naturalsolutions
holistic beauty, body & bath

Where Only The Purest Will Do For You!

 
more options...

 

Where to Find Information
To Review information on this brand, please see our information library. It also covers detailed questions on these products.

 

 

PreNatal News

New Chapter’s Perfect Prenatal™ multivitamin is proud to be a featured sponsor of the 2004 issue of Every Baby Magazine, the definitive guide to pregnancy, birth, and the first year for expectant families within the US. Every Baby is a publication of the American College of Nurse Midwives (“ACNM”). Our sponsorship does not indicate any formal endorsement of New Chapter’s Perfect Prenatal™ multivitamin by ACNM, but it reflects New Chapter's continuing commitment to the principles of ACNM and the growing nurse midwife movement.

 

Morning Sickness

New Medical Study Finds Safe, Effective Relief for Morning Sickness

A new medical study offers good news for expectant mothers facing the difficult choice of treating the nausea and vomiting of early pregnancy with things like soda, crackers or crushed ice, which are only marginally helpful, or trying prescription or over-the-counter medications, which may have potential side effects.

The September/October issue of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine features results from a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, hospital based, human clinical study conducted by obstetricians Angela Keating, M.D. and Ronald Chez, M.D. which indicates that Ginger Honey Tonic® is a safe and effective way to treat nausea and vomiting associated with morning sickness. Ginger Honey Tonic is made by New Chapter Inc. of Brattleboro, Vermont. In an article entitled, “Ginger Syrup as an Antiemetic in Early Pregnancy,” Drs. Keating and Chez summarize results of a study they conducted over a six-month period with 26 women ages 24-37 in their first 12 weeks of pregnancy. In the study, women were chosen at random to use New Chapter’s Ginger Honey Tonic or a “placebo” syrup. Neither group of women was aware of the use of the placebo product. They were asked to rate their symptoms and how they felt on a 10-point scale at regular intervals.

The study found significant reductions in both nausea and vomiting in the group using the Ginger Honey Tonic vs. the placebo-control group. For example, 77 percent of the Ginger Honey Tonic group experienced a dramatic four-point or greater improvement on the nausea scale within nine days. These findings led the researchers to conclude: “one g of ginger in syrup or capsules ingested daily in divided doses appears to be a reasonable and safe option in the treatment of nausea in early pregnancy.” Equally important, there were no adverse effects to the suggested use of New Chapter’s Ginger Honey Tonic during pregnancy.

Morning sickness is a common experience with an estimated 60-80 percent of all women experiencing nausea and/or vomiting during their first trimester of pregnancy. In addition to compromising an expectant mother’s daily functioning and quality of life, in more severe cases, morning sickness can also lead to weight loss, malnutrition or other more serious health complications for the mother and developing child. A total of 26 women were enrolled in the trial, with 14 in the study group and 12 in the placebo group. The study dosage was four tablespoons of New Chapter’s Ginger Honey Tonic.

Source: Alternative Therapies,
September/October 2002, Volume 8 No. 5 .

What you'll find on this page is women's pre natal or supplements for pregnant and nursing women; tonics for nausea, bad digestion, minerals and nutrients that are easy to swallow; whole food vitamin products; immune boosting vitamin c

 

 

 

  

PreNatal Care

Here are our selections for Prenatal & Nursing Mother Health Basics.  Products are listed in order of brand.  Please read the notice on the right as not all items are returnable. 

Click on the link below to take you to the product on this page.  Use your scroll bar to scroll up or down to see all selections.  Each item has the ingredients listed to help you make your choice.  Of course, full description is included.

NEW CHAPTER ORGANIC SUPPLEMENTS

 

 

 

NEW CHAPTER
Perfect Prenatal

Nourishing Fulfillment for You and Your Baby
Available in 90 tablet sizes

  • Nature’s organic probiotic whole-food prenatal vitamin
  • Promotes physical stamina and emotional well-being while nurturing mother and baby*

We at New Chapter® provide you an organic probiotic alternative to isolated or USP vitamins and minerals. All of our vitamins and minerals are cultured in organic soy using nature's most prized and studied probiotics, featuring Lactobacilli acidophilus, bifidus, rhamnosus, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. New Chapter's Probiotic Nutrients™ deliver biotransformed vitamins and minerals in their finest cultured form, much in the same way as miso, kefir, temphe, and yogurt. Your New Chapter nutrients:

• Are easy to digest, even on an empty stomach–they're cultured whole food!
• Deliver essential nutrients in their safest and most active form within the infinite complexity of whole food.
• Provide an energizing and protective array of phytonutrients and ferment metabolites, including cultured soy isoflavones, beta glucans, bacteriocins, SOD, glutathione, lipoic acid, and enzymes.

