Barely A Vitamin

By Lisa VanWilliams

Have you ever stopped to consider the brand of vitamins or supplements you take? How did you find them? Did a friend refer them? Did you research brands and find the best product? Did you buy what was on sale? Did you grab what was convenient on your way through the store?

Not all vitamins are the same. They can vary in quality, purity, & potency just to name a few criteria.  Independent consultant Greg Marshall created MultivitaminGuide.org, "to educate consumers on how to tell the difference between ineffective supplements and high-quality ones that can truly make a difference to their health."

He did in-depth research in four specific areas on multivitamins: completeness, potency, bioavailability, and safety. 

Check out the score ratings below and see where your brand falls.  You might want to reconsider your brand loyalties when you see the results.  Vitamins are supplements are not cheap and you often get what you pay for.  Try to research your brand and make sure it's right for you and your family. 

Look here to see where your brand falls on the list:
http://www.multivitaminguide.org/best-multivitamin.html