Please let me know if this product laboratory tested for safety: levels of lead, mercury, and arsenic; E. coli, among others and contains how many % of fulvic acid. Thanks
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Elena, If you find an answer, please post it. I had previously purchased the dry shilajit prior to this one. This one seemed to have better results, as I noticed impurities removing them through my skin. I would heat up a tbsp. of local honey, stir in a very small amount, no more than the size of the tip of my pinky with a half a cup of distilled water, then let it cool before drinking. It has a nasty taste, but if you think about where it comes from, you will tolerate if you have a condition like mine which I am trying to eliminate glass like volcanic ash. Good Luck!
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Elena, since I just received a request by Amazon to reply to this post, I emailed the Seller your exact question and once I receive a reply I will post it here...
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I'd like to purchase this product but I am a little confused here - is this Shilajit from the Himalayas or Sholapur? Why is these reference to Fulvic acid from Sholapur?
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I do not think you will get an honest answer. From the manufacturer, it will probably be yes.
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We test our shilajit for safety, microbiological and heavy metals, at a US FDA registered laboratory. Our shilajit conforms to California Prop 65 standards for safety which are the strictest standards in the world. If you email us through our website we are happy to provide copies of the results of our tests. Our shilajit is very safe.
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WOW, excellent questions. The box says, "Blended and Packaged in U.S.A." so unsure as to where grown. Plus, it doesn't saying anything about having been tested for heavy metals and pesticides.
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I find this whole water filtration business confounding; 50 ppm sounds good but is that 50 just minerals or the lead and the mercury and the really bad things? I am going to see what my county says about my water quality and if they stand by that to start; I know you shouldn't have any fluoride, which undermines thyroid function. good luck.
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I'm going to Presume that we are talking about Carlson's Fish Oil, because I don't see any Reference to a Product.The Answer is Yes, it's Tested for over 28 Contaminants, including PCB's, Lead, Cadmium, and Mercury.All Testing is done in an FDA approved, Independent Laboratory.
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I just saw it about ten down, third from the last. I got this because I was looking for something without aluminum. But I am glad I saw this question because in looking for this, I saw it has Triclosan which can affect the thyroid. Triclosan is in over 90% of the antibiotic hand washing liquid. I bought so much of the Arm & Hammer. Guess I will look for something safer. When will we become a government of the people, by the people and for the people instead of the corporations.
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The website is: www.purealaskasalmon.com, you can click on "nutrition" and get some answers. There is some other useful stuff regarding mercury, etc. I was hoping they would have the label but they don't have the key part visible. There are 3 1/2 servings per can. Per serving: protein 13g, sodium 64 mg, calories 110, vitamin A 2% RDA, calcium 10%, iron 2%, sugars, fiber, carbs, trans fats, vitamin C ..... all zero, cholesterol 40mg (13%), total fat 6 grams (10%), saturated fat 1 gram (7 %).
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It is a great concern for everyone who has purchased this product .I stopped using this product two weeks ago for the same reason of uncertainty. Does anyone know if there is a "Mercury test kit " available to public so we can check the for the trace of mercury and Lead , if any, in the product ?
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I am glad you are questioning this product it did not tast very good first of all then I saw there was carrageenan in it!!! The things healthy people have to understand is how bad carrageenan is (cancer causing) and the manufacturers of "organic foods put this horrible thing in yogurts soy milk, almond milk...I can go on and on anyway I pitched the rest of the box when I thoroughly read the ingredients. Be aware of things like this!
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I am an environmental specialist and I have been taking this product for about 1 year now. I get what you are saying about the metals. The only advice I can offer is to follow the directions and not drink it undiluted. The levels are safe when consuming a healthy diet that will help to expel any harmful toxins. I also take chlorella and bentonite clay which greatly helps to remove toxins and metals from the body. I hope very much this helps a little. If you still have questions ask your doctor. They might be able to answer more thoroughly. Also, I put this in my diy toothpaste and it has helped to remineralize my teeth.
