Not exact matches
Because
labeling laws
on homeopathy are so different from regulations
on real medicine with proven
ingredients, the only actual drug in a bottle of homeopathic medicine — ethanol, the same
active ingredient in vodka — doesn't have to be listed as a drug.
Look for products that say «live and
active cultures»
on the
label, and be careful when it comes to fruit - infused flavors: Some are loaded with sugar, which can feed bad bugs, so be sure to check the
ingredients and aim for fewer than 15 grams per serving.
Inofolic (Pregnitude) is certainly a good quality product as independent analysis has shown this brand actually contains the dose rates of
active ingredients stated
on the
label.
To address this problem a variety of companies have developed services that provide third - party analysis for supplement manufacturers to ensure their supplements are free of contaminants and contain
active versions of the
ingredients listed
on the
label.
A study of supplements sold at well - known retailers including Walmart, Walgreens, Target, and GNC showed that one in four of the supplements tested, including many herbal supplements, didn't contain the
active ingredient listed
on the
label in any quantity.
Every single
ingredient is included
on our
label... not just the
active ingredients.
Some products do not even contain the
active ingredients listed
on the
label, and others can contain the
ingredient in inefficacious or harmful quantities.
In 86 % of cases, the study found, the amount of
active ingredient present in the drugs was at least 90 % of the amount indicated
on the
label.
And cruising through the aisles at the drugstore, you'll find it as the
active ingredient on the majority of products
labeled «acne wash» or «spot treatment.»
You should also keep an eye
on the
label's
active ingredient.
Whether a product meets
label claim (contains the levels of
active ingredients stated
on the
label) is important when choosing a joint health supplement, as unfortunately products do not always pass this test.
«It's up to the informed retail store to educate their clients about the difference between therapeutic levels of
active ingredients and just a pinch of an
active ingredient so it can be listed
on the
label.»