Does your Multivitamin Really Provide What's Listed on Its Labels?

A new lab report released on the efficacy of multivitamins has drawn attention to the vastly different interpretations of “quality” that flood the supplement industry. While numerous studies have documented the value of multivitamins as a dietary insurance policy, the efficacy of most manufacturer’s supplements or their proper labeling is anyone’s guess.

Earlier this week, ConsumerLab.com released the results of a comprehensive examination of multivitamin and multimineral supplements on the market in the United States and Canada. Out of 38 tested, 13 of the supplements, or one in three, failed their inspection.

These findings are not so startling, but has heightened the awareness that not all supplements or manufacturers are equal. It’s important to choose a brand and a company that does not compromise on quality. Among the infractions that were discovered in this review, supplements frequently contained fewer nutrients than promised on the label, provided far more nutrients than claimed, had incorrect labeling of ingredients, or simply failed to disintegrate in the allotted time for proper absorption.

Taking dietary supplements can be a gamble if you do not trust the manufacturer. Isagenix independently tests all of its supplements, which includes the Men’s and Women’s Essentials Multivitamin, to ensure they are always within the standards specified by Health Canada and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). We allot for shelf life and deliver highly absorbable, quickly disintegrating tablets.

In fact, Isagenix adheres to a “no compromise” policy that guarantees our products will deliver the nutrients we promise. We include the right amount of nutrients listed on the label, often with a responsible overage, to be sure that the product will deliver the same potency for the duration of its two-year shelf life. All raw materials are tested for purity and potency. Isagenix even ups the ante by performing Finished Product Safety verification through independent, third-party laboratories.

Isagenix values excellence. We only associate with suppliers that meet or exceed current Good Manufacturing Practices. All ingredients are of the highest quality—and third-party tested for safety, evaluating for content of pesticides, microbes and heavy metals. While not every company embodies the diligence that is seen in Isagenix—rest assured that all of our supplements undergo rigorous testing to ensure that you get the nutrients our labels promise.