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  • Best Vitamin Brands in Canada

    At National Nutrition, we're committed to offering you a wide selection of the best vitamin brands, and we are always researching to bring you the newest and best supplements in Canada. Below we will discuss factors to consider when selecting the right natural health brand for your needs, and we will also take an in-depth look at some of the best brands of vitamins in Canada - the supplements our customers know and love.

    Natural Factor

    Natural Factors is a Canadian vitamin company that makes a wide range of natural supplements. In fact, Natural Factors is one of North America's largest manufacturers of natural health supplements. Dating back to the 1950s, the company's mission is to make high-quality products that are safe for your health; to improve your overall health and well-being. Their dedication to this cause has earned them many awards over the years.

    Natural Factors Vitamins is well known for its Whey Factors, a high-quality whey protein powder suitable for athletes and anyone looking to boost their protein intake. Our customers love the way it tastes and how easily it mixes. Our customers also love Natural Factors CoQ10 Ubiquinol, which helps support heart health and the aging process. Lastly, Natural Factors Vitamin E is a stable form of this antioxidant, at a great price too!

    In our number one position due to their superior quality control, Natural Factors is one of the best vitamin brands in the world.

    Naka Herbs & Vitamins

    For the last 30 years, Naka has been manufacturing quality products. Naka makes a wide range of products that help you reach your goals. They are an industry leader in both developing and manufacturing quality health products. Naka makes its products right here in Ontario, and its facilities are GMP certified, meaning that they are inspected frequently to ensure they maintain high standards of production and safety.

    Our customers love Naka's Vital Greens, which makes it simple for them to get their daily dose of fruits and veggies in a convenient liquid format. Naka's Milk Thistle is an effective and affordable way to improve liver function, and Naka's Silicea Gel is a popular choice to reduce collagen loss. Our customers love using it directly on wrinkles and blemishes.

    Naturopathic Labs

    Say hello to our house brand, Naturopathic Labs. Naturopathic Labs makes effective products at great prices. Vitamin D+K2 is a staple product, offering a convenient combination of vitamins D and K2 in a vegan formula. Magnesium Bisglycinate is also a favourite of our customers who take magnesium every day because the quality and value can’t be beaten. Magnesium bisglycinate helps curb stress, supports sleep health, and aids in detoxification, all while being gentle on your digestive system. NN customers also love Naturopathic Labs NAC (N-Acetyl-L-cysteine), an amino acid that supports immune function for support during cold and flu season. NAC also provides antioxidants that fight the effects of free radicals, making it a great supplement to take when you know you will be imbibing at holiday parties or on vacation.

    AOR

    Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR) is a Calgary-based company that makes professional-grade nutritional supplements that are beloved by practitioners and health seekers alike. The company was created by pharmacist Dr. Traj Nibber when he was contacted by AIDS advocacy groups who could not access the formulations they needed. This led Dr Nibber to develop new orthomolecular formulas, which raised the bar for the entire industry. Ortho-Core, AOR’s balanced multivitamin, is one such formula that offers vitamins, minerals, and cofactors that are essential for daily health. Bone Basics is a great option for anyone who wants to improve their bone health, offering an innovative formulation containing calcium, vitamin D, as well MCHC, an extract of bovine bone. AOR Advanced B Complex is another popular choice for people who want to improve their energy naturally.

    In the #4 position, AOR is one of our customers' best vitamin brands on their shopping lists.

    Now Foods

    Now Foods is one of the oldest brands on the market, and it's one of the most popular as well. Now Foods was founded in 1968 in the Chicago area by pharmacist Elwood Richard. Realizing early on that for this new industry to flourish, products had to be affordable, Richard made it his mission to create effective products that were also accessible. To this day, Now Foods is family-owned and makes hundreds of products that people love. Super Enzymes is a popular and affordable enzyme blend that helps to digest many different foods (proteins, fats, and carbohydrates). Zinc Picolinate is another favourite and is an innovative formula containing zinc in a unique picolinate form, which is believed by many practitioners to be better absorbed. Now’s Hyaluronic Acid Firming Serum is a popular, topical serum that helps to smooth wrinkles and is a must for healthy aging.

    Organika

    Since 1990, Organika products have been made in beautiful British Columbia using 100% natural ingredients. Today, Organika is a second-generation family-owned business with over 200 products and is one of the best vitamin brands in Canada Organika is probably best known for its well-priced and well-sourced Organika Enhanced Collagen, which today is the #1 selling collagen in Canada. Organika’s Quercetin is another popular supplement with our customers. Quercetin is a phytonutrient found in foods like onions and apples, and its extract is a popular choice for reducing allergy symptoms. Organika’s Activated Charcoal is another popular choice among our customers. Activated Charcoal helps to bind to toxins and transport them from the body through the digestive tract, making it helpful for detoxification, digestive disturbances, and food poisoning.

    St. Francis Herb Farm

    St. Francis is another Canadian company that has been around for over 25 years. They are a family-owned business and believe in providing the highest quality herbal products from their family farm in Ontario. Deep Immune is one of their most popular products that many NN customers can’t be without. One of St. Francis' best supplements is Deep Immune, wich provides immune-supportive herbs and mushrooms in a convenient tincture. Strest brings together six effective adaptogens to support adrenal health and nourish the nervous system when it is stressed. St. Francis Canadian Bitters combines bitter herbs to help the body stimulate its own enzymes to digest food properly. This is the most iconic of St. Francis products because you aren’t just what you eat… you are what you digest and absorb.