Perfect Prenatal® delivers 23 different easily digested, energizing and protective probiotic vitamins and minerals as well as 13 stress-balancing and free-radical scavenging herbs cultured for maximum effectiveness. Herbs like lavender and lemon balm have been revered for their soothing properties while other antioxidative herbs like peppermint, clove and rose hips provide key health benefits that support and sustain.*

Your health, and the health of those you love, are precious and deserve the finest nutritional support. We welcome you to the living world of New Chapter’s Probiotic Nutrients—a vital organic choice for the fullest potential of life.

MADE WITH ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
Certified Organic by International Certification Services, Inc., USA

How to Use: Three tablets daily. Can be taken anytime, even on an empty stomach.

SUPPLEMENT FACTS

Serving size 3 Tablets
Three tablets contain:

Probiotic Nutrients  %DV
Vitamin A † (100% as beta-carotene) 8,000 IU 160%
Vitamin C † 60 mg 100%
Vitamin D † 400 IU 100%
Vitamin E † 30 IU 100%
Vitamin K † 50 mcg 63%
Thiamin-Vitamin B1 † 1.5 mg 100%
Riboflavin-Vitamin B2 † 1.7 mg 100%
Niacin † 20 mg 100%
Vitamin B6 † 2 mg 100%
Folate † 800 mcg 200%
Vitamin B12 † 6 mcg 100%
Biotin † 300 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid † 10 mg 100%
Calcium † 30mg 3%
Iron † 18 mg 100%
Iodine † 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium † 10 mg 2.5%
Zinc † 7.5 mg 50%
Selenium † 50 mcg 71%
Copper † 500 mcg 25%
Manganese † 2mg 100%
Chromium † 50 mcg 42%
Molybdenum † 75mcg 100%
Mixed Carotenoids † 5 mg
Organic Cultured Herbal Extracts (Proprietary Blend)   %DV
Prenatal Herbal Response [Brown rice ‡, Oats ‡, Blueberries (fruit)‡, Prunes (fruit)‡, Blackberries (fruit)‡, Flame Raisins (fruit) ‡, Kale (leaf) ‡, Spinach (leaf) ‡, Raspberries (fruit) ‡, Dandelion (leaf) ‡, Rose Hips (fruit) ‡, Lavender (flower) ‡, Lemon Balm (leaf) ‡, Peppermint (leaf) ‡, Cloves (bud) ‡, L. casei, L. plantarum, L. salivarius, L. acidophilus, L. rhamnosus, S. thermophilus, B. bifidum, B. infantis, B. longum and B. breve] 120 mg

Broccolive® Plus (sprouted seeds)  %DV
(Broccoli‡, Cauliflower‡, Kale‡, Daikon radish‡, Cabbage‡, and Mustard‡) 100 mg  
Superfoods (Proprietary Blend)   %DV
Cultured Organic Milled Soy † 600 mg
Soy Lecithin (non-GMO) *†*** 12 mg
• Daily Value not established
‡ Organic
† Nutrients are cultured in organic media that may contain: organic milled soy*, organic yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) - a natural source of PABA and SOD, organic maltodextrin, organic gum acacia, organic orange and lemon peel - natural sources of bioflavonoids, organic carrot powder, organic alfalfa powder, enzymes and Lactobacilli (L. acidophilus, L. bifidus, L. rhamnosus)
***A natural source of choline, inositol, linoleic and linolenic acids

Other ingredients: Organic pre-gelatinized maize starch, silica, organic milled soy, and modified cellulose.
Contains: Soy.

100% vegetarian; no artificial flavors or colors.

