Comments on: The Dangers of Synthetic Vitamins http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/ Green and Natural Parenting Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kristi http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5807 Kristi Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:09:12 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5807 Every online store I've found that carries EveryKid Children’s Multi-Vitamin says it's now discontinued. What happened? We live in Italy and can't go to the local WholeFoods or other organic market to pick things like this up. Can anyone explain why online retailers are no longer carrying EveryKid Children’s Multi-Vitamins? Every online store I’ve found that carries EveryKid Children’s Multi-Vitamin says it’s now discontinued. What happened? We live in Italy and can’t go to the local WholeFoods or other organic market to pick things like this up. Can anyone explain why online retailers are no longer carrying EveryKid Children’s Multi-Vitamins?

]]> By: Toby http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5806 Toby Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:32:27 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5806 Hmm, that's debatable. The CSPI, who Patricia point in #10 above, don't agree: http://www.cspinet.org/nah/4_00/multiqa.htm#arenatural Though if you're still certain you need natural vitamin E, there are dozens of choices at Vitacost or your local market. Hmm, that’s debatable. The CSPI, who Patricia point in #10 above, don’t agree:
http://www.cspinet.org/nah/4_00/multiqa.htm#arenatural

Though if you’re still certain you need natural vitamin E, there are dozens of choices at Vitacost or your local market.

]]> By: Dr. Carlos Gonzalez http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5805 Dr. Carlos Gonzalez Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:48:33 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5805 I have been using Standard Process vitamins, mineral, digestive enzymes and more from this comapny for about fifteen years now. They organically grow all the whole foods (not genetcially engineered) used to make their products. They are NOT MLM so their prices do not reflect those of most all MLM companies. They also have an herb line of products and a Veterinary Line for pets! Awesome company with awesome products at awesome prices. Unfortunately only available through Naturopaths, Chiropractors etc. I have been using Standard Process vitamins, mineral, digestive enzymes and more from this comapny for about fifteen years now. They organically grow all the whole foods (not genetcially engineered) used to make their products. They are NOT MLM so their prices do not reflect those of most all MLM companies. They also have an herb line of products and a Veterinary Line for pets! Awesome company with awesome products at awesome prices. Unfortunately only available through Naturopaths, Chiropractors etc.

]]> By: Terri http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5804 Terri Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:48:53 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5804 Most people don't realize that Consumer Labs is an ad and contribution site, it is not independent or unbiased to their non contributors or those who don't pay their advertising costs. Their press releases are to generate traffic and hopefully new accounts. don't let the name fool you, they are not government or science related, they are for profit. It sad that great companies with excellent products get horrible reviews if you don't pay them off. Most people don’t realize that Consumer Labs is an ad and contribution site, it is not independent or unbiased to their non contributors or those who don’t pay their advertising costs. Their press releases are to generate traffic and hopefully new accounts. don’t let the name fool you, they are not government or science related, they are for profit. It sad that great companies with excellent products get horrible reviews if you don’t pay them off.

]]> By: Rebecca http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5803 Rebecca Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:03:01 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5803 This is why I only use Shaklee vitamins. They are only third party tested - mostly from hospitals and universities and ALL research information is published - good or bad. They have NEVER had a recall and have been around for more than 50 years. No heavy metals whatsoever in their stuff! ALL their supplements come only from real food and are absorbed in your body within 30 minutes. My friend went to have a mammogram recently and you aren't suppossed to take calcium beforehand. Not thinking, she did, and the radiologist was shocked to find out that one hour later, all had been absorbed. They said that never happens! I give them to my 17 month old and he has only been sick once with a very mild runny nose. They are great and have kept our family so well! This is why I only use Shaklee vitamins. They are only third party tested – mostly from hospitals and universities and ALL research information is published – good or bad. They have NEVER had a recall and have been around for more than 50 years. No heavy metals whatsoever in their stuff! ALL their supplements come only from real food and are absorbed in your body within 30 minutes. My friend went to have a mammogram recently and you aren’t suppossed to take calcium beforehand. Not thinking, she did, and the radiologist was shocked to find out that one hour later, all had been absorbed. They said that never happens! I give them to my 17 month old and he has only been sick once with a very mild runny nose. They are great and have kept our family so well!

]]> By: Carrie http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5802 Carrie Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:36:51 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5802 My gosh! I take vitamins every day and it never occurred to me to check to see if they are synthetic (almost funny since I read the labels on everything)! Ugh! I thought I was doing my body a favor! My gosh! I take vitamins every day and it never occurred to me to check to see if they are synthetic (almost funny since I read the labels on everything)! Ugh! I thought I was doing my body a favor!

