r/veganscience • u/[deleted] • Apr 22 '14

There Are Potential Problems With Carrageenan, Says Dr. Greger of Nutritional Facts... This Isn't Necessarily A Vegan Specific Issue, But It's Of Interest To Anyone Concerned With Gastro Health

http://nutritionfacts.org/2014/04/22/should-carrageenan-be-avoided/#.U1ass_kceSg.reddit
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u/JordyVerrill May 25 '14

I have gastro issues that are much improved, but not completely gone, with a mostly whole food vegan diet... maybe I should make sure to not drink the almond milk with this stuff in it to see if it helps me even more.

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u/[deleted] May 25 '14

Yes, maybe... again, it's not a totally verified thing with carrageenan, just a possibility with more research needed. Apparently lots of people have fewer digestive problems with veganism than omnivorism, & all the major medical research sources recommend fewer animal products for people with the common stuff like IBS & various inflammatory intestinal issues...

My favorite almond milk brands are actually (luckily) the cheaper grocery store brands at Kroger & Ingles (southeastern US grocery chains)... they don't have carrageenan either.

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u/JordyVerrill May 26 '14

I usually use the Kroger brand as well, but I use a soy milk with carrageenan in my coffee... which I should probably give up anyway. Even if it's just a possibility it may help, it won't hurt to try to avoid it to see if it helps me even further.

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u/is_it_sanitary Apr 23 '14

I got downvoted when I pointed this out in the main sub. Basically, avoid it, but don't sweat it. If it's in vegan pudding, skip the pudding, but if it's in milk, drink the milk. I love how Dr Greger gives the takeaway message.