Caution: As with any dietary or herbal supplement, you should advise your health care practitioner of the use of this product. If you are nursing, pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should consult your health care practitioner prior to using this product.

Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • 90CT $44.95
NEW CHAPTER
Ginger Honey Tonic

Potentiates Digestive Function*
Available in 4 fl. oz (118 ml) size

  • Enhances cell protective activity*
  • Makes 24 cups of delicious tea or (herbal) ginger ale, instantly
  • Great taste and instant results

Ginger offers numerous health benefits that have been demonstrated both historically and scientifically. Because ginger contains 180 times the protein digesting power of papaya, and stimulates fat digesting bile as well as the growth of healthy intestinal flora, ginger restores balance and potentiates proper digestive function.* These benefits contribute to ginger’s ability to enhance the utilization of other dietary supplements. Additionally, ginger contains at least 12 antioxidant compounds and recent research in India, Denmark and Japan suggests that ginger modulates prostaglandins thereby promoting circulatory health and balancing the inflammatory process.* Our ginger juice is a full spectrum, organic extraction from ginger grown on our own farm in Costa Rica.

Honey, one of nature’s best energy foods with soothing properties, forms a perfect combination with ginger. Our honey is low-heated to optimize preservation, enzymes and flavor.

How to Use: Shake well. For full benefits and a quick pick-me-up, take 1-2 tsps. as often as desired. Use straight off the spoon, in iced sparkling water to make ginger ale, or as a tea in hot water.

SUPPLEMENT FACTS

Serving size 1 Teaspoon (6 g)
Amount per Teaspoon

One teaspoon contains  %DV
Calories 15
Total Carbohydrates 4 g

1%**

Sugars 3 g
     
Organic Honey 4.7 g
Organic Ginger Juice (rhizome) (1 mg pungent compounds) 1.3 g
Organic Ginger (rhizome) supercritical extract (min. 20% pungent compounds) 1.4 mg
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
• Daily Value not established

Our ginger extract contains no undesirable solvents like chloroform, acetone or alcohol. Our tonic contains no glycerine, added sucrose, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors.

Caution: As with any dietary or herbal supplement, you should advise your health care practitioner of the use of this product. If you are nursing, pregnant or considering pregnancy you should consult your health care practitioner prior to using this product.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • 4oz $10.95
 New Chapter Tiny Tabs Multiple 240CT

NEW CHAPTER
"Organic" Tiny Tabs Multiple® 240ct

These tablets are so small, that they could be compared to the end of a pencil.  Wholefood for children, they come filled with rich probiotics essential for life. Fine for adults too.

 

FEEDBACK: My son can swallow them easily. No choking or gagging.  They aren't hard on the belly as well.  No real taste. They don't come back up on you like larger size tablets.  Great item.

The Multiple Vitamin that Everyone Can Swallow
Available in 240 tablet size

  • Tiny Tabs Multi is dramatically more vital and active than isolated, purified vitamins
  • Contains numerous immune supportive and synergistic polyphenols, bioflavonoids and phytonutrients*
  • Delivers the essential vitamins within the infinite complexity of food

We at New Chapter® provide you an organic probiotic alternative to isolated or USP vitamins and minerals. All of our vitamins and minerals are cultured in organic soy using nature's most prized and studied probiotics, featuring Lactobacilli acidophilus, bifidus, rhamnosus, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. New Chapters Probiotic Nutrients™ deliver biotransformed vitamins and minerals in their finest cultured form, much in the same way as miso, kefir, temphe, and yogurt. Your New Chapter nutrients:

• Are easy to digest, even on an empty stomach†they're cultured whole food!
• Deliver essential nutrients in their safest and most active form within the infinite complexity of whole food.
• Provide an energizing and protective array of phytonutrients and ferment metabolites, including cultured soy isoflavones, beta glucans, bacteriocins, SOD, glutathione, lipoic acid, and enzymes.

Tiny Tabs Multi™ delivers 22 different probiotic vitamins and minerals in their most easily digested, energizing and protective form—whole cultured food. So while there are many conventional once-a-day nutritional supplements available, only if it is in the form of food will the full wisdom of the nutrients be delivered.

