Frequently Asked Questions

We feel that supplementation should be directed by a healthcare professional who knows the patient’s health status and medical history, and is aware of any medications the patient is currently taking. Furthermore, a healthcare practitioner can determine what dosage is appropriate on a patient-by-patient basis.

Our products are manufactured in Connecticut, in a highly-controlled, temperature-regulated manufacturing facility that is certified by the NPA and has been inspected by the FDA.

Our Patient Direct Program is a great option for practitioners like you. The Patient Direct option allows your patients to purchase the products you prescribe to them directly from us, with your authorization. To order, your patients can order via the website, fax, or phone. We can even create a custom landing page on our website featuring the products you prescribe, which you can refer your patients to directly. For more information, please log in to your account or contact our customer service department.

Yes, unless otherwise stated on the label. Please contact customer service with specific questions.

No, our supplements are gluten free.

Yes. Our bottles are HDPE. In addition to confirmation from our bottle supplier, we have had our bottles tested by a third party lab to verify that they are indeed BPA-free.

We keep up with the latest research and revise our product formulas accordingly.

Capsules are more easily digested, making the nutrients more readily available in the body. Tablets typically consist of only 25-50% active ingredients. The remainder of the tablet is composed of fillers, binders, lubricants, disintegrants, surfactants, and a coating often made of pthlates and shellac. Capsules allow for shorter and cleaner ingredient lists.

The elemental calcium content of calcium citrate/malate is only about 20%, so a large capsule is necessary to provide an optimal dose of calcium.

Yes. We take two steps to ensure GMO-free status for any susceptible ingredients. First, we require a GMO free statement from the ingredient supplier. Second, we have every batch of every susceptible ingredient tested for GMO markers at a 3rd party lab that specializes in genetic testing. To learn more about our Quality Assurance Program and 3rd party lab testing, please visit our Quality Section.

We use vegetarian capsules in many products, but some compatibility issues prohibit us from using them for every product.

Our gelatin capsules are sourced from bovine and/or porcine. All of our capsules are pharmaceutical grade.

We test every batch of Fish Oil for a full range of contaminants which includes: mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic , PCBs, Dioxins and Dioxin-like compounds, rancidity markers, and microbiology.

Many of our ingredients are not available as certified organic. We test every batch of every herbal material for 159 herbicide, pesticide, and fungicide residues to ensure our products do not contain these harmful compounds.

Natural products are subject to normal variation in color and scent which can produce noticeable differences from lot to lot.

Yes, we were inspected by the FDA in 2010.

We have been certified for GMP compliance since 2001.

No. Vital Nutrients tests every batch of raw material and finished product.

Some of our products may be beneficial to pregnant women. Since we are a professional supplement manufacturer, we leave it up to the healthcare provider to determine which products are appropriate for pregnant patients.

We have several great products for Children's Health.