I have been advising people for many years now about the potential negative health consequences of consuming vitamin / mineral supplements with synthetic ingredients (which makes up in excess of 95 % of what is currently available in health food stores, drug stores etc.)

There are many reasons for this such as:

- most synthetic vitamins are manufactured from coal tar distillates: oil that is processed into gas and many other compounds

- the minerals are typically mineral salts which are insoluble and cannot be absorbed into the body: over time, they can lead to inflammation, pain, joint problems and other issues

- some specific synthetic vitamins / minerals can be downright dangerous: 
a good example is folic acid, a B vitamin.  Folic acid is a synthetic vitamin which is added to fortified foods such as cereals and flour.  It is added in to help to prevent neural tube defects which it does, but there are other negative health consequences.  Upwards to 50 % of the population have a mutation which makes it hard to convert folic acid through several steps to the forms of folates that our body needs (and folates are involved in a huge number of biochemical processes).

What the folic acid does when it accumulates (because it cannot be processed fast enough) is it impairs the function of Natural Killer cells, which are an important part of our immune system.

This can result in an increased predisposition towards different types of cancer: especially colorectal cancer.

(I would urge you if you have a vitamin / mineral supplement that you take to look at the ingredients and if it has folic acid listed, throw it out!!!)

And there are other issues such as I detailed in one of the journal articles I did a few months ago on the potential dangers of synthetic vitamin C and as detailed in this article below from Natural News.


Natural source whole food vitamin/mineral supplements can be difficult to find - and expensive.

Through my connections in the industry, I have been able to source out some excellent quality whole food supplements that are only available to Health Care Professionals and I am going to be able to make these available - at wholesale cost - to friends and family members within a few short weeks...

One of the reasons I am doing this is it really bothers me to see over and over people that I know trying to enhance their quality of life through the supplements they take when often they are not taking the right supplements that they need or they are taking supplements that are not only expensive but often do more harm than good!

I am going to try to provide some general guidelines if people are interested and access to top quality supplements - that are affordable!

I expect to have this ready to go by the end of October...

Regards,

Rob

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(NaturalNews) Many people understand the need for a healthier lifestyle. Many of us are trying to eat better, exercise and take vitamins to fill in the nutritional gaps in our diets. Unfortunately, you may not realize what you are really buying, unless you are reading every label. The fact is most vitamins sold in department and grocery stores are vitamins in synthetic forms with a long list of unhealthy and toxic ingredients. Some ingredients are healthy-sounding and may seem harmless, but do you really know what it is, or how it was manufactured?

For example vitamin E in its natural form is effective against aging, oxidative stress, restless leg syndrome, diabetes, cataracts and a host of other ills. Vitamin E in its synthetic form is petro-chemically derived and is capable of causing endocrine disruption. Magnesium stearate has been shown to cause kidney stones and liver abnormalities. An additional issue with magnesium stearate is that it is often found as a combined product of stearic acid. Since it is made by hydrogenating cottonseed or palm oil, you risk consuming pesticide residue, since cottonseed oil has the highest content of pesticide residue of all commercially produced oils.

Common fillers in supplements:

BHT - This fat-soluble compound is used in jet fuels, rubber, petroleum products and embalming fluid. Research has linked BHT to bladder cancer, DNA damage, gastric and lung cancer.

Boric acid - This chemical is used as an antiseptic, insecticide and flame retardant. It is also connected to DNA damage.

Synthetic vitamin A - Petro-chemically derived product capable of causing birth defects.

Cupric sulfate - This is used as an herbicide, fungicide and pesticide. Very irritating if ingested.

Stearic acid - Is a white, waxy, natural fatty acid found in some vegetables and animal fats. It is a major ingredient in soaps and lubricants. If prepared synthetically by hydrogenation of cottonseed and other oils, it contains pesticide residue. It is added as a lubricant and to hold tablets together.

Maltodextrin - This sugar is obtained by hydrolysis of starch. Used to add texture and as a flavor enhancer.

Modified maize starch - This filler is a derivative of corn that has been chemically altered to dissolve quickly and serves as a thickener. Most corn is GMO.

Sodium benzoate - Synthetic chemical used as a preservative. According to Peter Piper, professor of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of Sheffield University, sodium benzoate can damage mitochondrial DNA.

Hydrogenated palm oil - Hydrogenation is the process of adding hydrogen gas to liquid oils. Hydrogenation leads to trans fats which contribute to fat clogged arteries.

Potassium chloride - Colorless, odorless powder, used to improve fermentation. Small intestinal ulcers may occur with oral administration. Larger doses can cause gastrointestinal irritation, weakness and circulatory collapse.

You do get what you pay for

There is an enormous difference between whole food supplements and synthetics. Ultimately you want to avoid synthetics and fillers. Look for high quality whole food organic supplements whenever possible. Consider boosting your health with superfoods and juicing whole, organic vegetables and fruits.

Sources for this article include:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7434368

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10992263

http://www.ei-resource.org

A Consumers Dictionary of Food Additives, Ruth Winter, M.S.

About the author:
After sixteen years of struggling with MCS, Elisha has come out on the other side with a renewed zest for life and the desire to educate others about wholistic and healthy life choices. During that time she received the following degrees and designations, Doctor of Naturopathy, Master Herbalist, Diploma in Clinical Homeopathy, Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition, Certified Wholistic Rejuvenist and EFT-ADV. You can visit her website at www.myhealthmaven.com.