Your health, and the health of those you love, are precious and deserve the finest nutritional support. We welcome you to the living world of New Chapters Probiotic Nutrients—a vital organic choice for the
fullest potential of life.

MADE WITH ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

Certified Organic by International Certification Services, Inc., USA

Suggested Use:  Six tablets daily. Can be taken anytime, even on an empty stomach.

Supplement Facts

Six tablets contain

Probiotic Nutrients  %DV
Vitamin C 32 mg 53%
Vitamin D 210 IU 53%
Vitamin E 16 IU 53%
Vitamin K 39 mcg 49%
Thiamin-Vitamin B1 3 mg 175%
Riboflavin-Vitamin B2 † 3 mg 155%
Niacin † 11 mg 53%
Vitamin B6 † 3 mg 158%
Folate † 210 mcg 53%
Vitamin B12 † 13 mcg 210%
Biotin † 158 mcg 53%
Pantothenic Acid † 11 mg 105%
Iron † 3 mg 15%
Iodine † 39 mcg 26%
Zinc † 3 mg 18%
Selenium † 13 mcg 19%
Copper † 53 mcg 3%
Manganese † 1 mg 26%
GFT Chromium † 53 mcg 44%
Molybdenum † 26 mcg 35%
Mixed Carotenoids † 6,500 IU
Soy Lecithin (non-GMO) † *** 11 mg
• Daily Value not established
† Nutrients are cultured in organic media that may contain: organic milled soy, organic yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) - a natural source of PABA and SOD, organic maltodextrin, organic gum acacia, organic orange and lemon peel - natural sources of bioflavonoids, organic carrot powder, organic alfalfa powder, enzymes and Lactobacilli (L. acidophilus, L. bifidus, L. rhamnosus)
*** A natural source of choline, inositol, linoleic and linolenic acids

Other ingredients: Organic pre-gelatinized maize starch, silica, organic milled soy, and modified cellulose. (Probiotic forms of calcium, magnesium and potassium added but not a significant source).  Contains: Fermented milk and soy.

100% vegetarian; no artificial flavors or colors.

Caution: As with any dietary or herbal supplement, you should advise your health care practitioner of the use of this product. If you are nursing, pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should consult your health care practitioner prior to using this product.

Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

  • 240Ct $27.95

 

NEW CHAPTER
"Nursing Mother and Baby Pack"

This is our own special package we have put together here at Natural Solutions.  The New Chapter Nursing Mother Pack consists of New Chapters Prenatal 90ct, New Chapters DHA 100 60ct, and New Chapters Berry Green 60ct VCapsule. Along with this, their full color product catalog will be included.  We feel that every expectant mother or nursing mother needs extra nutrients to help keep herself healthy and her baby.  The Berry Green helps provide essential food in an easy to swallow Vcapsule, and it is Certfied organic, and the way it's produced enhances it effectiveness.  It's loaded with fruits and vegetables to fill in the gaps where our diet may fail during pregnancy.  The DHA 100 supports healthy brain function by supporting neurotransmitters.  The Prenatal vitamin equips every pregnant and nursing mother with a good foundation to start the day.  We know pregnant and nursing mothers have challenges, so let New Chapters Nursing Mother Pack help you meet them! Our introductory Nursing Mother Pack Retails for 92.85. Today your price is $82.85

  • New Chapters Nursing Mother Pack $82.85

 

 

MEGAFOOD VALIDATED WHOLEFOOD NUTRIENTS

MEGAFOOD 100% WHOLE FOOD NUTRIENTS
Baby & Me Dailyfood

You are Pregnant or Lactating. This time in your life is nutritionally demanding. The Essential Nutrients you are providing yourself and your baby have never been more important than Now.   Baby & Me™ DailyFoods® provides nutrients in the highest form, FOOD.

Baby & Me™ DailyFoods®

  • Carefully formulated to provide balanced nutritional support.

  • Meets the special challenges of pregnancy and lactation.

  • Includes revered nourishing prenatal herb extracts.

  • Phytonutrient supportive foods.

  • Cold Fusion™ FoodState® nutrients are gentle on the stomach.

