 Hi, I'm Jennifer from Professional Supplement Center and today we're going to talk about the difference between synthetic and natural supplements. Supplements are meant to benefit overall health and complement a healthy and varied whole food diet. Supplement ingredients may be synthetically produced in a laboratory or derived from natural sources. While both provide nutrients that can help support your health, each provide a distinct advantage. Synthetically made vitamins and many other nutrients are either identical to their natural counterparts or are converted by the body to the natural form. In many cases, when there is a deficiency or a health concern, synthetic vitamins may be the place to start as you know the exact amount of nutrients contained in the supplement. When health improves and there is no longer a deficiency, natural or whole food vitamins may then be administered to support and maintain wellness. Ultimately, whether natural or synthetic, quality is what matters most when selecting vitamins and nutrients. When making your choice, the list of ingredients and their amounts is likely one of the most important aspects. What the supplement does not contain is as important as the ingredients it does contain. For more information on this topic and other health related articles, visit the Professional Supplement Center blog where you'll find many informative articles written by Jackie Eubanks, our registered nurse, and Susan Brown, our health and wellness editor.