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Sal-FreeTM
Centre
"Sal-FreeTM"
means an ingredient or product does
not contain any salicylates. It is a reserved
term. * A trademark of Guai-Support.
Warning:
Read
About Salicylates
before purchasing products NOT listed in these data bases.
For information, click on the arrows to open
these drop-down boxes.
DISCLAIMER -
HELP
Information and Assistance
Disclaimer
The data bases
related to salicylates on this site are not exhaustive,
i.e. the absence of an ingredient from the Sal-FreeTM Ingredient list
does not indicate whether it is or is not a salicylate. It's not possible to list all
ingredients. The absence of a product from the Sal-FreeTM
product lists doesn't mean it contains salicylates.
It's not possible to list all products which are free from salicylates
here.
While this data is provided to facilitate informed
decision-making, we each take personal responsibility for our own decisions, so
must consider carefully before accepting or rejecting a course of action.
We err on the side of caution in our
rulings to ensure to the best of our ability that
people don't block due to our rulings. Of course there is no way to be
sure in all cases that a mistake has not been made thus
people should make further investigation on their own behalf if they think a
ruling may be incorrect.
If keen to try a product and prepared to experiment on personal levels of
sensitivity to salicylates, read the item beginning "Some non-sensitive Guai'ers..."
below. Please
write to
Tesa personally if you think an error has been made.
These lists are not
comprehensive nor foolproof
albeit much care is taken
that no product is added to the Sal-FreeTM lists without us sighting
the ingredients, either on a web site or from a submission. However, caution
must be used. Product ingredients must be rechecked when in hand to ensure the
manufacture hasn't reformulated the product ingredients, or the on-line retailer
hasn't neglected to change ingredient listings.
The Guai-Support product lists exist simply to narrow the field in your shopping
excursions. It improves your prospects of finding an item faster with less
shopping around.
Use it to guide you
to products which were Sal-FreeTM when added to the list but please
check the labels again for salicylates each time you purchase
(see
Sal-Search* Tips).
You can return products for a refund or exchange if not opened and if you were
given wrong information by sales staff you can also request an exchange on those
grounds if they are opened/used;
You can browse a manufacturer's range on their web site in the comfort of your
own home. However, don't forget, if you purchase a product based on the
information that you find on a site, you still have to check that the formula is
the same on the product that you actually purchase. Web sites are not always
up-to-date, so make use of the information available, but beware of the
pitfalls! If you order on-line always check your package & the insert; don't
assume it is OK because the web site ingredients were.
Please follow the directions
at this link to let me know
if you find a product listed on GG as Sal-FreeTM which contains
salicylate ingredients.
Store 'Knock-off versions of products on this list have not been
checked for salicylate content unless specified.
Some non-sensitive Guai'ers actually want to experiment
with the odd product containing
controversial ingredients,
usually (but not necessarily) short
term, in order to address a specific health issue, generally broaden their
options, or to make their lives a little less restricted. Our goal is to list
the status of ingredients correctly (not allowing contamination to impinge on
the chemical compound status), putting the power in the user's hands and
enabling informed decision-making. If we have specific information
related to contamination that will be listed also. Keep in mind that any
OTC product, where it is not specifically stated that it is pharmacologically
pure, may be contaminated from the source, which in turn MAY contain
salicylates. Salicylates are made in all plants to fend off soil bacteria
and pests (reference "Science" [VOL. 266 e November 18, 1994 issue]).
In a few cases chemical ingredients may be impure due to contamination from their salicylate source during processing, or processing in machinery which has used a salicylate in previous runs.
Some are listed in the Sal-FreeTM Ingredient list but others are listed in the
Sal-Unsure*
category and others that we are sure block are listed in the
Sal-Full*
Products list. If you don't progress at the expected average rate in your reversal, then it is best you do a
blocking test
while using such a product.
We base our status labelling on the chemical structure of the named ingredient.
We then add any notes regarding contamination issues and blocking reports to
ensure that you have the best information to enhance your decision making
process. You will need to take your specific needs into account e.g., are you
taking it for:
If it is just for a limited time the risk
of blocking is short term and most times worth it. If your need for the
product is more long term, you should consider investigating the source of
suspect ingredients. If your progress seems slowed subsequent to introducing a
product containing low levels of salicylates, or one with questionable
salicylate status, it is advised you do a
blocking test and eliminate it if you
cannot be certain it is ok. Ask members on the mailing list for help to
find a substitute if needed.
IF you see any inconsistencies,
see or purchase a product listed which has
been reformulated to contain a salicylate or discover a product is
discontinued I would very much appreciate if
you would
click here
and
insert the
exact name(s) of the product, all the ingredients (pointing out the new one), date
purchased and what country you are in and send it to me (see also
submit products). Thank you in advance.
Many of the highlighted links in these data bases link to a site for on-line
purchase. Click here
for some of advertised products & companies.
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