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| 1. How long has Himalaya been in existence? |
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| Himalaya has been in existence since 1930. They have established a position of leadership in clinical testing and pharmaceutical quality herbal remedies by using the most up-to-date scientific methods. By contrast, most herbal products come from startup companies that have recently entered the market, purchase raw materials from unproven sources, and market untested finished products. |
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| 2. How long have Himalaya products been on the market? |
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| Products from the Himalaya Drug Company have been around for decades. The liver support product known as LiverCareŽ, has been sold worldwide for almost 50 years and is one of the top leading pharmaceutical products in India. By contrast, new products come and go every day. 'Fad' products may become popular due to media coverage, while the long-term use of these 'supplements du jour' has not been assessed. |
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| 3. Has the research been generated on the Himalaya products sold? |
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| Himalaya relies only on 'primary' research generated on the very same formula as the one on the shelves. Consistency and equivalence are controlled by tests like 'fingerprinting,' the most sophisticated chromatographic technique for natural remedies. By contrast, some marketers very often rely on 'borrowed science', using scientific data borrowed from published research on same constituents while the finished product is seldom tested. |
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| 4. How many products does Himalaya market? |
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| Himalaya has developed just over 30 formulas since 1930, each of which has been thoroughly researched for up to ten years before introduction and is a leader in its category. By contrast, some companies offer hundreds of formulations that are improvised on the basis of published data. Very seldom are these products subjected to any studies. |
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| 5. Are pharmaceutical GMPs used? |
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| Himalaya has full control of all aspects of production and their name and address appear on the label. They can provide proof that their products are manufactured according to the highest quality standards. Each unit show a batch or lot number and expiration date. By contrast, 'Private Labeling' is common place in the market and the true manufacturer of a product is not always known. |
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