Preferred Medical Supplements' quality programs set our products apart from those of other vitamin and mineral companies.
The quality and purity of all vitamins, minerals and supplements are not equal. Preferred Medical Supplements recognizes the importance of providing quality nutritional formulas to help you achieve a long life with optimal health.
All of our vitamins, minerals and supplements are manufactured in GMP-certified facilities ("good manufacturing practices"). GMP is essential to ensure each package contains the vitamins, minerals and supplements the product label claims. GMP is not practiced by all vitamins, minerals and supplements manufacturers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate the nutraceutical industry. Therefore, it is important for you to be certain that the vitamins, minerals and supplements you and your loved ones take are manufactured by companies that care about your health and follow good manufacturing processes.
In addition to ensuring each package contains the promised vitamins, minerals and supplements, it is essential that the ingredients in each supplement are of the highest quality. The GMP-certified facilities Preferred Medical Supplements uses purchase only quality ingredients. Our raw ingredients are tested to ensure they are free from unwanted chemicals, whereas low-cost nutritional supplements are often made with a form or quality of nutrient that does not have the potential to perform ideally. Safety, as well as the effectiveness of cheaper ingredients may be at risk from other manufacturing facilities. We know your health is important and will not sacrifice quality and safety. We deliver only high quality, effective supplements!
These products are suitable for vegetarians. (If necessary, any additional explanations/qualifications are noted in the product listing.)
Purity-Certified - Our EPA-DHA formulas contain raw materials independently assayed to verify optimal purity. Stringent independent and manufacturer laboratories assay our raw materials at critical points in the manufacturing cycle in order to confirm the lowest possible peroxide and anisidine values, dioxin and PCB levels, and levels of lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic. Only omega-3 raw materials that have been purity-certified by a third-party laboratory are used.
Likewise, our bone nutrition formulas guarantee purity-certified microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCHC) through X-ray diffraction analysis to verify microcrystalline structure and independent assays for antibiotics, pesticides, microbial contaminants, and lead and other heavy metals. All MCHC is obtained from New Zealand and Australia. Both governments ensure that the MCHC is derived from cattle that are free-range fed in a pesticide-free environment and consume a vegetarian diet to remain BSE-free (free of “Mad Cow Disease”).
L-5-Tetrahydrofolate - Many of our premier formulas feature Metafolin®, a patented source of body-ready L-5-methyl tetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF) available exclusively in professional nutritional formulas. L-5-MTHF is the predominant form of bioactive folate in the body, and the only folate that can cross the blood-brain barrier and requires no additional metabolic steps for utilization in the body making it the preferred choice for many individuals. It also supports overall methylation, and may preferentially promote homocysteine metabolism due to the pointi n which it enters the folate cycle. Unlike high dose folic acid, Metafolin will not mask the hematological sign of vitamin B12 deficiency. ♦
MetaBotanica® Method - These products have been prepared using the MetaBotanica Method of herb preparation, which defines criteria for herb selection, processing and formula design to ensure optimal quality and effectiveness.
ID Guarantee - Our probiotic formulas provide clinical reliability and predicted safety through the guaranteed scientific identification of beneficial bacteria with targeted health benefits. Each strain has been tested for acid and bie tolerance and cell adherence in vitro, assuring potency and high viability. Moreover, in vitro testing of the beneficial properties of each strain assures optimal clinical efficacy.
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ExpresSyn® Process - Products developed through the ExpresSyn Process – a significant product development innovation in the history of natural alternatives – offer the highest potential for effectiveness and safety in natural health care. The ExpresSyn Process includes cell proteomic research, safety evaluations, human ex vivo research, and human clinical research.
♦ Structure/Function Claims - These statements are truthful and non-misleading statements permitted under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. These statements describe the role or mechanism of a nutrient or dietary ingredient as it relates to structure and function in humans. The FDA requires the following statement with respect to such claims: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FDA Warnings
Vitamin A in Formula
For all products bearing this phrase, please note the following:
Warning: Excess vitamin A intake may be toxic and may increase the risk of birth defects. Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not exceed 5,000 IU of pre-formed vitamin A (retinyl acetate or retinyl palmitate) per day. It is also recommended that children under four should not regularly consume more than 2,500 IU per day.
Iron in Formula
For all products bearing this phrase, please note the following:
Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Homeopathic Formula
For all products bearing this phrase, please note the following:
Warning: As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product. Keep container tightly closed. Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.
Caution
Herbal Formula
For all products bearing this symbol, please note the following:
Warning: If pregnant or nursing, or taking medication, consult your healthcare practitioner before use. (If necessary, any additional explanations are noted in the product listing.)
