The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for overseeing the safety of U.S. food and drug products. They do not have the authority to approve herbal supplements before they are sold, but there is something you can look for. USP symbol helps wary shoppers separate “Pure” from “Contaminated” supplements
The number one question I get asked daily is “Do these supplements really work, are they safe?” When starting a serious campaign to change your lifestyle, and are determined to change the course of your diabetes. You might need some outside help in selecting natural, herbal dietary supplements like a Niacin-bound chromium for diabetes. Are they all the same? Look hard for the "USP" symbol; find it on the package label. It can be a good way to be sure you're improving your health - not undermining it. Look for it.
USP (United States Pharmacopeia), places it's seal of verification on only those products that have the stated ingredient level, declared strength and purity claimed by the supplement provider. Click here to see the USP site and the label: http://www.usp.org/USPVerified/
The United States Pharmacopeia’s Chief Global Services Officer, John Fowler states "By selecting a supplement with USP's DSVP certification mark, consumers will have greater confidence in the products they purchase."
In order for a supplement product to wear the USP symbol on its packaging, it must be submitted for strenuous testing and verification.
Four criteria are evaluated: 1. What's on the label is, in fact, in the bottle - all label-listed ingredients are available in the stated amounts 2. There are no harmful levels of contaminants, including lead, mercury, pesticides, toxins, molds and other contaminants 3. Bioavailability, or an acceptable level of product breakdown and release into the body is achieved 4. Product manufacturing conforms to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards "USP Dietary Supplement Verified impramateur?
Another tip just ask them where it was manufactured Ask where the product was/is made. You’re valuable supplement should be prepared in a in a Professional State of the Art facility licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy.
Really Drill Down and Ask if there are Any Published Safety Studies Ask them to direct you to the studies that demonstrate issues like starting and stopping the product with out a reaction.
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