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Never assume that just because a dietary supplement
is all natural that it is "risk-free". Here
at InnerVital we
always recommend that you consult your primary care
physician when introducing a new supplement into
your daily dieting program. Especially if you are pregnant,
nursing a baby, or have a chronic medical condition
such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease.
Here is InnerVitals top 10 general guidelines
to follow when considering taking a new supplement :
[1] Is this supplement known to be generally safe?
(FDA
GRAS LIST)
[2] Do I have all the information I need about the
supplements ingredients?
[3] Does this supplement interact with any food or
drug I am consuming?
[4] Is this supplement affordable and manufactured
in a FDA approved facility?
[5] Always make sure the product you are ordering lists
the ingredients as well as the % of each ingredient.
[6] Follow the daily recommended dosage. Do not consume
more than is suggested on the label.
[7] Order from a reputable site like InnerVital. There
are many fly-by-night sites out there.
[8] Never substitute herbal products for chemical prescription
drugs.
[9] Never assume that just because a product is on
the market it is safe. If you have any concerns always
consult your primary care
physician or check in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
G.R.A.S. list.
This list stands for Generally
Regarded as Safe.
[10] Choose herbs that are highly bioavailable. The
active ingredients in many supplements are destroyed
by
stomach acid. The
best herbal product is one that is designed to bypass
or survive the digestive process.
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