Zinc Sulfate / Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate Zinc is an essential mineral for development and organ function. The forms of zinc present in breastmilk are known to be highly absorbable, however, only present in the first three months of lactation, after which, it tapers off. The body can utilize zinc sulfate and zinc sulfate monohydrate, but […]
Decoding Chemicals in Organic Baby Formulas: Part 5
Cupric Sulfate According to the OCA’s complaint against Earth’s Best baby formula: It is a synthetic substance and is produced by dissolving oxidized copper in sulfuric acid before purification. Cupric sulfate, or copper sulfate, is added to infant formulas as a form of copper. Copper is an essential mineral that our bodies need; at the […]
Decoding Baby Formula Chemicals: Part 4
Phytonadione The OCA says in their complaint against Earth’s Best formula: Phytonadione is 2-methyl-3-phytyl-l, 4-naphthoquinone, synthetically produced from 2-methyl-l,4-naphthoquinone and phytol, or from the partial syntheses from menadione and phytol, using a pi-allylic nickel(I) complex. Bottom Line: Phytonadione is the synthetic form of vitamin K. According to FDA regulations, any added vitamin K to a […]
Decoding Baby Formula Chemicals: Part 3
Beta Carotene The OCA complaint against Honest Company doesn’t list any risks of beta carotene, but just says that it’s not allowed in organic products. In 2012, the National Organic Standards Board reviewed a petition for beta carotene to be added to the allowed substances list, but it was rejected. However, even though the National Organic […]
Decoding Baby Formula Chemicals: Part 2
Ascorbyl Palmitate According to the OCA lawsuit against Honest Co.: Ascorbyl palmitate is a chemical preservative. 21 C.F.R. § 182.3149. It is not permitted in organic products. 7 C.F.R. §§ 205.105(c), 205.605; Cal. Health & Safety Code § 110820. Ascorbyl palmitate is prepared by condensing palmitoyl chloride and ascorbic acid in the presence of a […]
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