Not vegetarian capsules even though it states that it is! They contain Gelatin. IS it safe or okay to open up the capsule and only consume the powder?
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Sure you could but why not buy fiber powder instead. There is a great Hemp protein and fiber mix Amazon sells by Nutiva.
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I am a vegan. Make sure you have a little something in you stomach. Put the contents on some mashed banana or some type of food, if you can't tolerate the taste. Also know, it goes into your system more quickly. I no longer use it.
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Yes, but if you can you might want to send them back so as not support a company that blatantly uses non-vegetarian ingredients in products that are otherwise vegetarian. You can actually buy the powder and save money Now Foods Inositol Pure Powder, 1 LB though if you want capsules I'd go with Solgar's Vegetable Capsules Solgar - Inositol, 500 mg, 100 veggie caps [Health and Beauty]
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I am a vegan. Make sure you have a little something in you stomach. Put the contents on some mashed banana or some type of food, if you can't tolerate the taste. Also know, it goes into your system more quickly.I no longer use it.
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The capsules themselves are gelatin, so not unless you open them up and take the ingredients out.
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It's not vegan, the capsule is gelatin. They do sell a vegetarian version, but instead of gelatin it's made of carrageenan (+ other ingredients).
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I just realized there was gelatin in here. Must be pork gelatin otherwise it would state fish or plant gelatin. and I don't eat pork! good thing I don't consume this anymore. ive contacted Nordic naturals and if they say anything important I will post here. thanks!
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All capsules are made of gelatin. It is not an ingredient of the contents. What effect does it have?, I have no idea. I would guess little to none.
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The capsule itself is vegetarian. But the contents certainly are not.. I'm vegan.. Other than these.. But they keep gallbladder attacks away.
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When I spoke with a CS rep from Sibu beauty they verified that it's suitable for vegetarian. I'm going to safely assume that they don't use any animal by-products in their gel caps. Or I hope so!
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I was told the extra ingredients are what make up the capsule. And if I wanted to avoid them to simply open capsule and only take the powder, which does not have an unpleasant taste.
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The description says vegetarian yet the ingredients state gelatin. Since gelatin is not vegetarian I am not sure what to think.
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These are gelatin capsules which are used primarily because the oils are affected by contact with air and so far vegetable capsules are not up to the standards of supplying a strong air barrier. This is something that is constantly under evaluation and vegetarian capsules will be used when possible in the future.
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Sorry Carrie, I can't answer your question. I stopped taking it. Gelatin is usually made from animal bones as far as I understand. I know some vitamin companies advertise 'gelatin free' and use some kind of cellulose. My guess would be that there IS gelatin, but I can't say for sure. I can say the product worked well. I did a quick search and it looks like they do have gelatin, but I'd call the company if that's a deal breaker. Hope this helped. :)
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Unless it says Vegetarian or Vegan, I would make no assumptions. It may be due to the gelatin encasing each pill.
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Probably you will have to contact the company. The label only says "gelatin" and does not say the source of it.
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I don't remember that but I was not zble to come up with a plan that I could get that stuff in my stomach! I even checked out putting it in gelatin capsules myself!. Yuck! Then folks wondered if taking this (if you could ) was really beneficial. Good luck!
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These were in tablet form , not capsules . As far as being vegetarian I'm sure they are , but I'm not absolutely sure.
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I have no idea. I have only seen capsules sold as either gelatin (of animal origin) or vegan (of plant origin). These are standard gelatin capsules and therefore, I am assuming, of animal origin.
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Dear Gamaliel, According to the website of the manufacturer, the only information related to the capsule is "Vegan Capsule (plant cellulose)". If you are looking for specific information, probably calling the manufacturer "Deva Nutrition" is a better option. Sincerely, The Vitamin Corner