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Manuka Balm
SaleManuka Balm
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Manuka Balm
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Deep Sleep Essential Oil Blend
Deep Sleep Essential Oil Blend
$28.00Absolute Essential
Deep Sleep Essential Oil Blend
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Blackcurrant Powder Capsules
Blackcurrant Powder Capsules
$34.00Sujon
Blackcurrant Powder Capsules
60 capsules$34.00 -
Massage & Body Balm - Lavender
Massage & Body Balm - Lavender
From $17.00Tui Balms
Massage & Body Balm - Lavender
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Digestive Tea
Digestive Tea
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GO Magnesium Powder - NZ Blackcurrant
GO Magnesium Powder - NZ Blackcurrant
$29.00GO Healthy
GO Magnesium Powder - NZ Blackcurrant
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B Complex
B Complex
$36.00Nature's Sunshine
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Anti-Uric Salts
Anti-Uric Salts
$16.00Skybright
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Gluten Ease
Gluten Ease
$48.00Enzymedica
Gluten Ease
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Raspberries in Dark Organic Chocolate
Raspberries in Dark Organic Chocolate
$9.00Bennetto
Raspberries in Dark Organic Chocolate
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Collagen Types 1 & 3 1000mg
Collagen Types 1 & 3 1000mg
$45.00Doctor's Best
Collagen Types 1 & 3 1000mg
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Super R-Lipoic Acid 240mg
SaleSuper R-Lipoic Acid 240mg
$70.00$67.00Life Extension
Super R-Lipoic Acid 240mg
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Artemisia Combination
Artemisia Combination
$29.00Nature's Sunshine
Artemisia Combination
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Tulsi Green Tea Classic
Tulsi Green Tea Classic
$10.00Organic India
Tulsi Green Tea Classic
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Lutein 25mg & Zeaxanthin 5mg
Lutein 25mg & Zeaxanthin 5mg
$41.00NOW foods
Lutein 25mg & Zeaxanthin 5mg
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Magnesium Easy-To-Swallow
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$21.00$20.00Good Health
Magnesium Easy-To-Swallow
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After Shave Balm
After Shave Balm
$22.00Weleda
After Shave Balm
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Sleepwell Cream
Sleepwell Cream
$16.00The Herb Farm
Sleepwell Cream
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Rest & Calm Nervine Tonic
Rest & Calm Nervine Tonic
$33.00Wild Dispensary
Rest & Calm Nervine Tonic
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Horny Goat Weed Extract 750mg
Horny Goat Weed Extract 750mg
$38.00NOW foods
Horny Goat Weed Extract 750mg
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Mullein Ear Drops
Mullein Ear Drops
$23.00Weleda
Mullein Ear Drops
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Selenium Liquid
Selenium Liquid
$19.00Skybright
Selenium Liquid
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Tulsi Masala Chai Tea
Tulsi Masala Chai Tea
$10.00Organic India
Tulsi Masala Chai Tea
25 infusion bags$10.00
What does Artificial Colour Free mean for health & wellness products?
The appeal of colourful food seems to capture our attention, but unfortunately, these colours aren’t always derived from the beautiful natural hues of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Artificial colours can be a common ingredient in processed foods and surprisingly can even feature in supplements. While some countries have restrictions on the types of artificial colours added into consumable products, New Zealand hasn’t restricted the use of artificial colours. The effects of these additives in sensitive individuals can include hyperactivity in children, skin sensitivities and digestive complaints, among other things.
What isn’t so well understood is how these colours are manufactured, which can be from a variety of sources, from fossil fuel sourced to insects. Luckily the use of artificial colours must be on the food labels and so with some education, it is easy to spot these additives, they can be listed as a colour or as a number. For example, E102, Tartrazine, the bright yellow colour. However, they don’t have to be listed on supplement labels.
Often supplements that are ‘free from artificial colours’ contain natural colours that are food based and provide additions of their own specific phytonutrients to the products even if it is in small quantities. Think antioxidants; these are abundant because of the vibrant colours of wholefoods. Beetroot extract, purple carrot powder, black carrot powder, turmeric and Maqui berry concentrate are some natural colours that are used in many Children’s multi vitamins and other supplements to improve their colour.