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Niki’s Story
As a dietetics professional (nutritionist), certified health coach and personal trainer, my mantra has always been to “heal” my afflictions through a healthy diet, regular movement, quality sleep, adequate hydration and stress management. And, 80% of the time that has worked for me. Until 2014 when I was diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases at the height of a very successful but demanding career.
My first rheumatologist recommended a potent drug that would suppress my immune system to reduce inflammation but possibly result in some very challenging and unappealing side effects. Instead, I opted for a less aggressive prescription and recommitted to taking care of myself through diet, exercise, and work-life balance. That journey ultimately led me to leave my career as an executive speechwriter and return to school to get a nutrition degree, as well as advanced health and fitness education to become a wellness coach for busy executives.
Along the way, I began to research the use of dietary supplements to help ease some of the symptoms of my autoimmune diseases, such as dry eyes, joint pain, fatigue, and hair loss. Through research and speaking with a new rheumatologist, who was open to more natural remedies, I started supplementing my already healthy diet with Omega-3s (fish oil), collagen powder, biotin, vitamin D and a multivitamin. As a result of my lifestyle changes and the supplements my doctor approved, I was able to cut my prescription medication dosage in half and am down to one visit per year with my doc to check symptoms and disease progression.
Supplements alone didn’t improve my health status or slow the progression of my conditions, but they are an important part of my overall treatment plan. They are meant to supplement a lifestyle, treatment plan or deficiency.
As a health and wellness professional, I’m often asked what I take and what I would recommend. I always tell people it’s not in my scope of practice to diagnose or provide treatments for any condition. But I do recommend they always speak with a doctor and ask if supplementation can assist in their healing journey or aid in filling a dietary need. When they are ready to purchase a supplement, I can now provide a trusted resource through my partnership with Proviva.
And, most importantly, I can help them with the lifestyle changes that will complement their treatment plans and best support their needs.
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In a Perfect World...
We’d all have access to and coverage for comprehensive blood, saliva, and vitamin deficiency testing.
Our healthcare providers would have advanced nutrition education and the time to spend with us to recommend lifestyle changes that may prevent disease and illness.
Our schedules would allow the work-life balance for preparing healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals that provide every nutrient we need.
Wouldn’t that be amazing?
Instead, though, we are…
⇒ Guessing what we need
⇒ Asking our friend, neighbor, cousin, etc.
⇒ Trying every fad diet and nutrition trend
⇒ Taking advice from uncredentialed influencers online
⇒ Falling for the quick-fix promises and bogus products from network marketing companies
⇒ Or, worst of all, ignoring the symptoms and just accepting it as normal!
When it comes to issues as simple as “why don’t I sleep well” or “how do I get more energy” there are multiple root causes and as many solutions.
So, what are you supposed to do?
Your next best step to get to the root cause is taking a “symptom” approach that can provide a glimpse into potential deficiencies.
Nutrition, movement, and positive lifestyle changes are the preferred remedy for many deficiencies and health challenges. But when it’s more complicated than that and a supplement is recommended by a qualified health provider, how do you choose the best possible product?
While some supplements are useful for everyone—You’re unique and you should only take supplements recommended by a physician or dietitian.
Pharmaceutical Grade Supplements vs. Food Grade
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of supplements on the market are 'Food Grade'
All Proviva products are of pharmaceutical grade quality. To be Pharmaceutical Grade versus “food grade” products must achieve 99% purity from natural sources. Less than 3% of supplements are pharmaceutical grade.
Supplements are not currently regulated by the FDA. However, pharmaceutical grade manufacturers voluntarily submit their processes to the FDA for stringent review. Ingredients and processes are sourced “from the ground” up to “ingestion”. Pharmaceutical grade supplements are only made in FDA registered facilities that follow Certified Good Manufacturing Practices.
In fact, new for 2021 the facility where we manufacture our products also manufactures generic prescription products under the same roof. Using the same manufacturing processes for the nutraceuticals as the pharmaceuticals.
To see real therapeutic benefits, the bloodstream must absorb nutrients. Absorption is greatly affected by the quality of supplements. Food grade supplements can contain questionable fillers and binders. Often food grade supplements found in drug and health food stores do not contain vitamins that are truly natural. Additionally the manufacturing processes cannot be verified to be of the highest quality. Many people can actually feel the difference between pharmaceutical grade supplements and those bought at chain stores. Bloodwork and biological marker testing tell the full story as well. Pharmaceutical grade products demonstrate the consistency and results that a physician looks for in patients.
How can one know if their product is pharmaceutical grade versus food grade? Discerning the difference can be difficult simply by looking at the bottle. One way to distinguish is by cost. Pharmaceutical grade supplements generally cost more due to the higher quality ingredients and more stringent manufacturing processes. Additionally, consider the source from which you’re buying. A trusted medical professional is a good place to start.
Although pharmaceutical grade supplements may cost a little more, in the long run the difference may be minimal due to having to potentially having to take a lower “dosage” due to increased purity. Bottom line, you may not need as many capsules of pharmaceutical grade supplements versus food grade to achieve the desired benefits.
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