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Thanks for the info. I guess we all have to decide where we will draw the line when it comes to toxic exposure. Btw I didn't create this product. (I'm saying that because you said "you".) This is good to know though moving forward. Thanks.
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There is nothing on the label saying it contains lead or mercury. It does says it complies with all standards from the US FCC.
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Even certified organic products can, and often do contain dangerous heavy metals like lead. See here: http://www.lowheavymetalsverified.org/ Or here: http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/whistleblower-who-found-poison-americas-food Or do a Google search for something like, "heavy metals in organic food" The problem is that heavy metal levels in food aren't regulated by either the FDA or the USDA. USDA organic certification doesn't include heavy metals certification or regulation. That isn't to say that non-organic products are any better. Also since a warning on the label is completely voluntary, I wouldn't equate the lack of a warning about lead to mean that it has any safer lead levels than products that contain a warning. On another Dr Oz clip which I cannot find on the internet, it was said that IN GENERAL, organic products grown in Canada and California are less likely to be contaminated with heavy metals than those that come from Asia. It's not about the organic certification being untrustworthy because the certification doesn't include heavy metal certification, it's more about how likely the land is to be contaminated with heavy metals in the first place. Land is contaminated through gasoline (the gasoline industry spread lead on most of the world's soil through leaded gasoline), batteries that everyone throws in the trash, paint that ends up dumped out or in trash, or painted surfaces leaching, etc. Heavy metals leach into the soil, then end up in water then migrate far and wide. That's why I think Canadian products are least likely to be contaminated. I reason that all that Canadian wilderness helps Canada in this regard. If there is a choice, I always buy Canadian Organic products now. Also they regulate heavy metals. Next choice, California, last choice Asia.
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I don't have the container anymore, but you can click on the contents on amazon, and you will see it's full of chemicals, which is why I won't use them anymore. I listed the contents for another person, look on the comments.
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Even certified organic products can, and often do contain dangerous heavy metals like lead. See here: http://www.lowheavymetalsverified.org/ Or here: http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/whistleblower-who-found-poison-americas-food Or do a Google search for something like, "heavy metals in organic food" The problem is that heavy metal levels in food aren't regulated by either the FDA or the USDA. USDA organic certification doesn't include heavy metals certification or regulation. That isn't to say that non-organic products are any better. Also since a warning on the label is completely voluntary, I wouldn't equate the lack of a warning about lead to mean that it has any safer lead levels than products that contain a warning. On another Dr Oz clip which I cannot find on the internet, it was said that IN GENERAL, organic products grown in Canada and California are less likely to be contaminated with heavy metals than those that come from Asia. It's not about the organic certification being untrustworthy because the certification doesn't include heavy metal certification, it's more about how likely the land is to be contaminated with heavy metals in the first place. Land is contaminated through gasoline (the gasoline industry spread lead on most of the world's soil through leaded gasoline), batteries that everyone throws in the trash, paint that ends up dumped out or in trash, or painted surfaces leaching, etc. Heavy metals leach into the soil, then end up in water then migrate far and wide. That's why I think Canadian products are least likely to be contaminated. I reason that all that Canadian wilderness helps Canada in this regard. If there is a choice, I always buy Canadian Organic products now. Also they regulate heavy metals. Next choice, California, last choice Asi
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Most Shilajit producers or vendors that I read about claims that their Shilajit is collected in only one proprietary area, and every batch is tested by a 3rd-party U.S. Food and Drug Administration-registered laboratory for: * Fulvic and Humic acid levels * Traces of Cadmium, Lead, Arsenic, Mercury and other Heavy Metals * Indications of Yeast, Mold, E-Coli, Microbials, and Salmonella Although in continuation of these they all indeicat that their statement has not been approved by FDA.
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I believe it used to contain a small amount of arsenic, but has since changed its formula to omit it. I found that somewhere on the internet when I did my research before buying.
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Lead,arsenic,ebola,asbestos......Just kidding...I have no idea but finding 100% pure most likely isn't possible.