Frequently asked questions about Isotonix products

Isotonix® products are provided exclusively through SHOP.COM  (powered by Market America) and have obtained a loyal following due to their effectiveness, ease of use, and science-based formulations.
Here are some frequently-asked questions about the Isotonix® brand of nutritional supplements:
Are these supplements regulated by the FDA?
Yes, in that all nutritional supplement ingredients are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as foods rather than as drugs (similar to how they monitor meat and dairy products). The FDA only allow ingredients to be used in the U.S. that have been deemed safe and require that dietary supplements have accurate labeling.The FDA does not focus on individual products, they focus on the amount and type of ingredients used. If questions or problems arise, the FDA can have a manufacturer substantiate label claims and, if found unsafe, have specific ingredients banned. The FDA also determines good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
Where are the product ingredients sourced from?
Isotonix® carefully selects the highest quality raw ingredients available. Quality control procedures extend from each individual ingredient to the final completed product. Ingredients are randomly tested by independent labs for isotonic capability, micro contamination, and potency in accordance with GMP manufacturing regulations.
How are Isotonix® supplements manufactured?
All of the nutritional supplements that Market America provides, including the Isotonix® brand, are manufactured in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certified facilities. These facilities must meet stringent levels of compliance and are verified by third-party GMP watchdogs including NNFA, Shuster Labs, NSF International, and USP. Isotonix® products have verifiable standardization and uniformity in every batch of product they produce.
Are fillers used?
No. There are no preservatives, fillers, binders, excipients, artificial colors or artificial flavors used.
Are the natural ingredients used screened for pesticides?
Yes. All ingredients extracted from natural sources (like pine bark, citrus, bilberry, grape seed, etc.) are tested with gas chromatography for pesticide residue.
How much “sugar” is in them?
Isotonix® products are sweetened with natural fructose. Fructose does not produce the extreme “highs” and “lows”  in blood sugar levels like ordinary table sugar can. In both calories and natural sugar content, a serving of an Isotonix® drinkable supplement is equivalent to a single bite of an apple or half a teaspoon of honey.
Why is “sugar” used at all?
Nutritive sugars, like fructose, provide multiple benefits including the following:

• create an isotonic solution by exerting osmotic pressure
• actively transports select nutrients across intestinal enterocyte membranes
• improves blending uniformity of ingredients
• improves flavor by covering off-tasting nutrients like zinc, copper, and B vitamins

Do Isotonix® products contain lactose, soy or gluten?
No. Isotonix® are free of milk, casein, gluten, soy, wheat, yeast, artificial flavors, starch, salt, preservatives, and dyes.
What about maltodextrin?
Maltodextrin is a sweet, easily digestible carbohydrate usually made from rice or corn. Because of its rapid breakdown, maltodextrin typically has a high glycemic index. A minimal amount of maltodextrin is used in Isotonix® products as a particle-coating agent to prevent the ingredients from clumping. Per serving, the maltodextrin dusting generates a caloric value of approximately 0.2 calories.
Are Isotonix® products hypoallergenic:
The exclusion of dyes, fillers, binders and extenders was carefully planned in the formulation of Isotonix® products, therefore no reports of allergic reactions are expected.
What advantage do Isotonix® products offer?
Isotonix® do not have to be digested to be absorbed. When taken as directed on an empty stomach they immediately begin passing into the small intestine where absorption takes place. According to the Physician’s Desk Reference, vitamins and minerals in a pill form are only 10-20% absorbed by the body during the digestion process which can take several hours. Isotonix® supplements are formulated based on the best clinical studies available providing up to 95% absorption in minutes. Additionally Isotonix® only uses the highest quality scientifically validated ingredients manufactured in pharmaceutical grade facilities.