Baby & Me™ DailyFoods® is formulated with 100% Cold Fusion™ FoodState® nutrients, developed by Durham Research, Inc. Cold Fusion™ FoodState® nutrients have the inherent benefits of Vital Food Factors®, known as Nutrient Chaperones™. Nutrient Chaperones™ contain the plant intelligence necessary for all nutrient delivery and utilization. These nutrients have Food Chaperones, which facilitate utilization and reduce the potential for side-effects.

Cold Fusion™ FoodState® Baby & Me™ is 100% Whole FOOD.

Suggested Use:

6 tablets daily are recommended to meet Folic Acid and Iron requirements. DailyFoods® Cold Fusion™ FoodState® nutrients are 100% Whole FOOD and can be taken at any time throughout the day, even on an empty stomach. Depending on diet and lifestyle, supplementation with additional Calcium may be appropriate.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size 6 Tablets

Amount Per Serving   %DV

 
Vitamin A (from 10 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 2500 IU 50
Vitamin C (from 420 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 100 mg 167
Vitamin D3 (from 8 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 400 IU 100
Vitamin E (from 315 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 75 IU 250
Vitamin K1 (from 7 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 65 mcg 81
Thiamine (B-1) (from 8 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 2 mg 133
Riboflavin (B-2) (from 21 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 2 mg 118
Niacinamide (from 84 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 20 mg 100
Vitamin B-6 (from 53 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 10 mg 500
Folic Acid (from 84 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 800 mcg 200
Vitamin B-12 (from 11 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 50 mcg 833
Biotin (from 63 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 300 mcg 100
Pantothenic Acid (from 42 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 10 mg 100
Calcium (from 4000 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 200 mg 20
Iron (from 360 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 18 mg 100
Iodine (from 10 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 150 mcg 100
Magnesium (from 1500 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 75 mg 19
Zinc (from 300 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 15 mg 100
Selenium (from 50 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 50 mcg 71
Copper (from 50 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 500 mcg 25
Manganese (from 100 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 5 mg 250
Chromium (GTF) (from 25 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 50 mcg 42
Molybdenum (from 25 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®) 50 mcg 67

Phenolic/Bioflavonoid Fruit Concentrate

Amount Per Serving    %DV

Cold Fusion™ FoodState® Citrus 235 mg
Cold Fusion™ FoodState® Wild Blueberry 20 mg
Cold Fusion™ FoodState® Cranberry 20 mg

Additional Cold Fusion™ FoodState® Nutrients

Amount Per Serving     %DV

Beta Carotene 2500 IU
Choline 25 mg
Inositol 25 mg
Potassium 10 mg
PABA 5 mg

Phytonutrient Rich Superior Foods

Amount Per Serving        %DV

Alfalfa leaf 450 mg
Barley Grass Concentrate 100 mg
Blueberry Fruit Concentrate 6:1 50 mg
Cranberry 25:1 25 mg

Tonic Whole Herb Extracts

Amount Per Serving     %DV

Red Raspberry Leaf 4:1 75 mg
Chamomile Flower 4:1 30 mg
Dandelion Leaf 4:1 23 mg
Dandelion Root 4:1 22 mg

Other Ingredients

Vegetable Lubricant, Silica, Food Glaze.

If you are interested in reading more about a natural nutritional approach to pregnancy and child care you might enjoy:

The Natural Pregnancy Book, Aviva Jill Romm, © 1997 The Crossing Press, CA.
Herbal Healing for Women, Rosemary Gladstar © 1993 Fireside, Simon & Schuster.
An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants, Mary Bove, ND 2001.

  • 90ct $36.95

 

Womens Health ] [ PreNatal Care ] Mens Health ] Childrens Health ] Single Nutrients ] Digestive ] Intestinal ] Hormone Balance ] Structural ] Skin Basics ] Circulatory ] Green Superfood ] Medicinal Mushrooms ] Herbal Therapeutics ]

 

 

Important Notice:

The information on this website has not been reviewed by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

 

 
MegaFood Q&A

What does Vital Food Factor mean? Without food, a supplement is not nutritious. Food has intelligence, the ability to know what to do with the nutrients it carries. These are called Vital Food Factors. One factor is known as a Protein Chaperone. In 1999 it was discovered that each protein (chaperone) carries in its structure the information (intelligence) needed to specify its proper location in the cell. You could say they act as zip codes or addresses. Supplements without these would require you to eat with each supplement taken.

