Why Quality Supplements Are a Non-Negotiable
LISA WISE • October 22, 2025
Your Weekly Wellness Wednesday
October 22, 2025
We've talked about all the vital supplements your body needs—from Magnesium to Vitamin D3/K2. But an essential step in any supplement plan is ensuring you're choosing products that actually work. Quality is not just a preference; it's the guarantee that your investment provides your body with the real benefits it deserves.
Nutritional supplements are categorized based on their purity and adherence to standards. Here is how they break down:
- Pharmaceutical Grade: This is the highest standard. These supplements meet the most rigorous regulatory requirements for purity and absorption (often 99% pure). Crucially, they contain no binders, fillers, dyes, or unwanted additives. These are the products you will most often find recommended and sold by a licensed healthcare practitioner.
- Medical Grade: These are high-quality supplements but may not meet the extremely strict standards of pharmaceutical grade. Prenatal vitamins often fall into this category.
- Cosmetic or Nutritional Grade: This is where you need to be cautious. These are the supplements most commonly sold in general health food stores. They are often not tested for purity or absorption and may have a much lower concentration of the active ingredients listed on the bottle.
- Feed or Agricultural Grade: These are for veterinary use and should never be used for human consumption.
My Wiser Approach
While checking labels is important, the best way to ensure quality is to seek out Pharmaceutical Grade products. Why? Because your body should be utilizing every nutrient you give it, not fighting off fillers.
As a certified Integrative Health Practitioner, Nutritionist, and Hormone Specialist, I've done the work for you. The supplements I recommend to my clients are scientifically backed, rigorously quality-checked, and designed for optimal absorption.
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Hugs and Health,
Lisa
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