\/h2>\n<p>Look at the \u00abother ingredients\u00bb usually at the bottom of the label. Artificial colors and sweeteners are  used to make the product look better or taste better. Avoid the artificial sweeteners and colors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aspartame<\/li>\n<li>Saccharin<\/li>\n<li>Sucralose<\/li>\n<li>FD&amp;C blue, yellow, red, etc<\/li>\n<li>\u00abLakes\u00bb (colors)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img style=\"margin-left: 8px;float: right\" src=\"..\/client_inc\/foodlabel.jpg\" \/>Fillers are used in  supplements to make the production easier and faster. Unfortunately, these fillers can compromise the effectiveness of the nutrients in the supplement. Fillers are often called \u00abflowering agents\u00bb on the label. Binders are used for bulk and stabilization of the product.  Lubricants are used to allow the powder form to process through the machines more easily.  Some common lubricants, fillers and binders include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>gelatin<\/li>\n<li>hydrogenated oil  (strictly avoid)<\/li>\n<li>magnesium  stearate<\/li>\n<li>maltodextrin<\/li>\n<li>microcrystalline  cellulose<\/li>\n<li>modified  cellulose (for example hydroxypropyl methylcellulose)<\/li>\n<li>polyethylene  glycol<\/li>\n<li>polyvinyl  alcohol<\/li>\n<li>crospovidone  (PPVP or polyvinylpolypyrrolidone) <\/li>\n<li>potassium  sorbate<\/li>\n<li>talc<\/li>\n<li>sodium  benzoate<\/li>\n<li>sodium stearyl  fumarate<\/li>\n<li>stearic  acid<\/li>\n<li>xanthum  gum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s almost impossible to find a supplement without any  lubricants, fillers and binders.  It&#8217;s a  good rule of thumb, to purchase supplements that contain no more than 2 of these  ingredients listed on the label. For various reasons, certain toxic  metals are added to poor quality supplements.   Some common toxic elements you should avoid that you&#8217;ll see actually  printed on the label are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>titanium  dioxide<\/li>\n<li>aluminum<\/li>\n<li>nickel<\/li>\n<li>tin<\/li>\n<li>silver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Vitamin  D and Vitamin E<\/h2>\n<p>Look at the source of Vitamin D and  Vitamin E.  The Vitamin D should be D3  or cholecalciferol.  It should not  be the synthetic form D2 or ergocalciferol.  The Vitamin E should be d-alpha tocopherol with  mixed tocopherol.  Mixed tocopherols are  the best.  It should not be the synthetic  form dl-alpha tocopherol.<\/p>\n<h2>Megadose<\/h2>\n<p>A supplement that is  labeled \u00abmegadose\u00bb does not mean that it is any better. Your body can  only absorb so much of a nutrient and the rest is eliminated from your body as  a waste product. For example, you can only absorb about 500mg of Calcium at a  given time.<\/p>\n<h2>Thoughts on Fish Oils<\/h2>\n<p>Fish oils are known for getting oxidized easily. To stop this, and to stop the  oils from going rancid, manufacturers of fish oil products add preservatives to  them. The best quality supplements contain only vitamin E as the preservative and are free of all artificial  preservatives. The good thing about vitamin E is that it has a high nutritional  value also; however, it also acts as a powerful anti-oxidant.  In general, it&#8217;s a good rule of thumb to keep  all of your fat soluble supplements (Vitamins A, D, E, and K and GLA, EPA, ALA, DHA) in the  refrigerator.<\/p>\n<h2>When is the best time to take a supplement?<\/h2>\n<p>The best time to take the majority of  supplements is with meals. Supplements serve to  enhance the nutritional density of your food and there are enzymes and other  properties in food that enhance the absorption of the nutrients.<\/p>\n<h2>Do I Need More Than Just a Multiple Vitamin?<\/h2>\n<p>Even if  you ate a perfect diet, USDA data has shown that even if you ate a \u00abperfect  diet\u00bb, our food supply is simply not as nutritious as it was 30 years ago.  Supplementing your diet can help to correct  these short-comings.  The only way to  know if the supplements you&#8217;re taking are working or to know exactly what  vitamins\/minerals and dosages you need is to get tested.  Using bloodwork and other diagnostic  tools will tell us where the problem areas are occurring or just  developing.  During your report of  findings we will carefully note major and minor conditions that may lead to  serious illness.  This detailed report  will explain your test findings, as well as the nutrient and dietary  recommendations based upon your test results. Call today to set up a  consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quickly Identify A Quality Supplement Look at the \u00abother ingredients\u00bb usually at the bottom of the label. Artificial colors and sweeteners are used to make the product look better or taste better. 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