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1. Where does the glutamine in North Coast Naturals Fermented L-Glutamine come from?

   The glutamine in North Coast Naturals Fermented L-Glutamine comes from the fermentation of beets.

2. Is it true other glutamines on the market come from animal sources?

   Yes. Many other glutamines come from animal sources (even animal hair).

3. Is there any trace of shellfish in North Coast Naturals Fermented L-Glutamine? I am allergic.

   No.

4. Is North Coast Naturals Brown Rice Protein considered a raw food?

   Yes, as it is a cold filter process, no heat is added in the extraction.

5. Hemp seed hearts give you energy, can I eat them at night?

   Yes. The energy referred to is from the protein, which keeps your blood sugar levels normal.

6. Does North Coast Naturals Iso-Protein come from yogurt? Cheese?

   The whey is derived from cheese (byproduct from dairy). Yes, but it is formulated with added lactase, for easy digestion for those who have lactose intolerance

7. Is North Coast Naturals Iso-Protein cold filtered?

   Yes.

8. Can you get high from North Coast Naturals Hemp Protein? Will it show up in your tox screens?

   No. North Coast Naturals Hemp Protein is derived from non-THC hemp plants.

9. Dulse is an ingredient in North Coast Naturals Organic Bio Greens. What purpose does this ingredient serve?

   Dulse is a red algae (Rhodophyta) also referred to as Rhodymenia palmata (Linnaeus) Greville. It grows on both the northern Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Canada. Dulse is an ingredient that acts as a compliment to the other ingredients in North Coast Naturals Organic Bio Greens, it is also a good source of minerals and vitamins compared with other vegetables and it contains all trace elements needed by humans and has a high protein content. It is a well-known food and medicine in Eastern Canada, fresh dulse can be eaten directly off the rocks before sun-drying. Sun-dried dulse is eaten as is or is ground to flakes or a powder. It can be pan fried quickly into chips, baked in the oven covered with cheese, with salsa, or simply microwaved briefly. It can also be used in soups, chowders, sandwiches and salads, or added to bread/pizza dough. Finely diced, it can also be used as a flavour enhancer in meat dishes, such as chili, it has been an important source of fiber throughout the centuries.