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NOW Certified Organic Oils Category
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NOW® stands for Nutrition
for Optimal Wellness.
We believe that natural products are the best for
promoting optimal health and wellness and that is
why we are committed to using only organic and/or
non-GE ingredients whenever possible.
Organic and non-GE ingredients are produced using
methods that preserve their natural integrity. Here
are a few of the reasons why we believe so strongly
in organic and non-GE ingredients:
Non-GE – “GE” stands for genetic engineering
and is also referred to as GMO (genetically modified
organism). Genetic engineering of food products uses
gene splicing to overcome natural boundaries that would
otherwise prohibit the creation of a product. Genes from
different species can be combined to create a hardier
product resistant to certain exogenous factors. As an
example, you might be able to add fish genes to corn to
make it resistant to pesticides. Although there may be
“instant gratification” from such benefits as better
taste, longer shelf life, and greater yield, serious
concerns exist about the long-term ramifications of
using these types of products and ingredients. Until
more research backing the safety of GE products is
available, we’ll continue to make every effort to use
only non-GE ingredients and products.
Organic – Organic is an “earth friendly”
system of producing and processing agricultural
products. Weeds, pests and other natural factors are
controlled with environmentally sound methods that
sustain the health of our planet and therefore our own
health. Chemicals such as pesticides, fungicides and
fertilizers, and other environmentally harmful
substances, are forbidden. Instead, organic farmers
utilize a combination of old and new agricultural
practices to achieve similar results. |
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