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4 Tips to Help You
Choose the Best
Herbal Supplements
The focus on our health and well-being is even
more important—especially during these
unprecedented times. People have been
turning to herbal supplements in record
numbers to help maintain their immune health,
including many buying these types of products for the
first time. If you’ve considered an herbal supplement
and tried looking in the supplement aisle or searching
online recently, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the
countless options available. To assist in making the best
decisions for your health, Gaia Herbs, a leading herbal
brand in America and Official Partner of USA Pickleball,
shares their top four tips for choosing the best herbal
supplements.
Tip #1: Know that not all supplements are
created equal
It’s important to choose herbal supplements as
carefully as you choose your food and drink. Two
bottles may say they contain the same herb, but one
brand may use herbs grown in rich fertile soil without
the use of pesticides. The other bottle may contain
herbs grown in depleted soil, and picked before or
after its peak, diminishing its potency. As you can see
from this example, it’s wise to do a little research.
Look for companies that provide transparency
about where their botanical materials come from, as
reputable companies should be able to provide this
information. Gaia Herbs does this through the industryleading
meetyourherbs.com traceability program,
where customers can enter the ID number located on
the back of any product to learn where each ingredient
came from, how the herbs were grown, harvested and
extracted, and the tests the product underwent to
validate its purity, integrity and potency.
Tip #2: Understand the Product Intent
Not all herbs are the same. Some herbs work quickly
to address acute concerns, while other herbs may need
time to restore balance in the body before you are able
to feel a change. You should research in advance how
long the herbs you are interested in typically need to take
effect so you can manage your expectations. One way
to do this is by reading the information printed on the
outside product packaging. You may find some say, “best
results obtained after a month of daily use” while others
may indicate usage on an “as-needed basis,” which is a
cue that the herb’s effects will be felt quicker.
Tip #3: Pick an Herbal Delivery Format that Best Fits
Your Lifestyle
Herbal supplements are available in many delivery
formats, including liquid extracts, capsules, teas,
powders, gummies, etc. Maybe you prefer capsules so
you can easily toss a bottle in your bag to use on the
go, or perhaps an herbal powder that you can mix in
your morning smoothie. Determine which format is
the most convenient for your lifestyle and that you will
consistently take according to the instructions.
Tip #4: Discover if your supplement company is
making a positive impact
You should look beyond just the product that you
are purchasing and pick companies that are making
a positive impact in the world and operating with
the highest ethics. It can be anything from socially or
environmentally conscious efforts or companies giving
back to charitable organizations. Choose a company
whose good works are aligned with your values. One easy
way to do this is to look for companies that are Certified
B Corps, as this shows a commitment beyond product
integrity, to include the environment, the community,
and employees all as valued stakeholders in corporate
decisions. Gaia Herbs was proud to become a Certified B
Corp in 2018.
Connecting People, Plants, and Planet to
Create Healing
Since 1987, Gaia Herbs has been connecting people,
plants, and planet to create healing. Today, Gaia Herbs
is a leading herbal brand in America with an esteemed
reputation for producing the highest quality natural
products. With a 350-acre Certified Organic farm in
Brevard, NC, Gaia Herbs grows over three million
plants per year and provides complete transparency
to its customers through meetyourherbs.com, the
world’s first herb traceability program. Learn more at
gaiaherbs.com. •
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