Now Foods Brand Review

Written by Susannah Vella

The healthcare industry is one of the biggest and fastest growing industries in the world and it makes up a huge portion of a country’s economy. Society is becoming more aware of the implications of unhealthy life habits and is realizing the financial cost of not looking after one’s self. Today, there is a bigger focus on preventing illness and dealing with symptoms naturally. The industry has grown to provide products that can be taken continuously to help you live healthier and be in the best health you can be, for longer.

The issue with the health industry growing at the rate it is and all the fads that come with it, is that it can be difficult to know what is worthwhile when it comes to choosing a health product. With so many options to choose from, which one do you pick? On the market today, you can find a health supplement for just about anything. Weight loss, joint pain, omega-3, thyroid health, hair growth, even products to help you look younger. If you do a quick search online you will see the options to be endless.

When it comes to your health, you shouldn’t just pick the first product you find. It is important to do your research. After all, not all manufacturers are producing products for the greater good as they are more concerned about their profit margin. Not all products are completely pure. Not all products have gone through rigorous testing and follow quality standards. So if you want to make sure you are not just putting more chemicals into your body through what is sold as a ‘natural’ supplement, it is important to read about the product and also read about the manufacturer.

This article aims to take out some of the legwork for you as we review NOW Foods, which is just one of the vast array of nutritional supplement manufacturers.

Who Are NOW Foods?

NOW Foods was established in 1968 with the goal of providing quality products to enable people to live healthier lives. This is a family-run business that is committed to providing natural and safe products at affordable prices. One of their core values is respect; both for their employees and for their customers. NOW provides a large selection of products such as:

• Essential Oils
• Weight Management
• Digestive Enzymes
• Muscle Building
• Sleep Support
• Detox
• Cognitive Health
• Skin Care

They also have a section on their website for natural food products and pet health providing a range of health supplements for your beloved pet.

Quality Assurance

NOW states that they are very serious about providing quality and safe nutrition and they follow the correct guidelines to achieve this. All their products are manufactured according to GMP guidelines which are standards set by the FDA to ensure the quality of products. As the FDA does not approve health supplements before they go on sale to the public, it is very important to choose from a manufacturer that has this GMP certification. Getting certified means following a strict process (and being able to prove this process is followed) to ensure all products are made safely and consistently. NOW also claims to inspect their ingredients to make sure standards are met, use current technology when manufacturing to ensure freshness, make sure their products are allergen-friendly by keeping their facilities allergen-free, and tries to make minimal use of inactive ingredients.

While their manufacturing standards seem to be top of the range, their return policy does not seem to reflect this confidence. The timeframe of their return policy is decent and gives you 60 days to try a product, however, you are only able to return unopened bottles. Only being able to return unopened bottles means that you cannot try the product completely risk-free.

The further drawbacks of their guarantee is that you can only get a refund on products bought directly from them and you may have to pay a 15% restocking fee.

Summary Of Our NOW Foods Brand Review

Having been around for nearly 50 years, NOW Foods is certainly one of the leaders in the healthcare industry. They provide a huge selection of supplements and products and they appear to follow quality standards so you can rest assured that you will be purchasing a quality product. Their website is rather difficult to navigate though, and unless you know exactly what product you are looking for and what certain ingredients are beneficial for, you may have a hard time selecting a product. We also don’t like the fact that there is no way to buy the product from the website once you have found the product you are looking for. You have to then go to their online store to purchase the product. NOW also provides a tool where you can search for a local retailer near you, but remember that their guarantee will not apply if you buy from other third-party retailers.

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