Welcome to Quest's Frequently Asked Questions Page.
This section of the
website is provided to give visitors answers to the most frequently asked questions
about nutrition and health issues being put to our Nutrition team.
Please refer to the Questions
and Answers below.
Yes. This product is perfectly safe to take during pregnancy and should be recommended. Recent scientific studies have shown that improving the intestinal flora of the mother may decrease the risk... more »
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Timed Release tablets are designed to release nutrients more slowly than standard
release supplements. This maximizes the time available for the water-soluble nutrients
to be absorbed. more »
In contrast to conventional tablets, which releases all the
ingredients within a short period of time - usually less than 30 minutes, timed
release tablets meter out small quantities over a... more »
This is a perfectly harmless
consequence of using higher strength supplements. The nutrient responsible for
causing this effect is Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) which is naturally bright
yellow in colour. more »
Quest Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract does not contain any allicin at all! Research has shown that allicin is a very harsh and unstable compound which is responsible for the characteristic garlic... more »
The most common form of iron supplement is ferrous sulphate, but it is known to produce side effects. However, Quest amino acid chelated iron provides a strong bond to hold the... more »
Yes. The use of Omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy is highly documented and should be recommended. They have been shown to aid the baby's mental development and reduce the incidence of... more »
Do you have a vegan alternative? Quest Super Once a Day Timed Release is not suitable for vegans because it contains vitamin D which is derived from sheep's wool and carotenoids... more »
Synergistic means 'helpful', therefore they are added nutrients that help enhance the formulation by increasing the effectiveness of the mineral. For example Synergistic Magnesium has added vitamin B6 which increases the... more »
Yes, all Quest products are kosher. . more »
Amino acid chelated minerals are minerals that are bound to amino acids to form a tight bond that is electrically neutral, therefore do no react with dietary components or inhibitors which... more »
Yes. It is completely safe to take Quest Enzyme digest during pregnancy and breast feeding. . more »
The bacteria in Quest probiotic supplements are stable at room temperature. However, we recommend that, once opened, the bottles are stored in the fridge to safeguard against them being stored next... more »
Yes. This product can safely be taken by new-born babies at a dose of half a capsule. 1-3 years can use 1 capsule per day, 3-7 years 2 capsules per day,... more »
There are very few scientific studies regarding the safety of herbal supplements with medication, which is the reason behind the general advice to avoid herbs whilst using pharmaceutical products, unless specifically... more »
Since glucosamine is primarily used by animals as a molecule for the structure of joints, the source of this nutrient is almost exclusively of animal origin. more »