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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 good stuff Nov 25, 2011
By whiskey09
I hate the idea of giving my son soy formula but since that is all he can have right now I feel better knowing it is organic and a whole soy rather than soy isolate. I have always rcvd this promptly.
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Good but it's NOT Vegan Oct 17, 2011
By MooreZ
"Z. Moore"
I am a vegan whom unfortunately had to choose this to feed my daughter because I can't and won't starve her. There are currently no vegan infant formula on the market in the US (or anywhere I know of). This is the closest to vegan that I could find, plus it's organic. It's not vegan because it contains vitamin D3 (oil from sheep skin; like all soy based formulas). My daughter, who is now 5 months old has been drinking this since the beginning without a problem. I breastfeed as well part time. I'm a full time working mom so I have to supplement with formula. I planned on pumping breast milk and freezing my supply to feed my daughter but it became too overwhelming for me.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 THIS IS NOT ORGANIC!!! TOXIC hexane still in it! Apr 11, 2012
By AG
RECONSIDER THIS FORMULA!!
Martek advertises this formula on their website!
"Although Martek told the board that they would discontinue the use of the controversial neurotoxic solvent n-hexane for DHA/ARA processing, they did not disclose what other synthetic solvents would be substituted. Federal organic standards prohibit the use of all synthetic/petrochemical solvents".
Martek Biosciences was able to dodge the ban on hexane-extraction by claiming USDA does not consider omega-3 and omega-6 fats to be "agricultural ingredients." Therefore, they argue, the ban against hexane extraction does not apply. The USDA helped them out by classifying those oils as "necessary vitamins and minerals," which are exempt from the hexane ban. But hexane-extraction is just the tip of the iceberg. Other questionable manufacturing practices and misleading statements by Martek included:
Undisclosed synthetic ingredients, prohibited for use in organics (including the sugar alcohol mannitol, modified starch, glucose syrup solids, and "other" undisclosed ingredients)
Microencapsulation of the powder and nanotechnology, which are prohibited under organic laws
Use of volatile synthetic solvents, besides hexane (such as isopropyl alcohol)
Recombinant DNA techniques and other forms of genetic modification of organisms; mutagenesis; use of GMO corn as a fermentation medium
Heavily processed ingredients that are far from "natural"
quote from: Why is this Organic Food Stuffed With Toxic Solvents? by Dr. Mercola - GOOGLE GMOs found in Martek.
This is the latest I have found on DHA in organic and non organic baby food/ formula:
AT LEAST READ THIS ONE*** GOOGLE- False Claims That DHA in Organic and Non-Organic Infant Formula Is Safe. AND OrganicconsumersDOTorg
Martek's patents for Life'sDHA states: "includes mutant organisms" and "recombinant organisms", (a.k.a. GMOs!) The patents explain that the oil is "extracted readily with an effective amount of solvent ... a preferred solvent is hexane."
The patent for Life'sARA states: "genetically-engineering microorganisms to produce increased amounts of arachidonic acid" and "extraction with solvents such as ... hexane." Martek has many other patents for DHA and ARA. All of them include GMOs. GMOs and volatile synthetic solvents like hexane aren't allowed in USDA Organic products and ingredients.
Tragically, Martek's Life'sDHA is already in hundreds of products, many of them certified USDA Organic. Please demand that the National Organic Standards Board reject Martek's petition, and that the USDA National Organic Program inform the company that the illegal 2006 approval is rescinded and that their GMO, hexane-extracted Life'sDHA and Life'sARA are no longer allowed in organic products.
BUT I went to the lifesdha website and THEY DO NOT DISCLOSE HOW THEY MAKE THEIR LifesDHA!!! I have contacted the company to see what they say.
Also these are the corporate practices of Martek which are damaging to the environment as well written just last Dec 2011 at NaturalnewsDOTcom
The best bet is to just avoid the lifeDHA at this time in my opinion b/c corporate america cares more about the almighty $ than your health.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Organic and Soy, not many other options Mar 12, 2012
By shiroihito69
You would think with so many people leaning towards organic and natural products they would be available in more places. My family history (asian) includes lactose intolerant stomachs. My daughter inherited this trait and needs soy or goat milk. Simple decision for us to order this online. Could not find this product in brick stores in California or Hawaii.
Not much to compare it to, but it works great for my family.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great formula Jan 03, 2012
By hollssparkles
This is great formula for those who aren't successful in breastfeeding or those who are transitioning their child off breast milk. The only downfall of this product is made with corn solids. Baby's Only offers the only formula without corn solids but it's hard for baby to digest at a young age. My daughter loves this formula and it's better than a cow's milk formula.
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