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Allergens & Safety

Colostrum Powder: 4.6× the IgG of the Capsules — and Still a Dairy Product

2,300 mg of bovine colostrum with 575 mg of IgG per scoop, against 500 mg in the capsules. Same milk-allergen warning, very different dose.

Ultra Cleanse Smoothie Greens: Contains Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly and Barley Malt

Three things buried in a 40-ingredient list that matter a great deal to some people: two bee products, actual gluten, and an instruction to stop two weeks before surgery.

Libido Support Strips and Female Enhancement: Shellfish, PKU, and Honest Expectations

One contains declared shellfish. The other contains phenylalanine, which matters if you have PKU. Neither treats a medical condition, and we will say what they actually are.

Women's Vitality Formula: Phytoestrogens, Black Cohosh, and Who Should Not Take It

Red clover, soy isoflavones and black cohosh are the active core. All three carry real considerations — particularly for anyone with a hormone-sensitive condition.

Men's Vitality: 50 mg of Zinc Is Above the Daily Upper Limit, and It Contains Oyster Extract

Two things on this label we are not going to soften: the zinc amount exceeds the established adult upper intake level, and there is shellfish-derived oyster extract in the blend.

Peppermint Coffee Scrub: Use It Within 14 Days of Opening

A food-grade scrub with no preservative, which is why it has a two-week window once opened. Also: it will make your shower floor slippery, and it does not treat cellulite.

Tallow Cream: It Is Made From Beef Fat. That Is the Point, and You Should Know It.

Three scents, four or five ingredients each, and a base that is grass-fed beef tallow. Not vegan, not vegetarian, melts at 85°F — and genuinely good for very dry skin.