What\u2019s in Prose Root Source\u2122 soft gels?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Along with starch, Prose Root Source\u2122 soft gels consist of a mix of sorbitol, carrageenan, glycerin, and purified water. Let\u2019s break down each element:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Sorbitol<\/b>: You may recognize this sugar alcohol<\/a> from certain fruits and \u201csugar-free\u201d foods, but we use it for its texture benefits. Sorbitol is made from glucose and helps stabilize the soft gel. Heard sorbitol might cause gastrointestinal issues in excessive doses? Rest assured that Root Source\u2122 uses a quantity that is so low that even if poorly absorbed by your body, it shouldn\u2019t have an effect on digestion.\u00a0<\/li>
- Carrageenan<\/b>: A natural fiber isolated from seaweed, this vegan, water-soluble ingredient is part of the soft gel exterior, rather than the actual nutrient blend and clocks in at a very small dose. To be precise, a Root Source\u2122 soft gel regimen means consuming between 0.0074 grams and 0.0245 grams of carrageenan daily. While higher doses<\/a> of degraded carrageenan<\/a>\u2014found more in foods that use it as a stabilizer and thickening agent\u2014have raised concerns for possibly affecting digestion, there\u2019s a lack of human-based studies and the data focuses mainly on rats and mice. Carrageenan has a 1 rating on the EWG scale<\/a> and is not considered carcinogenic or toxic. At Prose, we made sure our dosage complies with the European Union\u2019s strict regulations and we know that our dosage is lower (over 130 times) than the dose that may have an impact on the rat.\u00a0<\/li>
- Glycerin<\/b>: When you\u2019re taking a supplement, we know that mouthfeel makes a difference. So we incorporated the safe texturizer glycerin<\/a>\u2014which keeps things moist and supple\u2014to make the capsules easy to swallow. You might recognize the name from other parts of your beauty cabinet; glycerin has the same properties as other humectants you often find in skincare products.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n
- Carrageenan<\/b>: A natural fiber isolated from seaweed, this vegan, water-soluble ingredient is part of the soft gel exterior, rather than the actual nutrient blend and clocks in at a very small dose. To be precise, a Root Source\u2122 soft gel regimen means consuming between 0.0074 grams and 0.0245 grams of carrageenan daily. While higher doses<\/a> of degraded carrageenan<\/a>\u2014found more in foods that use it as a stabilizer and thickening agent\u2014have raised concerns for possibly affecting digestion, there\u2019s a lack of human-based studies and the data focuses mainly on rats and mice. Carrageenan has a 1 rating on the EWG scale<\/a> and is not considered carcinogenic or toxic. At Prose, we made sure our dosage complies with the European Union\u2019s strict regulations and we know that our dosage is lower (over 130 times) than the dose that may have an impact on the rat.\u00a0<\/li>
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