You want to make sure you are getting the nutrients you need to stay healthy, but there are so many choices when it comes to selecting a dietary supplement. How do you know what is really in the bottle? There are certain rules that all dietary supplement makers must follow when they label their products and understanding these rules can make comparing dietary supplements much easier.
For over 13 years, Healthy Natural Systems has been true to the commitment of educating our customers as much as possible. We know that the more knowledge and facts you have, the better choices you can make when determining the overall value of natural products for you and your family. We believe that the more you understand about VitaHeart™ it will be your only choice!
Serving Size:
This is the manufacturer's suggested serving. It's normally stated as per tablet, per capsule, per packet or per teaspoonful.
Servings Per Container:
The number of serving sizes that are in the entire package (e.g., box, bottle, etc.). So if one serving is 1 tablet, and the entire package has 60 tablets, there are 60 servings per package.
Amount per Serving:
This is the amount of nutrients (e.g., total fat, sodium, carbohydrate, etc.), vitamins and minerals, and active ingredients that are in a serving of the product. The Amount per Serving is always listed according to the serving size. So if a serving size is 1 tablet and the directions call for 2 tablets - it would be considered two servings - you would need to double all of the information in the Supplement Facts box.
Scientific Units:
Scientific units, such as "IU," "mg" and "mcg," are different ways of measuring the amounts of vitamins and minerals in each serving. On the label of dietary supplements, "mg" refers to milligrams, and "mcg" to micrograms. "IU" stands for International Units, which is an international standard of measurement for vitamins A, D and E.
"% Daily Value" or "% DV":
The Daily Value is the average amount of the vitamin or mineral that is needed to meet the nutritional requirements of a person of at least age 4 years. The number shown will be the percent of the daily value that one serving of the supplement provides.
Other Ingredients:
Any ingredient used to make a dietary supplement other than the active ingredient(s) listed in the "Supplement Facts" box. The types of ingredients listed there could include the source of dietary ingredients, if not identified in the "Supplement Facts" box (e.g., rose hips as the source of vitamin C), other food ingredients (e.g., water and sugar), and additives or processing aids (e.g., gelatin, starch, colors, stabilizers, preservatives, and flavors).
Warning:
This will tell you when not to use the product; conditions that may require advice from a doctor before taking; possible interactions or side effects; and what other dietary supplements, medicines, or foods to avoid when taking the product. Quality manufacturers will suggest such individuals contact a doctor before taking supplements.
Directions:
This is where you'll find out how much of the dietary supplement you should take, how to take it, and how often to take it.
Expiration Date:
Date after which you should not use the product.
Lot Number:
Manufacturer information to help identify the product.
Universal Product Code (UPC):
A number and bar code that identify an individual product.
Allergy Warning:
If a dietary supplement contains one or more of the major food allergens (eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, shellfish, soy, walnut, or wheat), a statement such as "Contains Shellfish" or "Allergy Information: Contains Shellfish" will be placed a t the end of the Supplement Facts box.
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