MegaFood Q&A

What is Full Color Food Spectrum mean? It means that your getting foods from all the variety of colors in the garden, the greens, yellows, reds, purples, etc. So often supplements neglect these phytonutrients and our diets certainly do not get enough of them.

Is this product cold pressed? MegaFood uses Cold Fusion. Keeping the food cold is at the forefront of everything they do. No expense was spared to create this cold fusion process. This process involves using fresh frozen fruits, vegetables and Live yeast in the creation of their products to preserve their nutritive value. They want Fresh Food that maintains its cellular life force. Cold Fusion suspends and maintains the cellular life force, prevents thermal deterioration and bacterial contamination. All the foods are kept frozen until the final stages of nutrient transformation.

 

MegaFood Q&A

Do you need to eat with MegaFood Nutrients like other brands suggest? No. MegaFood is a FoodState Nutrient, so just as if you would eat broccoli, the body knows exactly what to do with the nutrients broccoli contains, your MegaFood supplement will also know. This is a major difference between other brands. You can also chew it. You'll notice the texture is quite different as well than other brands. You can see the food in the supplement.

Can the product go bad quicker? It does have a 2 year shelf life, however just as food spoils and smells bad, you will know if your MegaFood supplement has gone bad because it will spoil just the same.

 

MegaFood Q&A

Should the nutrients be higher than what is provided in a daily serving of Baby& Me DailyFood? Actually whole food is different than what is mostly available on the market. Your getting the entire apple you might say, not just the citric acid, one small percentage of the apple. Your body understands what to do with the food then, and does not require such high doses. See the question below on Marked Whole Foods to further explain.

I noticed that the product is not certified organic, does that mean it is not as pure as organic or does not meet organic standards? Actually Validated does not meet organic standards, it exceeds them. The value of a supplement begins with the handling of the raw material. The finished material is only as Valid as the weakest link in the processing. When dealing with raw materials, especially foods, there are a series of events that must be controlled for the finished product to be the highest quality. No matter what the intent of the finished product, Cold Fusion FoodState, whole food, organic, cultured or food based, the condition and Quality of the raw materials used throughout the process is crucial. Validation Documentation is a measure of the raw material now. True nutritional value should be measured through the support of laboratory analysis and Documented Validation.

 

MegaFood Q&A

What is Marked Whole Foods and Marking To A Maker to Guarantee Whole Food Activity mean? One approach to establishing the quality of raw materials is to set minimum levels of quality through Marker Compounds for each raw material. This process is known as "Marking To A Marker. The markers Validate phytonutrient levels and therefore the quality of the raw materials. Marked To A Maker Validation testing reveals that when a Marker Compound is high in a specific raw material, other phytonutrient compounds in that material measure high as well. When Sulfurophane, Beta Carotene and Vitamin C are at high levels in broccoli, other compounds such as Vitamin A, B Vitamins and Iron will also measure at high levels. Marker Compounds are the best Validation. It's impossible to measure every compound in broccoli to ensure its quality. Broccoli may contain as many as 20,000 individual compounds. No one knows the exact number or all the components that make up any food. Therefore we rely on certain identified marker compounds as a measure of broccolis quality. Marked To A Marker is not perfect. It is the best current method to Validate the quality of raw materials.

 

MegaFood Facts

MegaFood is the first company, and currently the only company, to offer "Quality Marked" fruits and vegetables in our formulas. Specific marker compounds are used to Validate the Quality of our raw materials. This concept, created a whole new category of supplements, Quality Marked Whole Foods. This was the beginning of an important step for MegaFood, requiring Validation Documents for the foods used in our formulas.

There exists considerable debate and uncertainty as to the definition of Quality in relationship to supplements. There are many tests that can be performed using HPLC, TLC, IR, NMR and other testing methods to Validate supplements. This testing is expensive; therefore, validation is not routinely performed. MegaFood believes that it is crucial to the future of the Health Food Business to Validate the Quality of our supplements.

We can objectively measure the value of supplements and assure they are the highest Quality through analysis of the finished product. The material must pass a test that proves nutrient activity at the tableted or encapsulated stage.