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Retinol Acetate
Avoid topical retinoids during pregnancy — vitamin A teratogenicity.
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BSc Protein Shake Vanilla 300mL x 3 pack
Is BSc Protein Shake Vanilla 300mL x 3 pack low tox? Our scanner flagged 3 ingredients (1 in the avoid tier, 2 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
1 avoid2 caution
3 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
Carrageenan
Gut inflammation concerns; contested in research literature but worth a trial of avoidance for IBS.
amber
Sucralose
Studies show altered gut microbiota and increased gut permeability.
Full ingredients (from label)
WaterProtein Blend (10.6%) Micellar Casein (Milk )Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk)Skim Milk PowderDietary Fibre (Inulin)Acidity Regulator (calcium Carbonate, Disodium Phosphate)Natural FlavoursVitamins and Minerals Iron (Ferric Pyrophosph ate)Magnesium SulphatePhosphorus (Di-Sodium Phosphate)Zinc Sulphate MonohydrateIodine (Potassium Iodide)Vitamin A (Retinol Acetate)Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)Vitamin E (dl--tocopherol ac etate)Vitamin C (L-Sodium Ascorbate)Vegetable Gums (Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Carboxyme thyl Cellulose, Carrageenan)Sweetener (Sucralose ).
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.
This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.