Supplement Facts

All Rainbow Light supplements are:

Superior Purity:
Rainbow Light's Food-Based nutritional supplements contain no artificial or objectionable additives often found in other vitamin products:

NO artificial colors, flavors or preservatives* NO sugar or other unnecessary sweeteners* NO dangerous heavy metal residue* NO stomach irritants*

NO lactose, wheat, gluten, or yeast – all common allergens* NO BHT* NO plasticizing agents* NO sodium*

• Raw material vendors are hand-selected for quality; inspection processes include Certificates of Analysis for potency and microbiological testing, and selective testing with independent labs*
• Products comply with United States Pharmocopeia (USP) standards for quality, disintegration, microbiologiocal limits, and heavy metals*
• Production facility and onsite laboratory meet or exceed compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)*
• Independent FDA-approved labs test finished products*
• National Nutrition Foods Association's (NNFA) TruLabel program confirms accuracy of label potency through independent lab analysis*

1. To strengthen your confidence in our supplements and counter concerns caused by others who use “fad” ingredients and unsubstantiated or “miracle cure” product claims based on questionable science.
   
2. The body of scientific evidence is continually expanding. To formulate optimal, evidence-based products that work, our continuous, disciplined team review of the research is essential.

	Christopher Hobbs, L. Ac., A.H.G. Director of Herbal Formulation Internationally-renowned 4th generation herbalist with 30 years experience as a clinical herbalist; currently working in an integrated practice in his own clinic Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences; completing doctorate degree in ethnopharmacology and ethnobotony; licensed acupuncturist Authored over 20 books, including Foundations of Health (1992), Stress and Natural Healing (1997), Herbs for Dummies (1998), Women’s Herbs, Women’s Health (1999), Natural Therapy and Your Liver (2003), Botanical Safety Handbook (2004) Co-founder of the American Herbalists Guild; member of Society for Medicinal Plants (Germany), Society for Economic Botany, Society for Ethnobiology, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Respected national and international lecturer at major academic institutions, conventions and schools of medicine Formulating exclusively with Rainbow Light since 1985
	Michele McRae, CN Director of Formulation & Quality Bachelor’s degree in nutritional science and dietetics; certified nutritionist Over 20 years of experience with broad background in the natural products industry; lead formulator with Rainbow Light Formulator of popular practitioner line and former nutritional counselor in own practice with holistic focus
	Marci Clow, MS, RD Director of Education & Product Information Registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutritional science and a bachelor of science degree in dietetics and food service administration Developed several nutrition education programs and provided medical nutrition therapy in a hospital setting Frequent nutrition contributor to radio and online health programs

Guaranteed 100% free of animal ingredients. Many supplements contain ingredients often stabilized with gelatin, or hidden animal-derived ingredients, yet are labeled "100% vegetarian". Look to Rainbow Light's VeganGuard formulas for true vegan purity.*

Screened for common nutrient contraindications: no added iron for those who need no supplemental iron, including most men and post-menopausal women; no PABA, for those taking sulfa medications; no vitamin K, for those taking blood thinning medication; no iodine, for those with thyroid concerns; and no copper, contraindicated for cancer patients and survivors.*

Rainbow Light exclusively offers VeganGuard products, guaranteed free of animal ingredients for true vegan/vegetarian purity. Locating 100% vegetarian supplement products can be a challenge. It is very common to find inaccurate vegetarian product claims, because some raw materials originate from an animal-source and some contain very small amounts of animal-derived ingredients such as gelatin. Unfortunately, companies often consider these trace amounts as "hidden" ingredients and still claim their products to be 100% vegetarian. At Rainbow Light, we are sensitive to the interests and concerns of our vegetarian customers, and so we adhere to strict labeling guidelines to ensure that you are receiving quality products containing all that you want, and nothing more.*

Rainbow Light offers over 30 products that carry the VeganGuard logo; a symbol you can trust for animal-free purity. And to support an informed shopping experience, we provide the following list of ingredients identifying the ones that are either commonly animal-sourced, or contain some animal derived components:

The following nutrients originate from an animal source:

• Vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol): derived from animal sources such as lanolin, a waxy fat extracted from living sheep's wool; many companies claim that their products are vegetarian even though they contain D-3, because after laboratory conversion to an isolated nutrient, there is virtually no molecular animal residue remaining.
  
• Vitamin D-2* (ergocalciferol): derived from fish liver or fish skin oils, and is also processed to the point of being considered synthetic.
• Glucosamine*: derived from (dead) crustacean shells, and bioidentically synthetic
• Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite (MCHC): derived from bovine bone matrix
• Calcium*: most often derived from bone meal, oyster shell, egg shell and coral
• Glandulars: derived from animal glands
• Pancreatic Enzymes: derived from porcine, bovine sources
• Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly, Propolis: nutrients harvested from worker bees
• Gelatin: derived from porcine, bovine or fish sources

The following nutrients are stabilized with animal derived gelatin:
In order to stabilize many fat-soluble nutrients for tableting or encapsulation, the oil forms are converted to powder form. Each powder particle is coated with a thin, protective gelatin beadlet to stabilize potency, freshness and integrity. The gelatin is derived from fish, porcine or BSE-free certified bovine sources, and usually less than 1% weight.

• Vitamin A* (palmitate, acetate)
• Beta-carotene (synthetic, Dunaliella)
• Lutein
• Lycopene
• Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)

*The following nutrients are also available in VEGETARIAN forms:

• D-2 (ergocalciferol): microbiologically derived from saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is commonly known as baker's or budding yeast.
• Vitamin A (palmitate): stabilized with BHT
• Beta-Carotene (Blakeslea trispora): uses soy alginate derivatives as a stabilizer
• Glucosamine: produced through a proprietary fermentation process using corn dextrose, citric acid and aspergillus niger fungal starting material.
• Calcium: derived from mined limestone

Rainbow Light is a proud member of the American Herbal Products Association, the National Nutritional Foods Association, the Council for Responsible Nutrition, and is partners with the Spirit of Women Hospital Network and the Vitamin Angel Alliance.