As a distribution company, we are able to choose different manufacturers for different products. We choose only the best manufacturer for a particular product. Therefore, you have a product line representing a variety of different manufacturers. In addition, we can provide a wide array of services (i.e. educational courses, e-commerce capabilities) and novel products for your practice that a single manufacturer would not carry.
You can open a nutraMetrix account as a distributor (an independent contractor) with the company. This allows you to earn cash income from retail sales in addition to commissions/bonuses based on volume of sales.
Having a nutraMetrix Consultant assigned to your practice is critical to implementing a successful, profitable and smooth-running program. The NC is trained by our corporate office to work with you and your staff in assisting with the tracking and ordering of inventory, training your staff on all business aspects, educating your staff on our various products, serving as your personal representative to the corporate office and many other tasks. We recommend you work closely with your NC and treat him or her as a valuable business partner.
Absolutely nothing. The NC is motivated to make nutraMetrix succeed for you, since he or she is compensated directly by the company via commissions and bonuses based on your business volume. You do not directly compensate the NC for the services he or she provides for your practice.
In response to inquires from the field, the nutraMetrix(R) division of Market America (nutraMetrix) is passing along the following important information of particular interest to all NCs and HP Independent Distributors. nutraMetrix is presently aware of statutes in three states (New York, New Jersey and New Hampshire) which may regulate the selling activities of doctors and/or other health professionals. Here are citations to the statutes:
Please remember that all Independent Distributors (including NCs and HPs) are ultimately responsible for making sure their business activities comply with the law as stated in Paragraph 9 of the health Professional Application and Agreement and the Independent Distributor Application and Agreement (Distributor Applications). Paragraph 9 says that Distributors must "abide by any federal, state, county and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the (Distributor Application) and/or the acquisition, receipt, holding, selling, distributing or advertising of (Company) products."
If you are an HP and you live in New York, New Jersey, or New Hampshire, you should consult with your attorney regarding the potential impact of state regulation on your nutraMetrix business. If you are a NC and you are planning to recruit HPs in one of these states, you should encourage your prospects to contact an attorney regarding possible state regulation as part of their business evaluation process.
nutraMetrix believes you should be well informed and is sending you this statement as a courtesy. Please be aware that this may not represent a complete list of all state and federal regulation in this area. We have not systematically examined the law in every state.
A copy of this statement will be posted on nutraMetrix.com and the nutraMetrix section of your UnFranchise Administration Site. If you have additional information, please forward it to information@nutrametrix.com. We will send out or post further updates with any useful information we receive. Thanks for your attention. We recognize your hard work and we wish you continued success in building your business with nutraMetrix Advanced Nutraceuticals.
We are strongly committed to health professional education by supporting the nutraMetrix Educational Institute, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation. The nutraMetrix Educational Institute presents an academic 2 day CME/CE course to all health professionals. See Educational Institute.
We offer a corporate training program for our nutraMetrix Consultants. Your office managers and other members of your staff are invited to attend. Any health professional, who would like to learn more about the business aspects, including implementation, marketing and sales techniques, would also enjoy this three-day training. See nutraMetrix Consultant tab.
Director of Quality Control, Dr. Mark Lange, is a nationally respected authority in dietary supplement testing methods and quality control. Dr. Lange received his Ph.D. in analytical chemistry at the University of Tennessee. With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields, he was formerly the founder and head of the Institute for Nutraceutical Advancement before arriving at nutraMetrix. See nutraMetrix consultant tab.
The following process assures the quality of our products:
Our ingredients come from both natural and synthetic sources. Some ingredients are derived from the electrolysis of sea water, such as calcium carbonate, or extracted from plants, like Pycnogenol and grape-seed extract. Some ingredients, like calcium phosphate, are synthesized. The advantages of synthetic products for certain ingredients include better control over purity and absence of both allergens and microbial contamination. Our vitamins and inactive ingredients must meet USP specifications for identity, quality and purity.
All of our ingredients extracted from natural sources (such as pine bark, citrus, bilberry and grape seed) are tested for pesticide residue using gas chromatography.
