Solgar Vitamins and supplements:
I was trying to find a Kelp Supplement and wanted to call the Solgar company to ask about the ingredients. What I found instead is this thread and someone was asking what happened to the vitamin company Solgar:
"What happened with Solgar?
The global investment firm that owns brands including Solgar has announced it has sold to Nestlé. Nestlé and KKR have entered into an agreement in which Nestlé will acquire core brands of The Bountiful Company for $5.75bn.May 4, 2021"
WTF?? I am glad I am a researcher, so many companies are being bought up by big corporations. Then they add ingredients that Europe doesn't want in their foods and add the bad stuff to our food and sell it to us.
If they can make products without the bio-engineered ingredients for Europe why aren't they doing it for us?? (scroll down to how to choose a good vitamin)
I was trying to find a Kelp Tablet. I thought Solgar was a good brand. Hello??? Please people do your research!!!
FYI Who is the Bountiful Company? (it was already highlighted)
The Bountiful Company was an
American company that operated in the global nutrition and supplements
sector, known for owning brands like Nature's Bounty, Osteo Bi-Flex, and
Puritan's Pride.
In 2021, Nestlé acquired the core brands of The Bountiful Company for $5.75 billion, integrating them into its Nestlé Health Science business. The Bountiful Company was originally known as Nature's Bounty, Inc., and the acquisition marked a significant expansion of Nestlé's presence in the health and nutrition market. Maybe I need to call them and ask my question.
Many companies say no GMOS but they add cellouse (which my friend said is wood pulp)
I looked it up:
Cellulose is the
most abundant organic polymer on Earth, a complex carbohydrate that
forms the chief structural component of plant cell walls, providing
plants with rigidity and strength.
Cellulose
also serves as a raw material for a wide range of products, including
paper, textiles like cotton, and even as a food additive to prevent
caking.
Cellulose is a safe
and inexpensive carbohydrate that comprises the woody parts and cell
walls of plants. It is a type of dietary fiber found naturally in
fruits, vegetables, and cereals.
The cellulose added to processed foods usually comes from wood pulp (saw dust) or cotton lint.
I STOPPED BUY SHREDDED CHEESE WHEN i FOUND THIS OUT!!
More info how to choose the best supplements
Several well-regarded vitamin brands are not owned by Nestlé, offering alternatives for consumers
.
Notable examples include Thorne, Nordic Naturals, MegaFood, and Ritual.
Many of the most popular mainstream vitamin brands, such as Nature's
Bounty, Garden of Life, and Pure Encapsulations, are now under the
Nestlé umbrella.
Non-Nestlé vitamin brands
Independent
reviews by dietitians and consumer labs frequently recommend the
following brands for their quality, purity, and transparency:
- Thorne Research:
A top-rated brand that partners with leading health organizations like
the Mayo Clinic. It is NSF Certified for Sport, making it a favorite
among athletes.
- Nordic Naturals:
Known for high-quality omega-3 supplements, this brand emphasizes
sustainability and transparency. Their products are third-party tested,
with results available for consumers.
- MegaFood:
This company takes a "farm-to-table" approach, using whole-food
ingredients to create its supplements. It is certified B Corp and
focuses on regenerative agriculture.
- Ritual:
A subscription-based service praised for ingredient transparency and
traceability. Ritual provides detailed information on where each
ingredient is sourced.
- NOW Foods: A family-owned business established in 1968 with a strong reputation for quality and rigorous in-house testing.
- Care/of: Specializes in personalized vitamin packs based on individual health needs.
- Hum Nutrition: Offers science-backed supplements for various health and beauty concerns, with products that are triple-tested for purity.
- Llama Naturals: Features organic, fruit-based gummy vitamins with no added sugar.
- Double Wood Supplements: Highly rated for its single-ingredient supplements and known for affordability.
How to choose a vitamin brand
To find the best option for your needs, consider the following factors:
Third-party testing:
Look for certifications from independent organizations like NSF
International, USP, and ConsumerLab.com. These seals indicate that a
product has been tested for purity, potency, and label accuracy.
Ingredient quality:
Brands that use high-quality, bio available ingredients will provide the
most effective results.
Read labels carefully to ensure the supplement
is free of artificial additives or excessive fillers.
Transparency:
Reputable brands should provide clear information about their sourcing,
manufacturing practices, and testing procedures. Many offer
Certificates of Analysis (COA) for their products.
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Nestlé-owned vitamin brands
Nestlé to acquire core brands of The Bountiful Company
In
recent years, Nestlé has expanded its health and nutrition portfolio,
acquiring several popular vitamin and supplement brands. If you are
looking to avoid Nestlé products, you should be aware of these
acquisitions:
- Nature's Bounty: Acquired by Nestlé in 2021.
- Garden of Life: Nestlé purchased this organic, whole-foods brand in 2017.
- Pure Encapsulations: Acquired as part of Nestlé's purchase of Atrium Innovations in 2017.
- Vital Proteins: This brand was acquired by Nestlé Health Science in 2020.
- Solgar: Acquired by Nestlé in 2021.
- Puritan's Pride: This brand is now under Nestlé ownership.
- Klean Athlete: Owned by Nestlé as part of its Atrium Innovations acquisition.
- Orgain: Acquired by Nestlé Health Science in 2022.