]]> By: Laura Miller http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5801 Laura Miller Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:07:52 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5801 There is much confusion about "synthetic" versus "natural" vitamins. The better question is: Is the resulting molecular structure the same as the corresponding structure found in nature? When the synthetic molecule is identical to the form derived from natural sources, both forms will be indistinguishable from each other in all aspects, even their function and effects in the human body. For instance, the d- form of vitamin E derived from vegetable oils is different from the dl- form (the synthetic form) which does not confer any known health benefit and is normally excreted by the body. Go for the better known products from reliable manufacturers, such as Multivescence. http://www.newvitality.com/shop/multivescence.aspx There is much confusion about “synthetic” versus “natural” vitamins. The better question is: Is the resulting molecular structure the same as the corresponding structure found in nature? When the synthetic molecule is identical to the form derived from natural sources, both forms will be indistinguishable from each other in all aspects, even their function and effects in the human body. For instance, the d- form of vitamin E derived from vegetable oils is different from the dl- form (the synthetic form) which does not confer any known health benefit and is normally excreted by the body. Go for the better known products from reliable manufacturers, such as Multivescence. http://www.newvitality.com/shop/multivescence.aspx

]]> By: Shena http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5800 Shena Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:53:54 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5800 I am pregnant and looking for a good prenatal vitamin. Any ideas? I am pregnant and looking for a good prenatal vitamin. Any ideas?

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5799 Tiffany Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:07:47 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5799 Patricia, The issue is not organics or the "natural" label that can mean nothing. The issue is synthetic (man made in a lab) versus whole foods. I don't need any studies to tell me which is the better option. The issue does not stress me in the least as I am sure my kids are getting adequate nutrition without supplements. This article is for parents feeding their kids Flintstones vitamins and thinking they are encouraging health and nutrition. Patricia,

The issue is not organics or the “natural” label that can mean nothing. The issue is synthetic (man made in a lab) versus whole foods. I don’t need any studies to tell me which is the better option. The issue does not stress me in the least as I am sure my kids are getting adequate nutrition without supplements. This article is for parents feeding their kids Flintstones vitamins and thinking they are encouraging health and nutrition.

]]> By: Cindi Overfield http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5798 Cindi Overfield Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:43:45 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5798 I only purchase vitamins for my family from the health food store and non of them are synthetic. When we went "natural" the vitamins were the first thing we changed. I don't give my kids vitamins every day. I try and make sure they eat well and only give supplements when they are sick or their diets are not up to par. Great Article! Cindi I only purchase vitamins for my family from the health food store and non of them are synthetic. When we went “natural” the vitamins were the first thing we changed. I don’t give my kids vitamins every day. I try and make sure they eat well and only give supplements when they are sick or their diets are not up to par.

Great Article!
Cindi

]]> By: Patricia http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5797 Patricia Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:07:03 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5797 Tiffany, I enjoy your blog, but I found this post somewhat lacking in scientific support (controlled scientific studies - NOT those funded by companies selling "natural" supplements at astronomical prices; it can be really hard to dig up reliable information, given the lack of regulation in the supplement industry). I would commend readers to check out the June 2008 issue of the Center for Science in the Public Interest's "Nutrition Action" newsletter. I myself use Rainbow Light vitamins currently, but I'm not entirely confident in that decision, given the research I have done so far (and what I learned as a food science major in college). My point is just that its a very complicated issue, and paying $30+ for a bottle of "natural" or "organic" supplements does not mean one is getting safe, adequate supplementation. Incidentally, "Nutrition Action" May 2008 has a very handy guide to food additives and what is known about their safety. Thanks, Patricia Tiffany, I enjoy your blog, but I found this post somewhat lacking in scientific support (controlled scientific studies – NOT those funded by companies selling “natural” supplements at astronomical prices; it can be really hard to dig up reliable information, given the lack of regulation in the supplement industry). I would commend readers to check out the June 2008 issue of the Center for Science in the Public Interest’s “Nutrition Action” newsletter. I myself use Rainbow Light vitamins currently, but I’m not entirely confident in that decision, given the research I have done so far (and what I learned as a food science major in college). My point is just that its a very complicated issue, and paying $30+ for a bottle of “natural” or “organic” supplements does not mean one is getting safe, adequate supplementation. Incidentally, “Nutrition Action” May 2008 has a very handy guide to food additives and what is known about their safety.

Thanks,
Patricia

]]> By: Kristen's Raw http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5796 Kristen's Raw Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:48:38 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5796 Yay for Raw, fresh, organic whole foods :) Yay for Raw, fresh, organic whole foods :)

]]> By: DandelionGirl http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5795 DandelionGirl Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:10:08 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5795 Thanks for the info! This makes me so angry at the place I got my vitamins. I really trusted the source and they betrayed my trust! While the vitamin I'm taking now does have Spirulina & Chlorella it looks like there are a lot of synthetic vitamins in it. Grr. Unfortunately I bought enough of these for the next 9 months or so. I'll definitely look into your recommendations. Thanks! Thanks for the info! This makes me so angry at the place I got my vitamins. I really trusted the source and they betrayed my trust! While the vitamin I’m taking now does have Spirulina & Chlorella it looks like there are a lot of synthetic vitamins in it. Grr. Unfortunately I bought enough of these for the next 9 months or so. I’ll definitely look into your recommendations. Thanks!

