Why are Vitamins and minerals so expensive

Why are Vitamins and Minerals so expensive?

Because vitamin C is vitamin C, right? Nope. Vitamin C may be Vitamin C, but what kind, always differs with the price on the bottle. You see, vitamins and minerals are just like people. They are not made equal. Neither will they behave the same. Or work the same with different labels. That is to say, you'll usually get what you ask for.

Low priced supplements are processed using high heat or chemical extractions. All of which strips minerals and vitamins of their quality. Too much processing leaves too little vitamins and minerals for you to absorb. Also, their extracts are synthetically produced- think foods that are made in labs.

Most brands that are high priced are processed using low-heat that is least destructive to the inherent goodness of minerals. You absorb these supplements better because they are in their rawest form possible. Plus, all their extracts are all- natural, and sometimes organic.

This is not to say that less-expensive supplements are not the right choice. It's just to say that it may not always be the smartest choice. So, the next time a supplement's price throws you off, don't be thrown. You may just be giving yourself in to good hands.