Vitamin E (Non GMO)

Non GMO Vitamin E

We hear about GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) all the time, and food and supplements are often touted as non-GMO but do you know what GMOs are, and what risks they pose to health? GMOs are plant, animal, microorganism, or other organisms whose genetic makeup has been modified in a lab using genetic engineering to create combinations of plant, animal, bacterial, and virus genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.

While growers use genetic modification to give foods more “desirable traits,” including being more resistant, GMO foods are very different from other foods because they contain foreign genes, bacterial and viral vectors, viral promoters, and antibiotic marker systems, and pose a whole host of potential threats to human health. The most concerning being toxicity, allergic reactions, antibiotic resistance, immune suppression, loss of nutrition, and cancer. Alarmingly, genetic modification affects many of the foods and supplements we consume daily, and the number of GMOs is growing at a staggering rate. The most frustrating part in all of this? GMOs are not required to be labeled in Canada, so it can be difficult to tell if what you are buying is genetically modified, that's why getting into the habit of looking for Non-GMO labels is important.

Soy is one of the most common genetically modified foods on the planet. In fact, at least 60% of soy grown in Canada is genetically modified, and most of it is used as an ingredient in processed food, animal feed, and supplements. In light of this, many people are on the lookout for non-GMO verified (and labeled) foods and supplements. Because soy is a common source of Vitamin E in supplements, many choose to stay away from it altogether, preferring to opt for the more desirable non-GMO verified sunflower-sourced Vitamin E blends.

What is Non-GMO Testing?

Non-GMO testing and verification is a third-party testing program that ensures products have been comprehensively evaluated by an independent party for compliance with a standard developed by industry experts and stakeholders. What’s important to know is that GMO testing is a voluntary process undertaken by companies who chose it, rather than being compulsory. The Non-GMO Project Product Verification Program is North America's only third-party verification for GMO free food and products. Companies must work with third-party technical administrators to get their products verified.

Non-GMO Vitamin E Potency, Forms & Formats

Potency

There are a wide range of non-GMO Vitamin E supplement options on the market, in a variety of potencies; anywhere from 100 IU all the way up to 1000 IU.

Forms

GMO free vitamin E can be found in most of the traditional forms, including the most common and most absorbable d-alpha-tocopherol form, the synthetic and less absorbable dl-alpha-tocopherol form, as well as in mixed tocopherol, and mixed tocotrienol forms.

Formats

Non-GMO Vitamin E supplements are by no means a rarity and are widely available in most of the standard galenic forms including capsules and tablets, and even in liquid forms for both internal and topical use. Those looking for vitamin E creams and serums should be able to easily find a GMO free version of these in-store and online.

What To Look For In A Non-GMO Vitamin E

Brands that choose to have their products tested and that have achieved non-GMO verified status on individuals SKUs can proudly affix the non-GMO logo on their bottles, which is a considerable selling point, that enables consumers to feel safe and confident about the supplements they choose to buy and use.

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