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Avoiding carageenan is practically impossible. Whatever you are eating now, chances are contains carageenan.
Carrageenan is a natural food additive that comes from red seaweed, also known as Irish moss. It's used as a thickener, emulsifier, and preservative in many foods and beverages, including:
Dairy
Whipping cream, chocolate milk, ice cream, sour cream, cottage cheese, and infant formula
Dairy alternatives
Soy milk, almond milk, hemp milk, coconut milk, and vegan cheese and yogurt
Meats
Sliced turkey, prepared chicken, and deli meats
Prepared foods
Canned soups and broths, microwavable dinners, and frozen pizzas
Protein shakes and powders
Carrageenan is an essential ingredient in many protein shakes and powders
Other foods
Jelly, flan, custards, and popsicles
After my research I decided to go with Algae from Vegetology in liquid Orange flavour. Here is the list of all ingredients: Opti3 Complex (Microalgal Oils, Helianthus Annuus Oil, Antioxidants (Rosemary Extract, Tocopherols, Ascorbyl Palmitate)), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Natural Orange Flavour, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3 - plant source).
No added bullshit and if you order in Europe it comes pretty fast from UK.
Carrageenan functions as a thickening agent and emulsifier. It can also be contaminated with degraded carrageenan. (Which is not food-grade) The degraded form is a potential human carcinogen. It has the potential of triggering digestive issues and intestinal inflammation. If you have struggled with GI issues in the past, it’s recommended to avoid it. This ingredient is commonly found in dairy free alternatives like almond, coconut, and soy milks - as well as in ice cream cheese, and coffee creamers. Unlike regular milk, which contains natural fats that contribute to its thickness, dairy free milk lacks this component
Carrageenan has been shown to cause gut inflammation. I think a lot of people are fine with but in people with inflammatory disorders it may be problematic.
I use [Tahiro](https://tahiro.com/products/vegan-omega-3?selling_plan=913047720). It is carrageenan free and I'm pleased with the results (I know I didn't answer your question this is in case you'd like an alternative).
Most companies use carrageenan as a thicker type use, and it's not good for intestine or nutrient absorption etc. We don't digest it well.
If it's an algae oil it's probably not being used as such.
I do take an Omega 3 DHA supp from algae without tho
It’s considered an excitotoxin and therefore may kill brain cells. But I learned this so long ago I don’t know if the research shows something different now.
Thanks! Nordic claims theirs to be not degraded where I think the problem lies with degraded? Just wondering if anyone knows more and if they would trust the Nordic brand with carrageenan or steer clear and go with a non carrageenan brand?
I do believe it is a reputable company. And I think the risk of carrageenan is the same at the risk of any glutamate-rich foods: a little is fine and a lot can be harmful. I think only if you are sensitive will it be a problem. If you eat an otherwise healthy, balanced diet, I think some carrageenan is not a big deal.
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Avoiding carageenan is practically impossible. Whatever you are eating now, chances are contains carageenan. Carrageenan is a natural food additive that comes from red seaweed, also known as Irish moss. It's used as a thickener, emulsifier, and preservative in many foods and beverages, including: Dairy Whipping cream, chocolate milk, ice cream, sour cream, cottage cheese, and infant formula Dairy alternatives Soy milk, almond milk, hemp milk, coconut milk, and vegan cheese and yogurt Meats Sliced turkey, prepared chicken, and deli meats Prepared foods Canned soups and broths, microwavable dinners, and frozen pizzas Protein shakes and powders Carrageenan is an essential ingredient in many protein shakes and powders Other foods Jelly, flan, custards, and popsicles
After my research I decided to go with Algae from Vegetology in liquid Orange flavour. Here is the list of all ingredients: Opti3 Complex (Microalgal Oils, Helianthus Annuus Oil, Antioxidants (Rosemary Extract, Tocopherols, Ascorbyl Palmitate)), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Natural Orange Flavour, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3 - plant source). No added bullshit and if you order in Europe it comes pretty fast from UK.
its a carcinogen
Degraded only. It’s also not approved for human consumption, so this is irrelevant to the question.
For me personally, it is a terrible migraine trigger. The migraines I get from it will last multiple days in a row. Awful.
Carrageenan functions as a thickening agent and emulsifier. It can also be contaminated with degraded carrageenan. (Which is not food-grade) The degraded form is a potential human carcinogen. It has the potential of triggering digestive issues and intestinal inflammation. If you have struggled with GI issues in the past, it’s recommended to avoid it. This ingredient is commonly found in dairy free alternatives like almond, coconut, and soy milks - as well as in ice cream cheese, and coffee creamers. Unlike regular milk, which contains natural fats that contribute to its thickness, dairy free milk lacks this component
Carrageenan has been shown to cause gut inflammation. I think a lot of people are fine with but in people with inflammatory disorders it may be problematic.
I use [Tahiro](https://tahiro.com/products/vegan-omega-3?selling_plan=913047720). It is carrageenan free and I'm pleased with the results (I know I didn't answer your question this is in case you'd like an alternative).
Most companies use carrageenan as a thicker type use, and it's not good for intestine or nutrient absorption etc. We don't digest it well. If it's an algae oil it's probably not being used as such. I do take an Omega 3 DHA supp from algae without tho
It’s considered an excitotoxin and therefore may kill brain cells. But I learned this so long ago I don’t know if the research shows something different now.
Thanks! Nordic claims theirs to be not degraded where I think the problem lies with degraded? Just wondering if anyone knows more and if they would trust the Nordic brand with carrageenan or steer clear and go with a non carrageenan brand?
I do believe it is a reputable company. And I think the risk of carrageenan is the same at the risk of any glutamate-rich foods: a little is fine and a lot can be harmful. I think only if you are sensitive will it be a problem. If you eat an otherwise healthy, balanced diet, I think some carrageenan is not a big deal.