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My original post concerned a response that I received from Alkalol
(an OTC herbal medication that is used for sinus infections, sore
throats, and the like) saying that the caramel coloring used in the
product contains wheat. I also asked if anyone knew whether vitamin
B5, which according to a dietician friend, is largely found in whole
grains, is ever made from wheat. For the record, the reply I
received from them was:
Thanks for the email. Yes, the caramel color that is added to Alkalol
during its production is a wheat-based product. I do not know the
exact amount of wheat (it’s very small, but I know that doesn’t
help). Sorry. As I always suggest, if you have any additional
concerns about Alkalol, please contact your physician with any
questions.
Sincerely,
James Whitters
Vice President
The Alkalol Company
P.O Box 273
Boston, MA 02133-9998
Web: www.alkalolcompany.com
Alkalol Summary:
A few people said they use alkalol and didn't realize it contained
wheat and were grateful for my post.
Others recommended the following for sinus irrigation:
salt water
saline nasal spray
Sinus Cleanse (from Walmart)
Use nasolene (a syringe) or netti pot with salt water solution
Our daughter, who is the one who has the problem with sensitive
sinuses, says that salt water solutions don't seem to help her - they
irritate her nasal passages, sometimes making them feel worse
instead of better. Also, the salt water ends up going down her
digestive tract and upset her stomach. We were looking for other
alternatives.
B5 Summary:
A couple of people suggested I buy a brand of B5 that is labeled
gluten free . I guess my post was unclear, so here is better
information. My dietician friend has found and is using a line of
organic cosmetics out of Australia (Miessence Organic Cosmetics) and
one ingredient in a couple of their products is "pro-vitamin B5" or d-
panthenol. This ingredient is found in the translucent foundation
and lip balm products. Since B5 is most commonly found in whole
grains, I was wondering whether anyone knew whether pro-vitamin B5 or
d-panthenol would typically be derived from wheat or barley and
whether anyone had found it to be a problem.
This is a general interest question, as I realize that I can find out
specifically about the cosmetics from my friend or directly from the
company. The company already has emailed her that they don't use any
wheat or wheat derivatives in their products, but didn't say anything
about barley or oats.
Thanks everyone.
Jackie in AZ
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