]]> By: Brooke http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5794 Brooke Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:08:22 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5794 Thanks for posting this information. So many people don't get why vitamins are $50 a bottle at a health-food store, when you can get the same vitamins at a drug store for half the price. It's because the ones at the drug store are synthetic. My MIL is always talking about how I need to give my daughter vitamins or fortified food, but doesn't understand these are not absorbed by body. Thanks for posting this information. So many people don’t get why vitamins are $50 a bottle at a health-food store, when you can get the same vitamins at a drug store for half the price. It’s because the ones at the drug store are synthetic. My MIL is always talking about how I need to give my daughter vitamins or fortified food, but doesn’t understand these are not absorbed by body.

]]> By: casual friday everyday http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5793 casual friday everyday Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:02:53 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5793 Gosh, you're a friggin' wealth of information!!! TY for the links! Gosh, you’re a friggin’ wealth of information!!! TY for the links!

]]> By: Julie http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5792 Julie Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:28:13 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5792 I was so happy to see the topic of your blog today! Great information. Whole food nutrition is the only way to go. Another great way to get it is through Juice Plus. They are a company that spends the majority of their funding for research instead of advertising. They have many doctors supporting their findings. There is a long list of universities who are doing research on Juice Plus and the effects it has on the body. The studies are not just on fruits and vegetables but actually on Juice Plus. They even have a program going on right now where kids between the ages of 6-15 can get it for free for 3 years if a parent or other adult is taking it! If anyone wants more information on it I can get a copy of a cd or dvd and mail it to them for free. Just shoot me an email at kent.julie@hotmail.com You can also see more info on this Juice Plus web site. www.juiceplus.com/+jh04260 Thanks for the great info Tiffany!!! I was so happy to see the topic of your blog today! Great information. Whole food nutrition is the only way to go. Another great way to get it is through Juice Plus. They are a company that spends the majority of their funding for research instead of advertising. They have many doctors supporting their findings. There is a long list of universities who are doing research on Juice Plus and the effects it has on
the body. The studies are not just on fruits and vegetables but actually on Juice Plus. They even have a program going on right now where kids between the ages of 6-15 can get it for free for 3 years if a parent or other adult is taking it!
If anyone wants more information on it I can get a copy of a cd or dvd and mail it to them for free. Just shoot me an email at kent.julie@hotmail.com
You can also see more info on this Juice Plus web site.
http://www.juiceplus.com/+jh04260
Thanks for the great info Tiffany!!!

]]> By: Bena http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5791 Bena Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:07:22 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5791 Check out the links below on an independent vitamin testing. Hero is listed as one of the violators. Hopefully it isn't an issue anymore. How can you be sure of anything anymore?! Very frustrating... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16655168/wid/11915773?GT1=8921 http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/hotnews/72h81492.html Check out the links below on an independent vitamin testing. Hero is listed as one of the violators. Hopefully it isn’t an issue anymore. How can you be sure of anything anymore?! Very frustrating…

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16655168/wid/11915773?GT1=8921

http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/hotnews/72h81492.html

]]> By: Ted http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5790 Ted Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:52:34 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5790 Synthetic vitamins, yuck! My family and I use Shaklee and only that. My nephew had muscular dystrophy until he died at the age of 29 two years ago, and he was on Shaklee nearly his entire teenage and adult life. He had broken both his legs when he was fourteen years old due to an unfortunate wheelchair accident. He was in the hospital for a long time. For the entire time, my brother and sister-in-law gave him Shaklee vitamins. His time in the hospital was nearly cut in half, and we believe that the vitamin regiment was a major factor. Synthetic vitamins, yuck!
My family and I use Shaklee and only that.
My nephew had muscular dystrophy until he died at the age of 29 two years ago, and he was on Shaklee nearly his entire teenage and adult life.
He had broken both his legs when he was fourteen years old due to an unfortunate wheelchair accident. He was in the hospital for a long time. For the entire time, my brother and sister-in-law gave him Shaklee vitamins. His time in the hospital was nearly cut in half, and we believe that the vitamin regiment was a major factor.

]]> By: Nicole J. http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5789 Nicole J. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:25:20 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5789 Thanks for a great post. I don't do vitamins for my son because I don't think he needs them for as well as he eats (for now). But thanks for all the info to help me make informed choices if I think its necessary in the future. Thanks for a great post. I don’t do vitamins for my son because I don’t think he needs them for as well as he eats (for now). But thanks for all the info to help me make informed choices if I think its necessary in the future.

]]> By: Michelle http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-5788 Michelle Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:26:20 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-5788 Thanks so much Tiffany. I am so careful about what I let my children eat but I had no idea about the vitamins. Good post. Thanks for opening my eyes. Thanks so much Tiffany. I am so careful about what I let my children eat but I had no idea about the vitamins. Good post. Thanks for opening my eyes.

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