Why does supplement quality matter?

Millions of Americans take dietary supplements to improve their overall health. But the everyday consumer wants to save money—even when it comes to their health. We’ve all gone to health and nutrition stores that carry a wide variety of vitamins and supplements without a clue as to what to select. However, it is important to keep in mind that all supplements are NOT created equal.

Pharmaceutical-Grade and Professional-Grade supplements (usually the more expensive ones) guarantee that you get what you pay for. They are tested by independent 3rd party laboratories and adhere to higher standards.That may not be the case with cheaper vitamins. “For example, if you see Vitamin C for $5 that claims to have, say, 500mg per capsule it may not actually contain that amount whereas professional-grade vitamins contain exactly what is on the label, and as a result, garner a higher quality potency.

Professional-Grade supplements ensure the highest quality of active and inactive ingredients and typically include more bioavailable forms: activated for vitamins and chelated for minerals. This allows for better absorption and use by the body. It is estimated that fewer than 3% of the products on the market are professional grade. Professional Arts Pharmacy is happy to offer these Pharmaceutical-Grade and Professional-Grade supplements so that our patients and customers can rest assured they are getting the best quality vitamins to improve their health.