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News Release August 08, 2016 ConsumerLab Finds Lead, Cadmium and Arsenic Contamination in Greens and Whole Foods Supplements White Plains, New York, August 9, 2016 Powders, pills and drinks made from ingredients like wheat grass, alfalfa, kelp, spirulina, chlorella, leafy vegetables and fruits are a popular choice for people looking to increase their intake of vitamins, minerals and other plant-based nutrients
They are most commonly used for skin brightening, detoxification, and enhancing immune function
This has led to a proliferation of private clinics and practitioners offering so-called booster shots of B12 as a pick-me-up to help decrease fatigue, improve mood, motivation, and provide a feeling of being refreshed even in those without a diagnosed deficiency, also targeting vegans and vegetarians as a cohort at risk of B12 deficiency
The reason for this mild profile is partly biological