Seaweed Extract is also known as Carrageenan. It has been used safely in the food industry since the fifteenth Century. This Seaweed Extract replaces animal-based Gelatin so that we can offer Vegan Softgels.
One important note is that there are two distinct types of Carrageenan: Degraded and Undegraded. The Degraded type is also known as "polygeenan". Degraded Polygeenan is an industrial chemical that is not food safe. You may have seen the scientific study that linked degraded polygeenan to inflammation and cancer in lab animals.
It's important to note that we use only food-grade Undegraded Carrageenan. This type of carrageenan was confirmed safe by an independent international panel of expert scientists at the 57th meeting of the World Health Organization and United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
For details, you can read the full Carrageenan Report here:
https://dietstandards.com/wp-content/uploads/Carrageenan-Information-Issues.pdf
Most of our competitors use cheaper Gelatin in their softgels. We feel Seaweed Extract (Carrageenan) is a better alternative than ground up animal parts from slaughterhouses.