Synthetic Vs Non Synthetic Vitamins - How To Tell The Difference

Is there a difference between types of vitamins?  Most definitely!  Is there a way to determine these differences?  Most definitely!  

There are non synthetic vitamins and synthetic ones...

Synthetic vitamins act like drugs in the body and they are NEVER vitamins and NEVER good for you.  Yet, we often blindly accept what the manufacturers tell us -- a lie.

There are three types of vitamins:  synthetic, natural altered, and natural unaltered.

This is the very basic part of deciding what vitamins to buy and there are many other factors that come into play.  Even if the average consumer knows of the three different types there are to choose from, how do you determine which is which?  If you have not read the previous post. It explains the difference.

Synthetic Vs Non Synthetic Vitamins

Dr. Timothy O'Shea, author of Conventional Medicine Vs Holistic: A World of Difference points out: "Vitamins are not individual molecular compounds.  Vitamins are biological complexes.  They are multi-step biochemical interactions whose action is dependent upon a number of variables without the biological terrain.  

Vitamin activity only takes place when all conditions are met within that environment, and when all co-factors and components of the entire vitamin complex are present and working together.  

Vitamins cannot be isolated from their complexes and still perform their specific life functions within the cells.  When isolated into artificial commercial forms, like ascorbic acid, these purified synthetics act as drugs in the body.  They are no longer vitamins, and to call them such is inaccurate."

Are Non Synthetic Vitamins Better?

I always offer to research a client's vitamin intake to determine if they are natural or synthetic.  I will do the same for you when you complete the Health Assessment form.

Does it matter where you purchase them?  Yes. Drugstores and grocery stores carry synthetic vitamins. Period.  Do not be fooled by labels.  Most companies try to use the word 'natural' somewhere on their label; whether it be in the name itself or the description.  

COAL TAR and PETROLEUM are natural sources so legally the word ‘natural’ can be used on the label.  If you knew you were swallowing petroleum to improve your health, would you continue?  Would you actually believe that these products could bring you good health?

What About Health Food Stores?

They are out of balance and your body will reject them.  This also applies to a multi-vitamin. Each ingredient listed must be in balance with how they grow in nature; i.e. zinc to copper ratio. 

HEARTBREAKING  Pre-Natal and Children's Vitamins are Among the Worst

What If I Get My Vitamins From A Medical Professional?

You have the right to ask them all the questions I will be listing in this series.  They should be able to answer each one.   Unfortunately, most often they simply do not understand the difference unless they have had specific training in that area.

Choose The Best Vitamins For You And Your Family

I have written to dozens of vitamin companies asking them these questions.  I have asked doctors, nurses, health coaches, etc. and most do not have the answers. They may not realize there is a difference or what questions they should be asking.  DO THESE COMPANIES CARE?   Remember, this is a multi-billion dollar industry.