Just wondering why it sodium nitrate not good to ingest but ok to put on our eyes?
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I have no idea - you'd have to ask your MD, but I have glaucoma and my ophthalmologist ok'd this for me. I do have some medical background and have to say that there are many things we shouldn't eat that we can use on other parts of our bodies.
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Sodium nitrate is a preservative used in processed meats like hot dogs or deli meats. It's considered to be non-lethal in small amounts but can cause serious health problems if ingested in large amounts. The FDA controls how much is allowed in food but ask any doctor and I'd be willing to bet they would advise against making a steady diet consisting of only deli meat and hot dogs. Eye drops are literally "drops" of the stuff so I imagine this is why it is considered safe to use in your eyes but not safe to drink the bottle.
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Sorry, I do not know the answer to this question. I do know that these drops work better than any I have tried.
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I don't know if I have a problem with alcohol in eye drops, but Icouldn't use the NAC drops. It seems like the drops burn my eyes. Alicia
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It states on the product directions not to use it around your eyes, but I rub a small amount under my eyes and on my crow's feet. I'm just very careful to not get it too close to my eyes. I would not use it on my upper eye lid. Use a specific eye cream for that. I also mix a couple of drops of vitamin E into the product. I put it in the palm of my hand and apply it with my fingers on my other hand. I wash my hands immediately after doing my routine. It is a very good product that my dermatologist sells in his office, but the price is considerably higher than it is on Amazon.
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I bought this as a well-absorbed antioxidant as part of a cataract-reversal protocol for my father which also included carnitine eye drops. If you go to company website you will find more info, I believe.
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I'm unaware of this ingredient in the product. I have used the product for about 6 weeks and have had no issues with discomfort, nor any improvement in my vision yet.
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Hi. This product contains sodium carbonate, and you aren't supposed to get it in your eyes, so I would have to say no, do NOT use it in the bath. This product is for softening water, but in regards to laundry and cleaning hard water stains, calcium/mineral build up. Again, not for use in a bath!!
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Yes. NaNO2 = sodium nitrite; NaNO3 = sodium nitrate. The 3 means an extra oxygen atom. Nitrate is found in beets, spinach, etc. On the tongue, bacteria convert it to nitrite (NO2) by grabbing the extra oxygen for themselves. The nitrite now passes to the stomach, where the acids convert it to NO, nitric oxide, which is the beneficial artery dilator. If you don't each many foods that have nitrate (NO3), and you are over 40, you may have too little NO. So the NeO4O lozenge provides some NO2, plus some beet extract to give you NO3 as well so the body will get two sources. I think they added the beets to act more slowly, like sustained release because the nitrite is fast-acting. Just my thoughts.
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Hi Jim, Thank you for your question. After doing a little more research on your question, here is a more specific answer to your question. The amount of sodium nitrite is just a small trace, a few ounces in hundreds of pounds of meat. The amount of garlic added to each batch is less than 1%. Garlic We have done quite a bit of research on the issue of garlic in our treats. We have found sources that say garlic is not good for dogs. Others say garlic is not harmful, and in fact some pet owners feed garlic to their dogs to keep fleas away. It is common thought that a tiny amount of garlic is not harmful. We have pets that have been eating our dog treats for years with no adverse effects. We also have customers who have told us of their pets who are very sensitive to certain foods and treats who have had no problems when given our Rocco & Roxie treats. Sodium Nitrite We evaluate every ingredient in our products very closely and make sure it's something we're comfortable serving our own pets. That's why we're so proud of our Jerky Treats, made locally in the USA. The sodium nitrite that you asked about is a naturally-occurring mineral that is used to prevent any possibility of botulism or food-borne illness in meat. It's included in trace amounts for safety. In fact, almost every jerky for humans has it in there, too. Many other popular dog treats contain extra, unnecessary oils, fats, and fillers. We pride ourselves on the very short list of ingredients in our treats -- the first and main one being American-raised beef. What many people aren't totally aware of is that sodium nitrite is naturally found in so many of the foods we eat, including most vegetables because it's an element of soil. Here's an informative article about it that you may find interesting, and it may make you less concerned about nitrites. http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/seasoningflavoring/a/nitrates.htm Thanks again for your question and thank you for choosing Rocco & Roxie, Paul Co-Founder Rocco & Roxie Supply Co.
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Can't help you with that, Mary Sue. I rely on how it works, not where it comes from. It works reasonably well but I found that if you use it and then are working indoors the eye redness can return. If you use it and go outside and stay outside for long time it works well.
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I do not take is internally on a regular basis. I use it in a spritz bottle. I had a terrible scar on my face that was dark purple, now it is my normal skin color because of the silver. My husband uses it around his eyes, he gets nasty eye infections, and has not had a one since using the colloidal silver. When I do take it internally I take 1/2 an ounce (I measure it out). Hope this was helpful to you. This stuff really does work well, and has saved us many trips to the doctors and the pharmacy.
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The only reason I'm aware of is that there is no added salt. All the sodium is from the ingredients which is more natural. That's what I gathered from the Bragg website.
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Patrick, it is NOT silver nitrate, nor aluminum nitrate. Both of those would just BURN the hell out of the wound and nobody would give that a good review. It is actually mostly a naturally occurring mineral or mineral complex known as kaolin. Kaolin activates clotting Factor XII upon contact, initiating the clotting cascade (a complex series of biochemical reactions necessary to form clots and stop bleeding. These products contain no animal nor human nor plant materials that could cause allergic reactions nor infection.
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It does not taste great so lips may not be a good idea. In my family, we use this under and around the eyes of everyone. It is great for adult eyes too. It does not sting.
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Please remember that "all natural" does not mean safe. This product may be fine, but there are many naturally found substances that are very harmful to people.
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When its 4-18-38 then yes mix your cal nitrate 15-0-0 to get good nute levels dont forget your magniesum also
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This product contains sodium nitrate. Known carcinogen! And very much suspected of causing Alzheimer's!!! For a product that people should take to prevent clogging of their arteries including in their brains this is one to truly stay away from!!
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It is non-toxic according to the labeling, so sure, 100% ok as far as what is listed. Also, if you want a non-toxic filler that is cheaper, also use or mix this with different areas using a hot glue gun and a cheap pack of home depot or loews hot glue gun sticks, making sure they are the right diameter to fit in the gun.