The numerous inventory shortages caused by the pandemic have become a frustrating reality for both merchants and consumers. Unfortunately, it looks like they will be a part of our daily lives for a while. Here are some tips that we hope will help you get through the turmoil:

1. Order early. Don't wait to finish a product if you want to keep taking it.
2. Order two or three units of a product if you plan to take it for a long time. It may not be available the next time you need it.
3. Ask your health care professional to suggest one or two alternatives for each product he/she recommends you take.
4. Because of their higher quality standards, some brands have more difficulty sourcing their raw materials than others. Here are a few brands that currently have a very low backorder rate (less than 5%) or return times: Ortho Molecular Products, New Roots Herbal, Metagenics, AOR, Alterra, HerbalGem, Pranarom, Viazen. Reduce the risk of disappointment by choosing these brands.