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Non GMO Vitamins And Supplements

By Ina Hunt


There are several reasons to choose alternative products that are truly natural, without ingredients that have been overly processed or changed in a fundamental way. In this day of genetic tinkering with the plant and even the animal world, it's more important than ever to be an informed consumer. Choosing non GMO vitamins and supplements only makes sense, at least until altered organisms have been around long enough for their effects to be fairly assessed.

it's helpful to buy goods with an organic certification. Although there are many attempts to weaken the standards that control the industry, so far this seal means that there are no genetically modified substances in the product. All who care about getting truly natural and wholesome products should present their views to the FDA and the federal government.

It's never wise to depend on information that's really cleverly-disguised advertising. This is why the organic certification is important. It's a third-party seal to assure consumers of a product's quality. An all-natural claim is not the same. There is a push going on to include genetically engineered ingredients in 'natural' products; it has not succeeded as yet but probably will not go away any time soon.

The best way to proceed is to know the manufacturer. There are some well-known names in the industry that people trust to be true to the ideals of providing carefully-manufactured, 'clean' products that are as natural as possible. After all, you won't find vitamin C in 1,000 milligram concentration in an orange or a rose hip. Some processing is necessary to concentrate nutrients and deliver them in usable form.

Be aware that many of the original and highly-regarded companies have been sold. Some of the best-known names in the industry now belong to huge, mainstream food and drug companies. Once a brand has been sold, consumers must do the research all over again to ascertain the level of commitment of the new owners.

Many products will have a non-GMO seal on the package. This means that no active ingredient, filler, flavoring, coloring, or capsule should be made of genetically engineered matter. Purists in the health food community hope that growing customer awareness will force even mainstream producers to avoid using modified substances.

Confusion arises because industry-backed research says including genetically modified ingredients in a supplement does not pose a threat. Other studies, however, do raise concerns, especially for infants and young children still developing and for those already weakened by age, illness, or chronic disease. Those who like their food and supplements as clean and unprocessed as possible are used to erring on the side of caution when it comes to products on the market.

Industry claims that genetic modification is safe are suspect because of conflict of interest and the history of the food industry using ingredients subsequently found to be harmful. Vitamin pills and other supplements that are natural are, of course, made from foods. The consumer who wants to be healthy and to live a natural life needs to shop carefully.




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