Saturday, October 25, 2014

Finding Organic Non GMO Supplements

By Dominique Martin


Not all vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional aids are created equal. Especially now that genetically modified substances are in the marketplace, people who care about their health need to proceed with caution. Fortunately, there are many organic non GMO supplements available from top manufacturing companies. Consumers only have to check labels or call customer service to get this assurance.

The term 'organic' means that no artificial ingredients are included in a product. It also prohibits the use of genetically modified ingredients. Independent organizations and the governments of many nations award the certification to manufacturers who meet stringent requirements. The certifying agencies conduct test on products in a random manner to ensure compliance.

Some mainstream food and supplement producers are trying to have GMOs declared safe, although studies have not confirmed this. The 'natural' claim already allows genetic modification. Consumers who want truly natural food and untainted nutritional products should ask elected representatives to keep organic standards truthful and reliable. Public awareness on this issue is not high, and misleading advertising gives false assurances of safety.

Companies that do not include GMOs in their products will usually display this information on their label. A lack of this assurance will not necessarily mean that altered ingredients are used, but it should be a sign that further questions should be asked before purchasing such products. Customer service reps will be able to answer this question; look for toll-free telephone numbers on product labels. Consumers should not assume all products are safe.

Supplements are designed to provide nutrients that are either hard to get in sufficient quantities or may be missing from foods. Trace minerals are lacking in many soils, for instance, and many people don't eat enough fish, nuts, or healthy oils to get their essential fatty acids. The category includes vitamins, minerals, fibers, bio-identical hormones, amino acids, herbals, and more. Products are regulated mainly by the industry, although all manufacturers must operate within certain guidelines.

It's important to realize that many products in the industry today do contain genetically modified ingredients. The safest way to avoid them is to buy organic. Certification also assures the consumer that no artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors have been used, and that ingredients are grown without chemicals. Most companies who care enough to go organic produce high-quality, well-researched products.

Quality matters. Some formulas have been found to contain only traces of the nutrients they promise to deliver. Others use substances which may be poorly utilized by the system, making them a waste of money if not actually harmful. Some forms of iron, for example, may do little for anemia and can even accumulate to toxic levels in the body. Other, more reputable companies have pioneered research in health and have a long record of safety and integrity.

Consumers may feel helpless when it comes to evaluating supplement companies. There are industry ratings and independent evaluations that rate companies and provide this information for consumers. However, choosing organic and non-GMO is one way of feeling good about health and personal care products. These assurances eliminate most of the concerns consumers have about chemicals or unnatural ingredients.




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