Vitamin and Supplements

We aim to support our patients’ health and recommend supplements from reputable, well established, third party tested companies that have been proven to be the best in the industry. They never contain additives, food colorings, heavy metals or artificial fillers. A majority of the supplements we offer have been tested by our staff and are of the highest quality and in the most absorb-able form while being as hypoallergenic (no soy, gluten/wheat, dairy, eggs or corn) as possible.

Some of the companies who’s products we utilize include:

Douglas Laboratories
Integrative Therapeutics (Tyler)
Thorne
Metagenics
DaVinci Laboratories
Pure Encapsulations
Boiron
Vital Nutrients
Wise Woman Herbals

There are many companies that offer supplements, but they are not all created equal. The amount, the form, the bio-availability, how it is stored/isolated and the specific part of a plant (herb/botanical) that is utilized can greatly alter the efficacy of a supplement.

Many times, those supplements that are purchased at the grocery store can be more economically sound when these attributes are no considered. They also tend to contain preservatives, heavy metals and food colorings (FD&C Red #40 Lake, Yellow #5) . In the long term, you may end up spending more money in order to obtain a therapeutic/effective dose and potentially subject yourself to these harmful additives and fillers. Click here for information on how we select the products that we recommend.........

How We Select Specific Products for You

1. What are the ingredients? Are all the ingredients on the label?

2. Are the quantities of each ingredient listed?

3.. What form is the product in: capsule, tablet, liquid, powder, pill?

4.. Is the packaging appropriate for the nature of the product? Alcoholic extracts should not be in plastic containers, all products should be in light- resistant containers, there should always be a good safety seal on the product container. Does it need to be refrigerated or kept from the light?

Product Quality

5. What is the source for the ingredients?

6. Are the herbs organic? Is this certifiable? Are the herbs standardized, and, if so, how?

7. In what forms are the minerals and vitamins, namely what are the transporters for the minerals, and are the vitamins natural or synthetic?

8. Are there binders, fillers or lubricants in the product?

9. Is each batch assayed for contents and activity? Are these reports available?

Product Rationale

10. What are the medicinal uses of each ingredient and of the whole formula?

11. Is there any research, clinical trials, or historical precedent to support the use of this formulation?

12. Is the amount of each ingredient sufficient for medicinal activity when analyzed as part of the whole formula?

13. Is there data on absorption, 1/2 life, and elimination regarding this product?

14. Is there anything unique about this formula, and if so what is the supporting rationale and research?

Product Use

15. What is the recommended daily dosage?

16. Is the product well-tolerated and palatable?

Product cost effectiveness

17. Given the recommended dosage, is the product cost effective?

18. Is the product competitively priced?