Garden of Life vs NOW Foods
Side-by-side trust score comparison based on certifications, FDA record, and transparency.
Garden of Life scores 35 points higher (75 vs 40).
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| Feature | Garden of Life | NOW Foods |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Score | 75/100 | 40/100 |
| Grade | B+ | D |
| Risk Level | LOW | HIGH |
| NSF Certified | ✓ | ✗ |
| USP Verified | ✗ | ✗ |
| Informed Sport | ✗ | ✗ |
| GMP Certified | ✓ | ✓ |
| Third-Party Tested | ✓ | ✗ |
| FDA Recalls | 3 | 1 |
| FDA Warning Letters | 0 | 0 |
| Adverse Events | 3 | 5 |
| Founded | 2000 | 1968 |
Garden of Life Certifications
Third-party testing means an independent laboratory has verified this product's contents, purity, and potency match what's on the label.
NOW Foods Certifications
GMP certification ensures manufacturing quality standards are met, but does not verify that product contents match the label through independent testing. Look for NSF, USP, or Informed Sport certifications for third-party verified products.
FDA Record
FDA Record
Garden of Life
Garden of Life has a Trust Score of 75/100, which is a Grade of B+ and indicates a LOW risk level. Garden of Life products are NSF Certified for Sport, indicating banned substance testing. While an established brand, consumers should be aware of 3 FDA recalls on record.
Full profile →NOW Foods
NOW Foods has a SupplementChecker.co trust score of 40/100, which translates to a grade of D and a HIGH risk level. NOW Foods does not provide third-party testing certifications. While NOW Foods is GMP Certified, they have one product recall on record.
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