Your answer is a classic! It was most comprehensive and impressive. I
am totally awed! If she doesn't read thru it and think twice about
the former conclusions she came to re: her rash and reactions, I would
be very surprised. I certainly hope so because she was pretty
enthusiastic about the oils in the beginning.
Thank you ever so much!
Sunny
On Aug 4, 10:58 am, Robert James <idote...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Pat
>
> The Silicon and Titanum Dioxides are used in the making of the gel caps
> holding our VM formula. Silicon dioxide is also used in our CRS gel caps.
> These ingredients are listed on the "other ingredient" section. These
> minerals are used in very small amounts. I have heard Rob Young estimate no
> more than 10mg of silicon and less than that of the titanum.
>
> To give you an understanding...
> (One) 1oz is equal to about 28,000 (twenty eight thousand) Mg
> or
> 1oz = 28,349.50mg... the capsules contain no more than 10mg of each.
>
> At least one of these minerals are used in approximately 75% of all capsules
> and tablets in the pharmaceutical industry.
>
> They are both approved for human consumption by the FDA. (like it trust
> them)
>
> Our Silicon dioxide is natural occurring form of the mineral silica source
> we use comes from horsetail extract. Silicon (Si) is present in more than
> one fourth of the earth's crust and is widely distributed in the soil,
> plants and water. In the body, silicon is found in highest concentrations
> in connective tissues such as collagen, tendons, cartilage, the trachea,
> blood vessels (particularly the aorta), eyes, dental enamel, bone, hair, and
> skin, specifically the epidermis. Silicon-deficient diets resulted in
> retarded growth, poor bone development, and more atherosclerotic arterial
> plaques in animal studies. Silicon has a similar healing potential on
> cartilage and joint degeneration as sulfur, so both can be helpful for
> various types of arthritis.
>
> Next to Bioflavonoids, silicon (or silica) are helpful in keeping blood
> vessel walls healthy, and it has been found that silicon concentrations of
> the thymus, skin, aorta and other arterial vessels decrease with increasing
> age and with the onset of atherosclerosis, which is reversible to some
> extent with oral or intravenous doses of silicon. Silica promotes the union
> of bone after a fracture, in contrast to calcium, which can actually slow
> the healing process or interfere with it altogether, especially when calcium
> levels are on the high side.
>
> There is acutally has a RDA/DRI (recommended daily allowance/daily
> recommended intake) of up to 500mg and it is estimated that the average
> adult comsumes between 20-50mg through mostly whole grains (oats and
> barley), sugar beets, sugar cane, soybeans, turnips, green beans and other
> vegetables.
>
> The silica, is added during the manufacturing of capsules and tablets
> formulations to reduce clumping.
>
> The Mineral Titanium dioxide is an opaque material that protects
> light-sensitive actives from photodegradation. It is regarded as an inert,
> non-toxic substance by the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), USFDA and
> others charged with the responsibility of safeguarding the health of
> occupational workers and public health.
>
> The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (2002) allows for its ingestion,
> external application including the eye area, and considers it a safe
> substance for public health. Other epidemiological studies showed that
> workers exposed to titanium dioxide exhibited no statistically significant
> relationship between such exposure any known disease.
>
> The bottom line is that Titanium dioxide is listed as a safe pigment, with
> no known adverse effects. It is not listed as a carcinogen, mutagen,
> teratogen, comedogen, toxin or as a trigger for contact dermatitis in any
> other safety regulatory publications and the conclusion is by all health and
> regulatory organizations is that titanium dioxide is not a disease causing
> substance and is generally safe for use in foods, drugs, paints and
> cosmetics.
>
> Despite these findings and conclusions, I would assume there will always be
> controversy. The mere fact that these minerals are "dioxides" will always
> raise an eyebrow. People will have to come to there own conclusion on the
> minerals.
>
> BTW, I have never heard nor seen indications that Silicon Dioxide can be an
> allergenic, however I have heard of rare cases where Titanium Dioxide has
> caused allergic reactions.
>
> These are both generally accepted as inert minerals.
> She may be reacting to other supplements contained in the LLW pack. If she
> is interested in finding out, see if she is willing to take one capsule at a
> time from one of the three complexes, and observe the reaction. If she
> wants...
>
> Rob.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 9:51 AM, sunny <shoppedote...@aol.com> wrote:
>
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Dear friends,
>
> > I have a new IPC who, yesterday, was excited about doTerra and the
> > products (she signed up after listening to Dr. Hill's first webinar on
> > Health, Hormones and Essential Oils), but today is a different story!
> > Can you help me give her a good answer/explanation? Thanks.
>
> > Diane wrote:
>
> > I found on the Microplex VM silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide on
> > the label after I already opened the bottle. Last time I took a
> > supplement with either of these in them, I broke out in a rash and my
> > lips swelled up. Unfortunately, I don't want to experience that
> > again! Silicon dioxide is used in making silicon chips, cement, and
> > pesticides. I can't remember what the titanium dioxide is used for
> > but I don't want to experience any more adverse reactions. Why would
> > Doterra take something so good and pure and put these two things in it
> > that are so bad?
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