Are the cheap vitamins as good as more expensive ones?
All the experts agree: You usually get what you pay for. To maximize absorption, Dean goes for food-based organic vitamins, which are usually pricier. The budget-priced ones tend to include synthetic vitamins and fillers, she says. Regardless of cost, the bottom line is that no standard production rules exist for supplements. Look for the USP (United States Pharmacopeia) symbol or the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) or the Consumer Lab seals in order to ensure the product’s purity. These mean that the supplements have passed tests to confirm that they contain the ingredients listed on the label and in the amounts listed.
