is this product prepared or raw?. been told it must be prepared to avoid its laxative properties
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It's powder is capsules, so, I guess, yes, it is prepared. It was highly recommended by a woman I knew who had experienced increasing hair loss. Fo-Ti turned that problem around for her. Hence, I began taking it but not at the recommended dosage - I take 2 per day, not 6.
1996084
you should write to ; http://www.nowfoods.com/AboutUs/Contact-Us/Maybe they can contact facility that manufactures this and respond with other than label info.
1996085
It depends on the source. From NOW FOODS, Bloomingdale, USA, it is as capsules containing powdered plant of Polygonum multiflorum in starch seemingly of rice wich is anti-laxative. From a Chinese source www.dragonherbs.com/, it is a white concentrated powder extract of the plant which has no laxative effect. Hope this helps you. G.L.H.
158388
This product is raw. You can use the oil as is as a supplement or the oil can be used for cooking.
1989809
The response I got from NOW Foods on this issue: No Worry. This is a concentrated extract. Some of the new material is very light. A natural variance and within our specification reflective of a higher concentration in the original material. We've tested and confirmed the lighter color product for identity, purity, and potency.
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It is raw....(not stated on the container) but the research I have done on this honey indicates it is raw honey....you will recognize the enormous good the honey does for your body. Highly recommend it.
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As stated under product description; *Natural, unrefined and chemically unprocessed
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I have never used this product for food, cosmetics only. If you use anything in food it should be FDA certified to be safe. There is no evidence that it has been packaged in a manner that would prevent you from getting sick if you ate a significant quantity, unless you refined it first. If you refine it then you would lose most of the properties that you are looking for in raw butters. Find one that states it is edible. Then you'll be safe
1949357
I don't think it's raw...it's definitely been pasturized or strained as there are no bits of honeycomb etc floating in it
1948384
I am not sure. This is a great product. I took with me to my Gastroenterologist last year, he was very impressed. He wrote everything down from the bottle and said he would suggest to his patients as it was much "cleaner" and less expensive than the other "big name" brands :) I have since switched to Raw products.
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Raw, as in uncooked? I would have to say yes. A little goes a long way, i still have the bottle I ordered a few months back. I would highly recommend these guys, the spice is wonderful. Thinking about buying vegie capsules so I can consume a daily amount for my health. I am from east Texas so the east Indian that embraces Turmeric is quite different from what I know. But I enjoy it because I know how amazingly beneficial it is. Part of the label has come off and all I can read is pure organic from India. Perhaps I should have said I can't be sure? I just assumed that all spices in powder form are "raw." But I could be wrong. but I wanted to endorse the product anyway. Hope I haven't totally confused you.
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No .... Whenever it says RAW it is not gelatinized. This one is raw. You have to type in gelatinized maca powder.
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I'm sorry, we didn't keep the package the strainers came in so we can't help. My guess (the best I can do) is this product is imported from "who knows where".We always thoroughly wash all new food prep items before we put them to work in our kitchen for the same reason we launder new clothing items before wearing, one can't know what anything has been in contact with during the manufacturing process regardless of where it is made. Better to be safe than sick!
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There is no indication on the container that the product is truly raw....so it probably isn't.
1997353
I think its raw. Iam diabetic and I take atea spoon before each meal and it does not affect my blood sugar the next morning when I check it.
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if you plan on drinking it, you will definitely gag. I only use it as a lubricant for my razor blades, keeps them sharp longer. some people take it as a laxative, i cannot handle it, miralax works wonders for me, take it everyday mixed with whatever liquid you prefer, even coffee :-)
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It appears to be very pure. Very difficult to use. It will eat your meat. It is a digestive enzyme. Save it for the cheap cuts and don't leave it on more than a couple hours.
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No. NOW Foods told me this is just raw powdered Fo-ti root. Amazon sells a few that are prepared in the traditional way. Look for brands that say this specifically.
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No, not at all. It is a veggie capsule, and raw means that it is pure from the fruit. I hope this helps...