Supplements

Where do the nutrients and vitamins in supplements come from? Are they synthesised or extracted from natural sources?

Thanks

Reply 1

Bis

depends what supplements you are referring to. protein supplements such as whey and casein are derived from milk and cheese.

Reply 2

brimstone

I meant multivitamins and stuff, eg Vitamin C supplements, etc.

Reply 3

Bis

vitamins are generally extracted from natural foods. vitamin A usually comes from fish-oils, vitamin C is taken from things like berries in roses, etc. some vitamins are synthesised, but a lot of the time they aren't as effective as naturally derived sources.

Reply 4

Talya

You can get algae, that has a lot of good crap in it, if you do want something natural, that is.

It comes in pill form (from Holland and Barratt or health shops). Sorry, just covered this in biology :biggrin: