Page 13 - August 2019 SP Product Guide

Our Focus Is on Quality, Not Quantity We promptly process our farm-harvested crops Why Whole Food Nutrition
When we take supplements, we often think that to minimize the loss of phytonutrients and
more is better. This common misperception can deliver those nutrient complexes so integral to
lead to megadosing, or taking vitamins that Dr. Lee’s vision.
contain amounts of certain nutrients that For items we can’t grow, Standard Process has an
exponentially exceed daily recommendations.
extensive, rigorous system of supplier auditing
Quality is far more important than quantity when and validation. This allows us to provide patients
evaluating and choosing nutritional supplements. with a product that has been controlled, vetted,
Supplements that contain only synthetic vitamins tested, and verified from beginning to end.
have just a fraction of the beneficial compounds Some types of processing can destroy enzymes and
that are found in foods. Those supplements may phytonutrients. Our manufacturing process is
only focus on certain challenges in the body. designed to minimize the loss of vital nutrients
Supplements that include whole food ingredients from each ingredient.
are more complex, as they contain a mix of
constituents that can be used to address a wider
range of the body’s needs.*

High-Quality Ingredients

As in any recipe, the quality of ingredients affects
the quality of the final product. Manufacturers
who grow their own ingredients have control
over them, which is why Standard Process owns a
623-acre certified organic farm. The farm, located
just a mile down the road from company
headquarters in Palymra, Wisconsin, harvests
6.7 million pounds of vegetables every year. More
than 80 percent of the raw plant ingredients used
in our products are grown on our farm.

Buckwheat

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 13