Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Tammatha, Thank you so much for this article on kelp! Yikes glad I only take one tab a day! I plan to call the company to find out if there is aresenic in the one I chose. Now I wonder about other supplements if they use arsenic...according to this paragraph from the article you sent they just might!... There have been a number of published studies highlighting cases in which the uses of homeopathic remedies to relieve everything from asthma to rheumatoid arthritis have caused arsenic poisoning. Schenker's findings offer a cautionary tale for consumers who use herbal treatments and dietary supplements. The kelp samples analyzed in the study had consistently elevated levels of arsenic, but they were considerably lower than previously documented concentrations found in other herbal remedies. Makes one wonder doesn't it? Hugs to you and Weaver today, Bonnie & ACodyLooking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Where is the arsenic coming from, anyone know? Let us know Bonnie if you find out. Tammatha - evian793 oleander soup Friday, September 26, 2008 4:58 AM Re: Re: NCD/Loretta/Tammatha Tammatha, Thank you so much for this article on kelp! Yikes glad I only take one tab a day! I plan to call the company to find out if there is aresenic in the one I chose. Now I wonder about other supplements if they use arsenic...according to this paragraph from the article you sent they just might!... There have been a number of published studies highlighting cases in which the uses of homeopathic remedies to relieve everything from asthma to rheumatoid arthritis have caused arsenic poisoning. Schenker's findings offer a cautionary tale for consumers who use herbal treatments and dietary supplements. The kelp samples analyzed in the study had consistently elevated levels of arsenic, but they were considerably lower than previously documented concentrations found in other herbal remedies. Makes one wonder doesn't it? Hugs to you and Weaver today, Bonnie & ACody Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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