Yes. The fish oil used in the nutraMetrix product is laboratory-tested for PCB, Dioxin and Heavy Metals. We only use fish oil that meets or exceeds standards set by Canada (CFIA), European Union (EU) and the United States (CRN). For example, cadmium, lead and arsenic cannot exceed 0.1 ppm and mercury cannot exceed 0.01 ppm in the fish oil.
Unfortunately, many people think that dietary supplements are not regulated, which simply is not the case. Dietary supplements are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), although not like drugs, but instead like foods.
In 1994, Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), which established new standards for dietary supplement products. Specifically, the FDA has the power to:
The FDA assures that products are safe and accurately labeled, and dietary supplement manufacturers must notify the FDA of intended label claims and ensure that they can be substantiated.
The FDA has regulations on good manufacturing practices (GMPs) for dietary supplements. Under the rule, manufacturers are required to evaluate the identity, purity, quality, strength, and composition of their dietary ingredients and dietary supplements.
In December 2006, Congress passed The Dietary Supplement and Non-Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act (the "AER Bill".) This legislation requires the reporting of "serious" adverse events for dietary supplements. Many people believe that over time this reporting requirement will provide additional proof of the safety of dietary supplements.
So if you're wondering if dietary supplements are safe, the answer is yes, if used responsibly. However, consumers need to be aware of what supplements and amounts they're taking and how this may affect one's health or interact with prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Make sure to read labels completely, and if you have any questions or concerns, ask your professional healthcare provider.
Laboratory results require specialized knowledge and education to interpret correctly. The results are compared against pharmacopeial standards and the method error must be factored in. We do not release COAs to the public because they can easily be misused or misinterpreted. The quality of a product batch cannot be assumed to be acceptable just because the previous batch was within specification. Therefore, even if we did publish a COA for a particular lot #, it would be out of date with respect to the lot# being shipped from the warehouse within weeks. Checking batch records and test results is the responsibility of the Director of Quality Control. nutraMetrix acts as an independent QC check between the manufacturer and the consumer. We have no financial interest in any batch and if anything is not right, we quarantine the product and ship it back to the supplier.
Isotonix products make the label claim of being isotonic capable; When prepared as directed on the label, the solution is within a range of tonicity matching the human body. Periodic tests are conducted on these products to ensure that the isotonicity range is maintained.
The basis for the isotonic line is physiologic. Isotonic solutions work via normal body physiology to deliver nutrients quickly as compared to solid forms. These physiologic principles have been well described in the medical literature. Here are a few sample references:
There are several organizations and companies performing third-party GMP certification. These include NNFA, Shuster Labs, NSF International and USP. All of our suppliers of supplements have independent GMP certification to demonstrate compliance with regulations.
By working with a contract manufacturer, in contrast to being the onsite manufacturer, an extra layer of quality control is in place. Since we act as an intermediary between you and the manufacturer, we have no incentive or interest to receive, accept or ship out inferior, defective or a sub-par product. In fact it is just the opposite. Our name and reputation is on every carton, bottle, etc. making us especially committed to the best quality control measures.
Products must be manufactured using predefined ingredients to meet finished goods specifications. Batch records for each lot are sent to the nutraMetrix Quality Control (QC) department for review, approval and retention. Batch records document the ingredients used, blending times, equipment used and who did the work.
Laboratory test results performed in the manufacturers' lab are copied to nutraMetrix QC. Products are sent to an independent laboratory to assure adherence to specifications before shipping to the distribution warehouse.
Upon receipt at the warehouse, we examine for damaged goods, proper labeling, and consistency in taste, odor, and appearance. Our in-house lab tests nutraMetrix isotonic products for osmolality- confirming that when the product is made as directed, the solution is in the isotonic range.
Furthermore, any product found to be less than optimal is quarantined for destruction or return to the supplier. The manufacturer will bear the cost of returned goods. nutraMetrix is committed to accepting and distributing only superior, high quality products adhering to strict quality control procedures.