Reasons To Choose Organic Non GMO Supplements

By Dominique Martin


Not all vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional aids are created equal. Especially now that genetically modified substances are in the marketplace, people who care about their health need to proceed with caution. Fortunately, there are many organic non GMO supplements available from top manufacturing companies. Consumers only have to check labels or call customer service to get this assurance.

Foods and other products that are organically certified promise to contain no artificial ingredients. They cannot legally have genetically modified ingredients. The organic label therefore is sufficient to assure consumers that they are not buying GMOs. Governments and independent organizations issue these certifications for consumer information and protection.

The giants in the mainstream food industry spend millions to prevent having to list genetically modified ingredients on the labels of their products. There have been efforts to weaken organic standards to include these altered foods. Grassroots opposition to lowering the standards has succeeded so far in stopping the change. Concerned consumers should ask elected officials to prevent standards from being lowered.

Most manufacturers who do not use genetically modified raw materials in their supplement line will proudly display this information on their labels. Many supplement companies take their responsibility to consumers very seriously and pledge to provide clean, safe products. Others, however, have defrauded their customers and even issued some products that caused illness. One example of this was recalled and temporarily suspended tryptophan, an amino acid. The problem turned out to be not with the active ingredient but with a filler used by a single company.

Supplements are nutritional substances which can help people achieve a balanced diet. The term means vitamins to many people, but it also covers minerals, amino acids, herbs, fatty acids, fiber, and hormonal products. A supplement is nutritional rather than medicinal, although many of them do have therapeutic value. They are in a different category than pharmaceutical drugs.

Many supplements on the market today do contain non-natural and genetically modified ingredients. Buying organically certified products is one way to know that all the ingredients of a product are chemical-free, non-GMO, and not artificial or synthetic. They will not contain artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors. Products with the organic seal are generally of very high quality and purity.

Substandard products give a false sense of security to consumers. Research has shown that some expensive tablets and capsules are really a waste of money, since they are not utilized by the body. With additional concerns about impure components or formulas that do not provide the listed amount of nutrients, it makes sense to patronize only the best manufacturers. Many of the largest and most reputable companies conduct their own research and have their products monitored by independent testing agencies.

Consumers may feel bewildered by the sheer number of products available and the difficulty of knowing exactly which to choose. Testimonials posted on websites touting particular products may really be advertising rather than true reviews. The organic and GMO-free seals are assurances of purity and quality.




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