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Are USP Isolates/Synthetics safe?Updated 2 months ago

Commercial manufacturing of vitamins typically utilizes a fermentation process rather than assembling in a laboratory from petrochemical building blocks. If industrial chemicals/solvents are used, any toxic residues are removed during the purification process. USP vitamins must meet standards of purity defined in their individual monographs and it is MegaFood's responsibility to ensure the ingredients it uses meet or exceed these standards. Additionally, for an ingredient to be used in a dietary supplement its safety must be demonstrated. This means it has to undergo substantial toxicity testing to ensure it is safe for its intended use. In short, there should be no safety concerns with USP ingredients when used as recommended.
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