Frequently Asked Questions On Vitamin Supplements

"Standardized" on the label means that manufacturers ensure every batch of their products is produced in a consistent way, with the same ingredients and same concentration of ingredients. It is usually a term that refers to extracts from plants (herbal medicines), which contain a specific percentage of active ingredient(s). However, the term “standardized” does not necessarily reflect the quality of the product.

A "proprietary blend" is a combination of ingredients used exclusively by one supplement manufacturer. No other company produces the exact same combination of ingredients.

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the amount of a certain nutrient you should get each day based on your age, gender, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. DV stands for Daily Value. This value represents how much of a nutrient the supplement provides in regards to the total daily diet.

Vitamins have multiple functions and are essential to your well-being and to maintain normal body functions. Vitamins are essential to maintain a good eyesight, energy levels, cell growth, bone health, a healthy immune system, blood coagulation, etc.. Your body needs sufficient vitamins to function properly.

During the first month of pregnancy, the baby''s neural tube starts to develop, which later develops into the brain and spinal cord. Because most women do not know they are pregnant at that point, it is recommended that any woman contemplating conceiving should start taking prenatal vitamins at least three months beforehand.