Find 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.

Most consumers don't have either the knowledge or the time to investigate on their own. Fortunately, there's a quick way to feel confident. This is in trusting the 'organic' certification of a supplement. Just as with food, this assurance tells the consumer that there are no GMOs in the product. There are only a few companies that produce this kind of food-based and food-quality nutritional aids.

This does not mean the choice is poor, however. Many companies that use food-grade ingredients have a complete product line. Consumers should be able to find what they need without too much trouble.

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.

Of course, a GMO-free logo on the label helps, as well. Many consumer groups would like to see the opposite - GMO content - labeled, but this is not a legal requirement. Many manufacturers will have the fact that their products are free of such altered substances prominently displayed on the label to help careful consumers know their products fit their needs.

Since many companies buy their raw materials from outside sources, this makes it even harder to get assurances of complete quality control and purity. There are manufacturers who test every batch of wild-crafted herbs, for instance, or other purchased raw materials to ensure they are both pure and potent. The integrity of the manufacturer is the consumer's safe-guard, so this must be checked out thoroughly.

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.

No one really knows what genetically-modified organisms do to the environment or to people and animals. There are grounds to fear that bio-engineered crops may be harmful to pollinators like bees and butterflies. Consumers who want to get the purest and healthiest products need to take care when buying supplements. Checking out the company of origin and reading the labels of all products is a good start.




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