Alive! Complete Premium Prenatal Multivitamin

Can break down into poligeenan (a known inflammatory) under stomach acid conditions. Tobacman (2001, Environmental Health Perspectives) reviewed evidence linking carrageenan to intestinal inflammation and ulceration. Major food brands (Silk, Stonyfield) have voluntarily removed it. Used only as a thickener — provides no health benefit.

A FODMAP sugar alcohol that may trigger GI discomfort (bloating, gas) in individuals with IBS or sorbitol malabsorption, even at small amounts found in supplements. Avoided in low-FODMAP diets.

Natural yellow-orange colorant derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana)

Broad regulatory category of flavor constituents derived from natural sources. Composition is proprietary and not disclosed — 'Natural Flavors' can include several hundred different compounds depending on the target flavor profile, including hexane-extracted constituents and proprietary carrier solvents. 'Natural' is a regulatory definition (21 CFR §101.22), not a safety guarantee.

Plant-derived wax from the candelilla shrub used as a tablet coating and glazing agent

Sweet-tasting liquid used in soft capsules and liquids

Carbohydrate polymer used as a binder, filler, and disintegrant in tablets and capsules

Water meeting USP specifications used as solvent/vehicle in gummies and liquids