The Blended Standard is the benchmark created by NutriSearch for individual nutrient amounts since there is no other available standard for optimal nutrient amounts. Most authorities use DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) amounts or their predecessor RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances). Neither of these values provide optimal intake; rather, they are based on the minimum values to sustain life. The RDAs were originally developed to keep soldiers alive during World War II.
We created the Blended Standard by combining the published recommendations for optimal intake from twelve separate recognized authorities in the nutrition field. Full details are available in Chapter 8: Comparing Supplements
of the sixth edition guide.
Chapter 9: Product Rating Criteriain the sixth edition guide.
NutriSearch Corporation is a Canadian company specializing in nutrition and health research, focussed primarily on multiple vitamin and mineral supplementation.
Our main product is the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements™, which examines current research on the health benefits of supplementation for prevention of degenerative disease. The guide also includes comparisons of broad-spectrum supplements available in various markets around the world, is available in various regions. The guide for the Americas includes product comparisons from Canada, Colombia, México, and the United States. We also publish a guide for Australia and New Zealand.
NutriSearch is also available as a consultant to nutritional supplement manufacturers wanting to improve their supplements.