Natural vitamin supplements have gained prominence over the last decade becoming far more popular than synthetic multivitamins. The major differences between these two categories of supplements come from the way they are manufactured and the metabolism processes. The body has difficulties assimilating chemical compounds. The body eliminates a high amount of such ‘nutrients’ in stool and urine because of the inability to metabolize them. Moreover, during the body processing of synthetic vitamins, the system consumes essential substances, which on the long run weakens the system.

Natural vitamin supplements on the other hand contain completely organic ingredients. Such products are made of herbal, fruit and vegetable extracts standardized in a concentrated form. For example, Hawthorne berry oil is a very rich source of vitamin A and C. In many cases, there are several organic compounds available in any natural vitamin supplements formula. Depending on the manufacturer, the composition differs a lot. Some products are designed for a particular illness while others are restorative or regenerative formulas meant for body system support.

Natural vitamin supplements are not easy to choose. You have to make sure that product is 100% natural, and that it is not a fake.

Natural vitamin supplements should be FDA approved.

There should be a list of ingredients with the concentration that corresponds to each.

The administration instructions should be detailed according to age groups.

The labels of natural vitamin supplements should mention whether there are any side effects (and which) and any possible drug interferences. If there are no known side effects, that should be specified too.

Internet promotions for dietary supplements hide most scams. Lots of such products have actually received a ban from the Food and Drug Association.

Make sure that the natural vitamin supplements contain 100% vitamins not fillers.

Ask your health care provider to recommend some natural vitamin supplements and ask him/her to explain the difference between such products and synthetic vitamin compounds. Some doctors are still in favor of synthetic vitamins, because they claim effects are more rapid. Nevertheless, studies indicate that on the long term their initial positive impact on the body drops progressively.

Even if we are clearly in favor of natural vitamin supplements, you should follow your doctor’s orders or ask for a second medical opinion to be certain of your treatment. Mention must be made that no supplement can substitute for a balanced diet rich in nutrients from all the food categories.

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