When we walk into our local health store, we are welcomed by an abundance of choice. Brand after brand all with different formulas, different methods, different prices, and different packaging. Choice is a wonderful thing but without additional knowledge about the companies and what they stand for, decisions can be a bit overwhelming. So, what makes one brand so different from another? We can’t speak to what other companies deem important, but we can provide you with an introduction to Garden of Life, how they came about, what they stand for and why we are such fans.
Garden of Life is unique. Since the beginning, Garden of Life’s purpose has been to lead the way in offering supplements produced from actual food, produced without chemicals, and which provide results people can actually feel.
Garden of Life was founded in 2000 by Jordan Rubin. Inspired and driven by his personal experience in battling and recovering from Crohn’s disease, Garden of Life was born. Jordan’s mission was to dedicate the rest of his life to sharing his knowledge of natural health, to be a spark for transformation . . . to Empower Extraordinary Health®.
To this day, three main principles guide Garden of Life in what we make and how we make it.
1.) The Science of Whole Food
Our bodies were created to eat, process, and derive their nutrition from food. To create our products, we start by selecting high-quality real food ingredients. Next, we develop and utilize the latest technology to preserve that nutrition and provide supplements containing what people are missing in their diets. All this with the aim of having the greatest potential impact on improving health.
2.) Clean is healthy
We are fanatical about what goes IN our products but equally so about what stays OUT of them. Namely, synthetic chemicals, non-food additives and artificial ingredients. If it is not food, we do not want it in our supplements. Third-party testing at all stages ensures our products are clean (not just our own opinion on the matter).
3.) Traceability
We pay attention to everything – where each and every ingredient in our products comes from, knowing the source of where they are grown, their farming practices, and how they pay and treat their employees. Quality is maintained from the seed to the final product, every step of the way.
Garden of Life will always stick to what it does best – using nutrients from real food to promote health and wellness, as has been done for thousands of years.
Garden of Life’s mykind line is the pinnacle of a whole food, organic supplement line. The mykind line not only provides the vitamins and minerals required to maintain health but also the antioxidants and polyphenols from the plants those vitamins and minerals are sourced form. These extra components, although not the only reason, are what puts mykind apart from other supplements on the market. Other important facts that make this line special are:
Garden of Life’s mykind line checks all the boxes on what a nutritional supplement should be. However, it is not only what we eat that keeps us healthy but what we actually absorb. Garden of Life’s focus on extraordinary health continues with a focus on the microbiome and digestive tract. Having a healthy gut not only assists with the absorption of nutrients but supports our immune system and contributes to positive mental health.
The Dr. Formulated line has a variety of specifically tailored probiotics formulas to meet the varying needs of our customers.
Garden of Life has you and your family’s probiotic needs covered.
Dr. Formulated Enzymes
Digestive enzymes promote nutrient absorption and help digestion after meals. Organic Digest+ is the first and only USDA Certified Organic and non-GMO Project Verified chewable vegan enzyme (and it is delicious). A full-spectrum digestive enzyme formula that includes 13 digestive enzymes (including 120,000 FCC PU from papain) and 29 powdered, organic fruits and vegetables. You can feel confident in your product choice knowing that:
Our goal was to give you some insight into Garden of Life and our products, hopefully we have managed that. So, next time you step into your local health food store, you will be able to recognize Garden of Life, recognize a brand to trust. We look forward to seeing you.