Quality, Purity, and Potency of Nutritional Supplements

December 6, 2021  

Recently, New York State Attorney General found 4 out of 5 supplements at big box retailers such as GNC, Target, Walmart, and Rite Aid were selling fraudulent supplements. Many times fraudulent supplements won’t include the actual ingredients that are listed on the label - in some cases have harmful ingredients such as allergens. The article aimed to tear down the entire supplement industry in an attempt to smear a bad name on a good thing. The truth is, supplements aren’t the problem it’s the source, and finding the best supplements requires a good reputable supplier. Supplements come in many forms and as you may or may not know some are effective and some aren’t. The difference is the quality and the potency.

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Qualifications to check before buying nutritional supplements

IFOS
(International Fish Oil Standard)
Testing Before & After Production

Requires the following for IFOS Certification:

• Passes all CRN (Council for Responsible Nutrition)/WHO (World Health Organization) Testing

• Greater than 60% Omega-3 Concentration

• PCB Levels Less Than 50% of CRN Standard

• Oxidation Level Less Than 75% of CRN Standard

• Dioxin Levels Less Than 50% of WHO Standard

cGMP
(current Good Manufacturing Practices)
Testing Before, During, and After

Requires the following for cGMP Certification:

• Quality product produced in a safe and healthy environment

• Facility is inspected regularly to ensure cGMP is being maintained

• Ensures quality equipment, employees, and workspaces are being maintained

• Adherence to the cGMP regulations assures the identity, strength, quality, and purity of supplement products by requiring that manufacturers adequately control manufacturing operations

Healthcare Practitioners
Testing After Implementation

• Thousands of patient testimonials about the safety, potency, and effectiveness of the supplements

• Actual hands-on, visual evidence of supplement success vs. supplements from big-box retailers

• Patient experience with store-bought supplements vs. high quality supplements

MAA guarantees their supplements for quality and potency and prides itself on offering only the highest professional grade supplements. MAA’s supplements are free from pesticides, herbicides, and solvents. In addition to being competitively priced to help patients achieve a high degree of compliance with their doctors’ treatment plans, all of MAA’s products are free of artificial sweeteners and colors.