"Product Support Supervisor at Garden of Life: 'The D3 that we use has been synthesized from animal cholesterol, primarily lanolin.'..." is true?
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No, this vitamin vegetarian. There is another vitamin company with a similar name and I wonder if you have confused them. This is from the Garden of Life website: Vitamin Code RAW D3 is the only RAW, vegetarian, whole food vitamin D3 formulated with RAW Food-Created Nutrients. Cultivated with live probiotics, antioxidants, enzymes and nutrient-specific peptides
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"Thank you for contacting Boots. We do not use animals to test our products, nor do we have animal testing conducted on our behalf or by anyone else. Instead, we ensure product safety through state-of-the-art testing methods on human volunteers. Lanolin is derived from sheep's wool, and as such is an animal by product. Of course the animal is completely unharmed. Thank you for your interest. We are looking into several markets, such as the CCIC or LEAPING BUNNY PROGRAM, as part of future packaging artwork changes. Though we have always been cruelty free and done our testing on people, over 50,000 volunteers each year, we understand that more people are wanting to see this stated on the packaging. Sincerely, Boots Customer Service"
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I believe the active ingredients are plant sterols/stanols from pine trees plus sunflower oil esters.
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I really can't answer the question; but I know who can. Call NUTRIGOLD CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 476 3542. I can tell you that I have been taking 1000mg of this krill for a few months now and the results on my cholesterol numbers are GREAT for the first and second tests in years. JANNZ
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D3 has been alleged to be more highly absorbed into the system and thus more effective. Something to do with its chemical chains and how it binds and is synthesized within the body. My fairly in-depth research has found the Nutrigold is the "purest" of the major brands (less inactive ingredients, and higher quality active ingredients). I am not a medical/chemical professional, so this response does not come with the credibility of a nutritionist or bio-chemist.
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There are two commercial sources of natural vitamin D3: fish liver oil and an oil extracted from wool. "If a label lists 'vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)' then it is from wool oil. This is considered a vegetarian source (the animal is not harmed, just sheared), but not vegan. Bio Tech D-3 source is cholecalciferol.
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I am quite sure it is from an animal source. It is often recommended to vegetarians and vegans because it is important to many bodily functions. I just know for sure that it is critical to cardiovascular health.
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Plus, they define "natural" in their description; "Vitamin D3 GOLD is made from Lanolin - a natural source (NOT artificially made in labs or from possibly impure fish liver)" n.b.. Fish liver is "natural" too, but they are right to say that it is often contaminated, especially with heavy metals. I live in an area where it is recommended that native fish be eaten only once a week, and not at all by pregnant women, because the waters are contaminated. All those toxins are the most concentrated in the liver.
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Most if not all D3 comes from china via lanolin. The Aussies and Kiwis send the wool to china where it is processed.
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This product does not contain any lanolin. There is a picture with supplement facts chart on the back, that describe every single ingredient included in the vitamins. You can read the label before you decide to buy the vitamins. I hope that this information was helpful for you.
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Chris if you are allergic to soy you might want to stay away from this product. Below is part of an article from WEBMD. Cholestoff has Plant sterols. Eventhough they don't come out and say it--it probably does have soy in it. I hope this helped a little.Plant sterols and stanols are substances that occur naturally in small amounts in many grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Since they have powerful cholesterol-lowering properties, manufacturers have started adding them to foods. You can now get stanols or sterols in margarine spreads, orange juice, cereals, and even granola bars. Chris if you are allergic to soy you might want to stay away from this product. Below is part of an article from WEBMD. Cholestoff has Plant sterols. Eventhough they don't come out and say it--it probably does have soy in it. I hope this helped a little.Plant sterols and stanols are substances that occur naturally in small amounts in many grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Since they have powerful cholesterol-lowering properties, manufacturers have started adding them to foods. You can now get stanols or sterols in margarine spreads, orange juice, cereals, and even... » Read More Chris if you are allergic to soy you might want to stay away from this product. Below is part of an article from WEBMD. Cholestoff has Plant sterols. Eventhough they don't come out and say it--it probably does have soy in it. I hope this helped a little.Plant sterols and stanols are substances that occur naturally in small amounts in many grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Since they have powerful cholesterol-lowering properties, manufacturers have started adding them to foods. You can now get stanols or sterols in margarine spreads, orange juice, cereals, and even granola bars. « Show Less
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This product is a combination of the ester forms of Beta-Sitosterol, Campesterol and Stigmasterol. Plant Sterols are plant derived compounds that that help limit the absorption of cholesterol from the digestive tract. This product also contains Fish oil from sardines, anchovies, and mackerel; and soy lecithin. This is NOT a source of Magnesium.
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The D3 comes from sheep wool from Australia and New Zealand but the actual product is manufactured in the USAWe hope this helpsHouse of Nutrition
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Lanolin is derived from sheeps wool. It is secreted form te skin of the sheep and becomes trapped in the wool. thus givin protections from moisture and rain;;
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The label that's shown in the Amazon pics clearly says, "Gelatin" which means it's NOT vegetarian. I hate how little accurate information is available on Amazon for supplements. I've spent HOURS trying to find a vegan D3 supplement that doesn't have crap in it. Still searching.
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They are tiny softgels. I am now using Doctor's Best Vitamin D3, 5,000 units, partially because their other ingredients are "extra virgin olive oil, softgel capsule is gelatin, glycerine, purified water." Label also says the D3 is from lanolin, which is supposed to be a good source, and the product is GMO free, and gluten-free. I'd drop one of these into a smoothie. It is around, but I think I got mine from Swanson's online. I just noticed in all caps "CONTAINS NOTHING OTHER THAN LISTED INGREDIENTS."
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Probably synthetic. I contacted the company re another product & here's their comprehensive reply. Also, please check the link at the bottom as it has more good info;) Thank you for your recent correspondence. Due to customer feedback and response, Life Extension is in the process of transitioning our product line to include ingredients derived only from non-GMO sources. Most newly-launched products will be free of ingredients derived from GMOs. Existing products with corn and soy-based active ingredients are in process of having the labels updated to list when soy and corn-derived active ingredients have been certified to be from non-GM food crops. As the labels are updated the information will be transferred to the product descriptions on our website and directory. Currently Life Extension already offers several premium quality non-GMO products. A list of Non-GMO Life Extension products is attached as a PDF for your reference. This list is not all inclusive and was last updated 11/4/2013. We do not have plans at this time to use the Non-GMO Verified Project; however, we appreciate your suggestion and will forward it to our quality control department for consideration in future product formulations. For more information on Life Extension's commitment to purity and quality, please reference the following document: http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/Health-Nutrition-Awards/Good-Manufacturing-Practice.htm If you have any additional questions, please e-mail us or call the advisor helpline at (800) 226-2370; international customers dial 001-954-202-7660. We will be happy to assist you.