Choose Organic Non GMO Supplements

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.

Fortunately, there's a way to feel safe, as long as the manufacturer is reputable. The term 'organic' is one used to designate an organically-produced foodstuff. Therefore, any supplement so labeled should be food-based (which means it's made entirely from materials considered edible). No product with this label can legally contain genetically-modified ingredients. There's a limited selection of certified nutritional supplements on the market.

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.

There is another point to consider, as well. Not all companies produce their raw materials, instead obtaining them from outside sources. This makes assessing purity harder. The organic certification is not easily won, and this designation means that the producer has gone to extraordinary lengths to offer a pure, safe, and effective product line.

People may feel that the small amount of active ingredient in supplement form means that the dangers are likewise small. This may be true. However, most effective products are used for the good they will do and are not cheap. Having questionable ingredients may mean that the nutrients will not function as expected, so getting less than expected is money down the drain. Even if no harm is done, no good may be done either.

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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