In late 2012 consumer reports published results of arsenic levels and does this product contains arsenic as well?
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Here is the response Gerber gives: http://news.gerber.com/in_the_news/gerber-safety-statement-238803
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According to HealthyStuff.org, it is made in China and contained medium levels of arsenic when they tested the product in 2008
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The most recent FDA report (9/13) essentially says there isn't cause for concern about short-term risk, but they don't know about long-term risk. In googling, I saw that at least one company, Lundberg, says they're making efforts to lessen the arsenic in their rice. Nishiki is made by JFC International Inc, and their website talks about how Nishiki is grown " with the rich soil and crystal clear water of California", but doesn't mention growing it with arsenic. On the upside, less arsenic is found in rice from California (and India) than rice from Texas and Arkansas.
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Yes, that is what I got it for as RO water has no minerals. I spoke to company about arsenic level and got some good info. Waiting for other testing to see. But seems ok.
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Bill, Yes, this system does remove arsenic and many other inorganic matter. The 5 micron sediment filter is pretty much a standard RO filter and works great. To absolutely prove that its removed..idk, but I bought a TDS water quality tester to measure the water quality difference from my normal faucet...it was 240 and went down to 4 after the 7 stage filtration. Hope this helps.
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The last time I researched arsenic in rice I found out that rice grown in Ca had 30% less than other places since they did not plant cotton which is sprayed very heavily with pesticides. I also watched a video on Lundberg rice, very interesting if you are concerned about the arsenic in rice which I am.
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I contacted Optimox to inquire and was told that it does not contain mercury, and that they test the product for metals. If it is contaminated, it gets tossed. It is manufactured in California.
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Norm. I took 3 bottles of this product. After I finish the first one I was already 90 to 95% cured. I took the second one to finish Healing process and third one just in case. Nowhere in the labels packaging or paperwork in the box say anything about ARSENIC. It's been almost a year since my breakout and I am having a happy healthy life right now. And to be honest I do NOT believe anything USDA has to say anyway. USDA is just a huge market.
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It contains trace (very tiny) amounts of phosphorous. I believe it is listed on the label due to nutritional labeling requirements. It is not an ingredient of the product
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It's too bad that in order to see the actual report you have to pay $59 to join Consumer Labs. I've been using Field of Greens (not the same formula as Green Vibrance) for years and my health has improved tremendously. Since I can't see the actual report without spending $59 i'm sticking with this product as it has worked wonders for me. You can read Vibrant Health's response for free here: http://www.tastehealth.org/#!vibrant-health-arsenic-response/chpn
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I don't know about the heavy metals but I do know this product caused me severe stomach problems. I had to stop taking it.
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Apparently not. I found no such listing of any kind in ingredients or inclusion to any warning.
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Who knows really. The fact that they don't list or reveal the ingredients to you is very suspect. I know for cell food a company similar to the better business bureau did get a list of what's in there and have said there is at least 1 toxic ingredient in it. So buyer beware...
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I looked on the label, and there is no listing for sodium on the guaranteed analysis list. Also, just in the listing of ingr. the very last (lowest amount of total) is salt.
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Bill,Yes, this system does remove arsenic and many other inorganic matter. The 5 micron sediment filter is pretty much a standard RO filter and works great. To absolutely prove that its removed..idk, but I bought a TDS water quality tester to measure the water quality difference from my normal faucet...it was 240 and went down to 4 after the 7 stage filtration. Hope this helps.
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OMG, not sure. Before, I was using this product, I was experience a lot of leg cramp, foot cramp, and poor circulation. When I began using this product on the first dosage; I felt a lot better. Circulation was good, and less cramps. However, because this product can be costly; once I stop using the product, those symptoms that I was experience before using the product did re-surface. Again, not sure about the arsenic, will follow up on that because I now have concerns, thanks you for the information and I will began to research. I hope I was helpful.
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I believe the arsenic issue arises from growing rice on former cotton fields where they used arsenic to control pests. California grown rice is not grown on former cotton fields, thus there is only naturally occurring arsenic found in the soil, if any. Arsenic is something to be very concerned about, in any amount, and I would never buy any rice product without knowing where it was grown.