Below is some information on carrageenan safety. By the way, it's not in the information below, but I just read an article that carrageenan was now approved for infant formula in the European Union, one of the most stringent approval systems in the world.
Carrageenan is a natural fiber extracted from seaweed. It is used in our new vegetarian softgels and beadlets. It is a minor component of the shell itself which helps form the gel structure, not a part of the product. Also, the small amount in our toothpaste is spit out after brushing, and cannot be absorbed in the mouth. The amount you actually consume is more than 500 times smaller than a dose that has no effect on the body. As with any well studied ingredient, carrageenan has been studied at very high doses to find out at what point it might cause harm. Its safe level is much higher than all vitamins and minerals, which are of course necessary, but also toxic at higher than needed doses. Carrageenan has been used in low doses in ice cream and other foods for decades with no negative effects at the dose used. The dose makes the poison, and the dose we use is very small and completely safe.
Seaweed and seaweed fiber are used safely and extensively throughout the world and have well-established safety records supported by numerous clinical studies. Carrageenan is GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe), approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S., by the European Parliament and Council, by the Joint World health Organization and by the Food and Agriculture Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives. Additionally, a recent study by the WHO has found carrageenan to be safe at doses of 1000 milligrams per liter. Our capsules contain only a fraction of this amount.
Sincerely,
Tory Parker, Ph.D.
Director, Research & Development
I am looking for Tony Parker's reply and cannot seem to find it. Pat would you post it again? I have heard this issue before and have seen product support response and I totally trust doTERRA. I have heard Dr. Hill speak about toxicity and purity. One of doTERRA's main objectives is to always give quality products that are free of toxins. Their products are based on science. I will always take the Life Long Vitality as it is one of the most beneficial things that has helped me improve my quality of life. So grateful.....and free of drama!!!!--
On Thursday, August 21, 2014 12:41:29 PM UTC-4, Amber Loves Doterra wrote:To those who sent me hate mail about the carageenan, that was uncalled for. I have deleted the emails and will now remove myself from this group as well. It is very, very sad to me that people choose to believe a customer service rep or two over cold, hard, scientific facts! And the fact I am getting bashed for speaking my mind is even more sad!!!!!
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