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Kelp: |
6 insect fragments
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Bee Pollen: |
42 insect fragments
1 moth scale
sand
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Gingko Biloba: |
20 insect fragments
4 rodent hairs (size: 0.5 to 1 mm)
5 feather barbs/barbules
sand
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Korean Ginseng:
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no insect fragments
1 animal hair (5mm)
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Psyllium: |
8 insect fragments
2 whole insects: 1 ant; 1 psocid head capsule
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Opinion:
The amount of insect matter contained in these samples might be understandable for a spice or natural flavoring. They are beyond what should be expected in a "health" medication. The Korean Ginseng is an extract. Extracts have a filtering process of the liquid extract that should eliminate insoluble matter. Should you consider buying only extracts? In my opinion – YES.
The Ginkgo Biloba shows positive evidence of bird and rodent contamination.
The Bee Pollen shows evidence of moth infestation by the presence of moth larva frons. Moth might be evidence of stored product contamination.
Should you be concerned about sand? At $50 to $70 per pound for these supplements, I will let you decide if you are willing to buy sand at that price.
Please remember that these results are a snap shot of the market. There is no claim that other brands or herbal supplements are as good or bad as these.
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