Supplement SynergyNutritional ingredients work better together---this is basically what synergy means. Supplement consumers rarely consider synergy, because, as with absorption, it’s complicated. But learning about it will help you choose the best products.
Only biochemists fully understand this specialized process. When you combine many ingredients in a formula, they can work synergistically and create a greater overall effect. Or they can remain neutral. Or they can cancel each other out.
At a supplement company, there should be three areas of focus:
Synergy is a major factor in effectiveness. There’s a simple way to evaluate synergy. But we’ll get to it after reviewing the basics.
Understanding Co-Factors
The use of co-factors in an anti-aging supplement separates “professional formulators” from marketers who know enough to sell a product. Co-factors are molecules which allow enzymes to create metabolic reactions, so your body can absorb other nutrients. Formulators must know which co-factors go with which ingredients---this ensures optimal absorption and metabolization. But here’s the thing...finding out which co-factors are needed for vitamins and minerals is easy. Look, I’ll list them below and I’m not a biochemist.
But when it comes to the co-factors of complex herbals, amino acids, and phytonutrients, I’m lost. Without an expert biochemist, it’s just not possible to produce a pharmaceutical-grade supplement.
Number of Ingredients and Synergy Supplements can contain 30, 50, or even more ingredients. Those ingredients must be chosen with a thorough understanding of their synergistic reactions. The correct combo of active ingredients can increase the effectiveness of individual nutrients by 15x. So how do you know if an anti-aging supplement has synergy? The proof will be in you. A supplement formulated to maxmize synergy will improve how you look and feel...
Give it time. However, if nothing changes for you after 2-3 months, stop. Don’t stick with something that's not working for you. Who Formulated Your Supplement? This is the big question of this lesson. To be sure that your supplement was formulated with a thorough understanding of the synergistic effects of its ingredients, check the credentials of the scientist(s) involved in its formulation. Since synergy involves chemical relationships, most highly renowned formulators have a pharmaceutical background. Look for degrees in Pharmacology, work experience in the pharmaceutical industry, or development of pharmaceutical medicines. Experience in these disciplines:
Multiple degrees in these fields:
Other important qualifications:
Check out the following link; you can review the qualifications of the head bio-scientist at Xtend-Life Natural Products. Chief Formulator at Xtend-Life - Dr. Munem A. Daoud. Synergy Wrap Up To evaluate synergy, you have to look at the scientist behind it. Someone formulated it. The question is; how qualified are they? You shouldn’t expect every supplement company to give up this info easily. A lot of them don’t employ highly qualified biochemists because of cost. In truth, some anti-aging supplements aren’t even formulated by scientists, but by medical doctors who have no biochemistry expertise. Beware. Reputable companies will usually provide this info on their website. If you can’t find it there, call or send an e-mail to the company.
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The person heading the research department at a supplement company is very important. She must know how nutrients interact and which co-factors to use to maximize effectiveness and synergy.
