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Friday, March 6, 2015

How To Find Organic Non GMO Vitamins

By Olivia Cross


The dietary supplement industry has grown greatly over the last few decades. As more consumers choose natural substances to make up dietary deficiencies and foster health, even medical doctors are recommending vitamin therapy to their clients. However, the interest in vitamins has attracted many mainstream manufacturers, as well as some fly-by-night companies, and the quality of products is uneven. Consumers who choose organic non GMO vitamins have two assurances that weed out inferior products.

An organic certification tells the consumer that the ingredients come from pure foods. In other words, none will be made in a laboratory or from foods grown by conventional means, which may include herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals. Vitamin C, for example, can be derived from citrus fruits or other plants, or it can be made in a laboratory as ascorbic acid, which some feel is not as effective. No ingredient in an organic formula can be synthetic or artificial. Although synthetic vitamins may look the same under a microscope, they have not performed as well as natural substances in clinical trials.

A product that is certified as organic cannot contain genetically modified ingredients. Most manufacturers will also proudly exhibit the industry symbol for GMO-free products, even if they have an organic seal. Careful consumers know that this assurance is an important assurance of quality.

It used to be that a 'natural' or 'all-natural' designation was enough, but today genetically-modified organisms, as well as other questionable ingredients, are allowed in this category of foods and supplements. Many products with 'natural' in the name or description contain traces of petroleum and other chemicals in artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives.

Many sources say that the safety of genetically-modified foods has not been proved, and for that reason consumers should avoid them. Although animals and people who ingest them don't die, no one knows what problems long-term use may cause. Early research seems to show that future generations have more tumors, birth certificates, and other negative results of this change in food.

This kind of delayed problem happened with an increased use of systemic pesticides on crops around the world. Although adult bees could collect nectar from sprayed crops with no apparent problems, their grandchildren - the third generation of these important pollinators - died out, leaving hundreds of thousands of deserted hives. Countries that have banned these pesticides, such as France, have been able to restore their bee population.

People who value truly natural products can help protect the industry by refusing to spend money on inferior imitations and formulas that cut corners on quality. Choosing organically-certified and GMO-free products protects their health while sending the message that consumers want the best supplements they can get. This support can also help reputable manufacturers keep their prices down.

Supplementing with high quality vitamins has been shown, by research and consumer experience, to have great benefits. Especially for those who cannot eat only fresh, organic, locally-grown foods, supplementation can make a significant difference. However, choosing certified products is the best way to ensure getting purity and the desired results.




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