    Genestra

    Genestra is a company that produces pharmaceutical-grade professional supplements, which makes them popular with naturopaths and holistic nutritionists. While they're in the #8 position, Genestra is one of the best vitamin brands in Canada. Genestra HMF Probiotic line is one of the most popular in our store, offering formulations for various needs, including digestive maintenance, post-antibiotic support, and formulas for kids. Super EFA is another popular choice, providing high EPA and DHA fatty acids from small fish. But unlike some fish oils that taste fishy, Super EFA is fresh and clean and comes in flavours that make it easy to take, making this product popular among practitioners and NN customers alike.

    We hope this list has helped you learn more about the different brands we carry at National Nutrition. If you have any questions about our products, please feel free to contact us or pop into the store; our friendly and knowledgeable team of naturopaths and holistic nutritionists are always happy to help.

  • Now Foods

    Now Foods—by now, you have probably seen their bright orange labels lining our store shelves. Since 1958, these orange labels have represented empowering people to live healthier lives at affordable prices. If you haven't heard of them, allow us to introduce you to Now Foods, one of the oldest and most popular brands on the market.

    The History of Now Foods

    The story of Now Foods began in the Chicago area in the 1950s when chemist Elwood Richard and his brothers inherited their father's health food business. Diving deeply into the natural health scene inspired Elwood Richard to found Now Foods in 1968.

    Realizing early on that for this new industry to flourish, products had to be affordable. Elwood Richard made it his mission to create effective products that were also accessible. That's how they came into being.

    Since then, their mission has been simple: provide their customers with high-quality products at affordable prices so they can live healthier lives without breaking the bank.

    Over the years, Elwood Richard has advocated for better standards in the supplement industry and has consistently achieved an "A" rating in good manufacturing processes (GMPs). Under his direction, the company spent more money on quality assurance than any other department and grew to become one of the most trusted supplement brands on the market today.

    Elwood Richard passed away in 2017, but Now Foods has carried his rich legacy through. To this day, Now Foods employs several PhDs on staff and has continued to invest in top-tier manufacturing facilities and quality.

    They believe that their customers deserve nothing but the best, which is why they've been working hard to provide them with the highest quality products possible. This brand has always stood for integrity and transparency in the supplement industry. It's this commitment to quality that has helped them build such a loyal customer base over the years.

    Mission and Commitment to Quality

    To this day, Now Foods makes hundreds of products that people take every day. Even though Now Foods' products are affordable, the company does not cut corners on quality for bigger profits.

    The company began with a strong mission, which, to this day, rings true. Here is what Now Foods has stood for in its more than 50 years in business:

    • Natural: "Natural" doesn't always mean healthy. Now Foods has established a set of guidelines to ensure that their supplements conform to what they have determined to be natural and healthy. They do this by requiring certain ingredient and product specifications, state-of-the-art testing, audits, and ensuring that their manufacturers follow good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
    • Non-GMO: Now Foods is committed to using non-GMO ingredients whenever possible.
    • Environment: Now Foods is committed to using sustainable ingredients, environmentally friendly packaging, green facilities, and eco-friendly partnerships and certifications.
    • Organizations: In its more than 50 years in business, Now Foods has seen good years and not-so-great years, but what remains constant is its commitment to giving back to local, environmental, and disaster relief organizations in need.

    Now Foods' Products

    Its products cover a wide range of needs, from beauty and health to sports nutrition and even pet health.

    National Nutrition proudly carries 400 of Now Foods' products in-store. Here are some of our (and your) favourite Now Foods products.

    • Super Enzymes: For most people, enzyme deficiency often leads to gas, indigestion, heartburn, bloating, and difficulty absorbing nutrients. Super Enzymes is a popular and affordable enzyme blend that provides a spectrum of digestive enzymes, including essential enzymes like papain, pancreatin, and bromelain, that work together to help you digest different types of foods (including proteins, fats, and carbohydrates).
    • Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha is one of the most powerful adaptogenic herbs on the planet. It’s a well-documented nerve tonic that can help you feel more relaxed in stressful situations and reduce anxiety. Now Foods' Ashwagandha provides you with a standardized 4.5% withanolides. Withanolides are the active compounds in Ashwagandha that help to reduce stress and anxiety.
    • GABA: GABA is a neurotransmitter that helps to decrease stress and anxiety by promoting feelings of relaxation. GABA works similarly to tranquillizers like valium, but without their addictive potential. With GABA, the motor centres in the brain can be calmed down in times of stress, anxiety, or hyperactivity. Now Foods' GABA combines 500 mg of this important neurotransmitter with 2 milligrams of vitamin B6.
    • Essential Oils: Essential oils are concentrated liquids that contain the essence of a plant. They can be used in many ways, as they each have their own unique properties and effects. Aromatherapy is one way to use essential oils for stress relief, but there are other methods, such as massage or adding them to your bath water. Now Foods' essential oils are made using only the finest raw materials, with gentle extraction procedures and an industry-leading commitment to quality. Now Foods offers an impressive selection of individual essential oils and essential oil blends.

    Additionally, Now Food's Zinc Picolinate is an innovative formula containing zinc in a unique picolinate form, which is better absorbed than other forms of zinc. Now Foods Hyaluronic Acid Firming Serum is also a popular topical serum that helps to smooth wrinkles and support healthy aging of the skin.

    Why Try Now?

    If you've never tried Now Foods' supplements before, we know you'll love them. National Nutrition has a huge selection of Now Foods products in-store, so be sure to stop by and check them out.

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