Australia's nutrition and vitamin markets are heavily regulated, but not necessarily in other countries.
So, the next time you buy protein powder or vitamin C tablets in large quantities, check the composition table.
Dr Ross (Ross White), founder of Revitalise, an Australian drinkable nutrient, said buying vitamins and nutrients overseas online was extremely dangerous, and could even be life-threatening.
They usually contain dangerous ingredients that are used as cheap fillers.
The report of the American School of Health Sciences says there are six very dangerous additives that deserve our attention.
Artificial edible pigment
In 2010, (CSPI) revealed a link between artificial food dyes and ADHD, allergies and cancer, according to CSPI, the three most widely used dyes-red 40, yellow 5, and yellow 6-all contain carcinogens. Another artificial pigment, Red 3, is still used commercially, despite the fact that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified it as a carcinogen.
Hydrogenated oil (also called vegetable cream)
To make matters worse, some health products contain partially hydrogenated soybean oil, which is the main filler for most vitamin products today.
Unless soy is organic, you are almost sure it is genetically modified. So you're actually taking a dose of genetically modified soybeans that contain vitamins, Dr. White explains.
Lead, mercury and PCBs
Lead poisoning can have negative effects on the brain and nervous system, excess mercury may cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, and kidneys, and PCBs and exposure to PCBs can increase the incidence of certain cancers.
Talc or magnesium silicate
The powder your grandmother used to deodorize can be used as an anti-caking agent in many nutrients.
Magnesium silicate, similar in composition to asbestos, causes lung problems when inhaled (which is bad news for mining workers). During mining, magnesium silicate is also often contaminated by asbestos, which may cause problems after consumption.
titanium dioxide
There is evidence that some nanoparticles may have toxic side effects in your brain, leading to nerve damage and, in some cases, carcinogenesis.
White said the situation in the United States and many other countries is that they are not as tightly regulated as Australia and that "loyalty to labels" is a big problem for them.
"in the age of online shopping, people need to be careful to buy health products from countries such as the United States. You may not know what you get, plus some of their health components are irregular. I always advise Australians to buy products made in Australia because you can be more comfortable with what you buy and eat. "