Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Should individuals susceptible to Candida overgrowth take Synbiotic Nutrients™ or eat fermented foods?
A: There is a misunderstanding about the relationship between Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The truth is that probiotic organisms like Saccharomyces and Lactobacillus have evolved to produce compounds which support healthy microbial balance.* These valuable compounds are secreted into the culturing medium during the creation of NewMark’s Synbiotic Nutrients and delivered in the final product. Thus, it would be highly beneficial for anyone concerned about maintaining normal levels of Candida to include Synbiotic Nutrients™ in their daily regimen.
Q: Since NewMark’s SybioticNutrients™ are cultured in an organic soy media, will they agree with individuals who are sensitive to soy?
A: Although true soy allergies are very rare, many people have difficulty digesting unfermented soy. Whole, unprocessed soy contains nutrient blocking factors, such as phytate, which interfere with its potential benefits. Fermented soy, on the other hand, agrees with almost everyone, even people with soy sensitivities. The fermentation of soy also changes isoflavones from inert forms into the activated aglycone (genestein, dadzein, and glycitein) forms.
Q: Why are NewMark’s potencies lower than conventional pharmaceutical supplements?
A: Short answer: they are not. We reject the theory that supplementation must be taken in huge doses of inert or bi-phasic isolated vitamins. It is a common misunderstanding that milligrams measure potency. They do not! Milligrams measure only weight and do not reflect cellular activity. NewMark’s Synbiotic Nutrients deliver biotransformed vitamins and minerals in their finest cultured form, much in the same way as miso, kefir, tempeh, and yogurt. Research consistently demonstrates that NewMark’s Synbiotic Nutrients are more active and bioavailable than conventional isolated or synthetic vitamins.
Q: Most vitamins require that you take them with food, and even then, can create upset stomachs; will NewMark’s Synbiotic Nutrients™ have this effect?
A: NewMark’s Synbiotic Nutrients are food. Better yet, they are pre-digested, organic cultured food. So when you take them, the stomach is NOT empty: it has inside it a good friend – cultured organic food – waiting to be comfortably digested. NewMark’s Synbiotic Nutrients are also rich in ferment metabolites, bacteriocins and plant enzymes, and they are thus soothing to the entire gastrointestinal tract and promote digestion, detoxification and elimination.*
Q: Are NewMark’s products gluten-free?
A: Synbiotic Nutrients™, Full Spectrum Extracts, and Specialty Formulas do not contain ingredients considered by the Celiac Sprue Association to pose harm to individuals with gluten intolerance. However, Fruits ‘n Greens™ does contain oats, a food that may or may not elicit an immune response in individuals with gluten intolerance, and it would take over 7000 servings of Fruits ‘n Greens to equal the amount of gluten in a slice of bread.
Q: Is NewMark certified by a third-party?
A: NewMark is currently under limited certification by International Certification Services (ICS), a third-party certifying body. Our organic operations in Costa Rica are certified by Eco-Logica. NewMark and it’s co-processors are certified to the standards of the USDA’a National Organic Program (NOP), as well as, in certain instances, the International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements (IFOAM) and the European Organic Standard (EEC 2092/91). As the GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) are not final for the Dietary Supplement Industry, we are holding on third party Certification for GMP compliance. We are currently operating under the FDA’s guidelines as mandated in 21 CFR for the food industry Parts 100 – 169. The FDA audited NewMark in 2003.
Q: How does NewMark ensure the quality, purity and potency of their products?
A: NewMark’s Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Regulatory Compliance team have over 47 years combined experience divided equally between NewMark and related industry experience. From Paul Schulick, NewMark’s founder, down through the organization, all NewMark share in our commitment to quality.
NewMark requires that all lots of raw materials used for the manufacture of our products are tested for potency markers, heavy metal contamination and/or microbiological content. Our co-processors forward this information on a Certificate of Analysis for our approval prior to use or shipping. We also randomly verify information contained on C of A’s through third-party laboratory analysis.
NewMark does finished product testing on weights, potency, marker assays, micro and heavy metals. Additionally, we do expiration date testing on a random basis for the duration of declared shelf life: 18 months to 3 years.