Synthetic Vitamins vs. Naturally Occurring Vitamins

There are thousands of different companies in the world that offer vitamins. Many vitamin deficiencies have been linked to certain chronic illnesses such as heart disease and cancer, making it even more crucial that you do your research before purchasing vitamins. What should you be looking for on the label when you shop? What is going to be the best option for you?

There are many companies that sell synthetic vitamins that contain chemicals that are not naturally found in vitamins derived from plants. Since our bodies are not used to these chemicals, it is often unknown what kind of effects they could have, short term or long term. Technically, the synthetic vitamins are considered more a drug than they are vitamins because of their chemical makeup.

On the other end of the spectrum, companies that produce naturally occurring vitamins have no standard to follow when it comes to regulating the daily intake by consumers. According to Innate Choice (September 2009, Newsletter Edition), "Work is underway to create a new standard, called the 'Naturally Occurring Standard' (NOS)." The standard will create a "Natural Daily Intake" (NDI) defined daily amount that is safe for consumers, "ingesting natural, full spectrum vitamins, plant derived minerals, and whole food micronutrients from 100% certified organic whole foods."

While the naturally occurring vitamins are not as regulated as synthetic vitamins, you need to consider the large amount of chemicals that are being used to produce the synthetic version. Studies on some of those chemicals have shown to lessen, or even worsen, the effects of the vitamins.

Since there really is no substitute for the vitamins you receive from eating plant derived minerals, it is recommended that you look for the 100% Certified Organic label when purchasing vitamins or other food supplements. Chiropractic Plus carries only 100% Certified Organic supplements for its' customers. If you want to begin taking vitamin supplements as part of a healthier lifestyle and have questions, stop by Chiropractic Plus today and talk to our staff.