Comments on: The Dangers of Synthetic Vitamins http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/ Green and Natural Parenting Wed, 23 May 2012 20:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-23570 Tiffany Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:56:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-23570 Sounds like synthetic vitamins. Hero has one multivitamin that specifically says Whole Foods in the title, according to their web site, and it DOES list all the veggies and fruit:  http://heronutritionals.com/vitamins.jsp?productid=3 Their other vitamins are likely synthetic. Sounds like synthetic vitamins. Hero has one multivitamin that specifically says Whole Foods in the title, according to their web site, and it DOES list all the veggies and fruit: 
http://heronutritionals.com/vitamins.jsp?productid=3

Their other vitamins are likely synthetic.

]]> By: greenmum http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-23569 greenmum Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:34:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-23569 On the Hero Gummie Vitamins that you listed above says they are good... but the ones I have no fruits or veggies, the only place I can find them is a few mentioned in the flavouring?? IS that supposed to count? On the Hero Gummie Vitamins that you listed above says they are good… but the ones I have no fruits or veggies, the only place I can find them is a few mentioned in the flavouring?? IS that supposed to count?

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-23568 Tiffany Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:27:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-23568 greenmum, if the vitamins were sourced from foods then the names of the food (ie apple, cherries, etc.) will be on the ingredient list at the bottom of the bottle. If there are no food names then chances are the vitamins were made in a laboratory and are synthetic. greenmum, if the vitamins were sourced from foods then the names of the food (ie apple, cherries, etc.) will be on the ingredient list at the bottom of the bottle. If there are no food names then chances are the vitamins were made in a laboratory and are synthetic.

]]> By: greenmum http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-23567 greenmum Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:24:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-23567 I am confused!! I have the Hero Gummies for my kid and they have no where on them listing the fruits or vegetables?? They have the vitamins listed like Vit C= Asborbic Acid, Vit A=As VIT A Palmitate.... I thought above int eh article it said these are not good, they are synthetic??  Maybe I read the article wrong? from perplexed mom I am confused!! I have the Hero Gummies for my kid and they have no where on them listing the fruits or vegetables?? They have the vitamins listed like Vit C= Asborbic Acid, Vit A=As VIT A Palmitate…. I thought above int eh article it said these are not good, they are synthetic?? 

Maybe I read the article wrong?

from perplexed mom

]]> By: JCPhoto http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-23558 JCPhoto Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:13:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-23558 I take rainbow light petite prenatal and LOVE them. my son was taking some organic vitamins, but he had to take 3 different products and it was getting outrageously expensive every month, so i figured i'd see if rainbow light had anything for kiddos. found the multi-stars. they are wonderful and he loves them too. :] I take rainbow light petite prenatal and LOVE them. my son was taking some organic vitamins, but he had to take 3 different products and it was getting outrageously expensive every month, so i figured i’d see if rainbow light had anything for kiddos. found the multi-stars. they are wonderful and he loves them too. :]

]]> By: Brittney Traynor Volker http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-23555 Brittney Traynor Volker Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:28:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-23555 Look into Shaklee vitamins. www.shaklee.com Look into Shaklee vitamins. http://www.shaklee.com

]]> By: Morrigan http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-23553 Morrigan Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:08:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-23553 thanks so much for posting this! thanks so much for posting this!

]]> By: Heidi http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/06/25/dangers-of-synthetic-vitamins/#comment-23552 Heidi Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:07:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1277#comment-23552 My son is 9 and take the GNC vitamins as of now. I am looking for other options but he has multiple food allergies to include (wheat, soy, peanut and almonds). He also has an aversion to fruits and veggies so vitamins are a must for him. What are some other non gummi form ideas that you or anyone have for him? Nutristars contain wheat so they are out (my 2 yougest take them). Thanks My son is 9 and take the GNC vitamins as of now. I am looking for other options but he has multiple food allergies to include (wheat, soy, peanut and almonds). He also has an aversion to fruits and veggies so vitamins are a must for him. What are some other non gummi form ideas that you or anyone have for him? Nutristars contain wheat so they are out (my 2 yougest take them). Thanks

]]> 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 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:36:51 +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 :)

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