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By Colette Foreman


Today, many consumers prefer to avoid genetically modified foods until the research is in to show that they are safe. However, even these cautious people may not have thought of making sure they get organic non GMO supplements. Since food is one source of vitamins and minerals, and because other things than foods are genetically modified, it may be important to screen all dietary substances.

There is a short-cut to checking. The label 'organic' should mean that nothing other than organically-raised and processed ingredients are in a product. Since the 'organic' designation is used only for food, this would mean that the supplement is food-based and contains only certified food and edible herbs or other plants. Not many companies in the United States produce such products, so the choice is limited.

Although few companies produce all-organic, food-based formulas, this doesn't mean consumers can't get what they want and need. The companies that have this philosophy market a full product line, with daily multi-vitamins and more specific formulas to target such things as inflammation, joint problems, hormone deficiencies, and stress-related anxiety.

The best thing for concerned supplement users to do is to find a company that has earned the trust of the nutritional and alternative healing community. It's not hard to check out the certifying associations and the qualities superior products exhibit. Third-party testing and certification is important, as well as checking with the manufacturer themselves for answers to questions.

Just being GMO-free, which is usually announced on the label, does not mean that all ingredients are organic.On the other hand, non-organic ingredients don't mean a product is unsafe. Many herbs are wild-crafted. Other things, like coconuts, may not be grown on certified farms but the growers may not use any herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers, either. Again, using products from a reputable company with truthful labeling is a real comfort.

Another thing to remember is that not all companies make their products from their own raw materials. When some or all of the ingredients are obtained from outside sources, making sure of purity gets harder. Again, the best guarantee is the integrity of the manufacturer. There are many fine, reputable companies that take extraordinary care to insure that their products are pure, safe, and effective.

Since quality dietary health aids are not cheap, it's nice to get the best for the money. With the current safeguards in place both within and outside of the industry, the danger of harm from any supplement is small (especially when compared to pharmaceuticals). However, using the purest products ensures both safety and getting the potency you pay for. An unknown manufacturer is not necessarily an unreliable one, but consumers cannot feel safe without finding out more about the company and its track record.

The research that calls GMOs safe for human use is mostly done by the food industry. Until impartial and properly-conducted tests are finished, no one can know the effects genetic modification will have on people. Many people would prefer not to be used as guinea pigs for testing the safety of mainstream products. Buying 100% organically-certified foods and nutritional products can give consumers peace of mind while awaiting the results of comprehensive safety tests. .




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