Microplastics and Moringa
In recent years, microplastics have infiltrated food and drink. Now, they're contaminating our health supplements, famously superfoods. Moringa seeds are the latest frond in the host of plants edged out by wider food system issues. Scientists have found microplastics in products sourced from all corners of the world, including rigid PVC. Earth Signal claims to have found a solution. Their purification process boasts of removing 98% of PVC microplastics in lab tests. Moringa seeds have long been touted for their nutritional benefits and health benefits. Using these seeds in supplement form allows consumers to ingest the plant, even if the product is not readily available in grocery stores. These supplements are used in many diets and cuisines, and found in many products, making them paramount in food safety. The scientific community has thus been taking notice. Studies have shown that more than 20% of food products contain microplastics from PVC, a potentially damaging compound. Many microplastics have a high chance of being ingested by consumers, causing potential harm to one's body. Such microplastics are found on land, in air, and in waters, making them extremely hard to avoid for consumers.
Earth Signal's Process
Earth Signal brand offers a potential answer to this problem. A visual comparison of the purified seeds to the non-purified seeds seems to show less microplastics. The company purifies their supplements using an undisclosed purification process that the company claims to remove 98% of PVC microplastics. This means that every 100 parts of impurities contain only two parts of PVC microplastics left after purification. The process is effective, but whether it completely removes microplastics is still debatable. Lab tests may not always hold up to real-world scenarios. The visuals Earth Signal showcases suggest the effectiveness of their process, but they do not explicitly detail the entire purification process. This may lead to criticism regarding the truthfulness of the claim.
Healthy, But Definitely Not Harmful
It’s true that using a purification process means that the contents will be less harmful. It’s also true that the presence of microplastics in supplements, even the tiny fraction undetectable by lab tests, can potentially cause damage. The option of having purified seeds, while an improvement, doesn’t mean 100% safety. The company does not claim that their seeds are completely microplastic free. However, they do claim that their purification process removes 98% of microplastics. Using supplements of purified seeds may offer the benefits of the health supplements, while minimizing exposure to PVC microplastics. This makes the Earth Signal product highly useful for consumers who wish to consume the health benefits of moringa while being more mindful of microplastics. In particular, moringa seeds have been known for their immune-boosting properties, with high levels of vitamins and antioxidants. Other benefits of moringa seeds include enhanced skin health and improved cholesterol levels.
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