Accessibility Statement

General

Access to any company’s website can be challenging for persons having certain disabilities. A person’s disability is often unique. What may work well for one person, may cause difficulties for another person. Our company has made efforts to accommodate as many of our customers and potential customers as is reasonable given our size, resources, and knowledge of our customers, and potential customer’s needs. To that end we have engaged the services of professionals to assist and advise us in these matters.

Accessibility on this Website

Our website provides several methods, features, and policies that can help with access to our website and/or to products or services provided or referred to on our website or by our business.

There are also various aids available by third parties and which are provided by most browsers.

If you are having difficulty with access to our website even after utilizing any access features within this website and/or any third party or browser features, we invite you to contact us for further assistance. Contact information is set forth below.

Some Specific Accessibility Features within this website.

This website contains a third-party plugin, also known as a Widget, called UserWay Website Accessibility (“UserWay”), which is powered by this third party’s dedicated accessibility server. Use of this Widget can improve website access for some users, particularly related to certain type of disabilities. UserWay has stated that its application makes efforts to follow to some degree the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1). On our website, the UserWay widget is located in the UPPER-LEFT CORNER of most pages.

Enabling the Accessibility Menu

The accessibility menu can be enabled by clicking the accessibility menu icon that appears after clicking on the Widget described above. After triggering the accessibility menu, please wait a moment for the accessibility menu to load in its entirety.

Disclaimer

We anticipate that from time to time, within our resources, we will be making modifications to parts of our website, and possibly modifications to accessibility of our website. Reasonable efforts toward improving seamless, accessible, and unhindered use of websites by customers and potential customers is generally a worthwhile goal. Moving closer to this goal will often depend on the knowledge the company has regarding any particular difficulties those using the website might encounter, as well as available resources and improvements with technology.

Despite the efforts we may have made regarding accessibility, consistent with normal business practices for a company of or size and resources, some content, features, processes, or policies, may be improved, so we welcome your suggestions.

Third Party Applications

Our website may use third-party add-ons or “plug-ins” for certain functions, such as Google Maps, social media feeds, etc. These may not work or may not work the same for every user and/or every type of disability. We do not have control over the structure of these plugins, and are unable to modify them at all or to the extent that would accommodate every user of our website, and are not responsible for those elements which we do not control.

Video

Our website has or plans to have some video elements. Each video will either have close captioning or text equivalent located next to the video.

We are Here for You

If you are experiencing difficulties with any content on our website because of a disability, or if you require assistance with any part of our site because of your particular disability, please contact us and let us know. We will be happy to assist.

The following telephone number is only for assisting you if you require assistance with any part of our site because of your particular disability or because you are having difficulty in accessing or navigating any part of our website because of your particular disability. This number is not to be used for sales or product information, but is to be used for help using, understanding, and/or navigating our website and information set forth on the website. Other pages and/or links within our website may contain other telephone numbers to assist with sales, service, product information, accounts, or other aspects of our business. However, as noted above, if you have a disability that has caused or may likely cause you difficulty in accessing or navigating any part of our website because of your particular disability, you can call us toll free at: +1 (888) 416-3907

This telephone number for assisting persons with disabilities, including but not limited to blind and visually impaired persons, is available 24 hours / 7 days a week.

You can also send an email, explaining in as much detail as possible, what type of difficulty you had, or may have had, or believe others may have. These types of emails should be sent to:
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This website may or may not have links to third party websites. A few third-party websites (which may or may not have a link or relation to this website) may have their own accessibility features. A number (but not all) links to descriptions of or information about third party website features as provided by some of these third party websites are listed here for your convenience. This website has not reviewed these statements by others and does not render an opinion on the accuracy of these statements.
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Third Party Screen Readers:

JAWS
https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/jaws/
A general discussion of Screen Readers by the American Foundation of the Blind
https://www.afb.org/blindness-and-low-vision/using-technology/assistive-technology-products/screen-readers

Consumer safety is crucial when considering dietary supplements. Recent questions about the levels of lead and arsenic in Natural Shilajit Resin highlight the importance of understanding what these values mean in terms of safety standards and daily intake.

Heavy Metals in Dietary Supplements: What Are the Standards?

Heavy metals such as arsenic and lead are naturally found in the earth's crust and can, therefore, make their way into natural products, including dietary supplements. Recognizing this, regulatory authorities like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have set forth guidelines and action levels to ensure consumer safety.

For instance, the FDA has set an interim reference level (IRL) for lead in food products, incorporating a substantial safety margin to safeguard public health, particularly in sensitive groups such as children and pregnant women. Regarding arsenic, the FDA oversees both organic and inorganic forms in food, paying closer attention to the more harmful inorganic arsenic.

Comparing Levels: Natural Shilajit Resin vs. Everyday Foods

The lab analysis of our Natural Shilajit Resin shows 1.62 ppm of arsenic and 1.07 ppm of lead. These figures are not only compliant with regulatory standards but are also significantly lower than the maximum allowable limits for dietary supplements. For context, the European Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1317 states a maximum level of 3.0 ppm for lead in food supplements, which is almost three times higher than the level found in our products.

To put this into perspective, let's consider common foods that are part of our daily diet. Certain fish, for example, can contain higher levels of mercury, while rice is known to absorb arsenic naturally from water and soil.


Lab Analysis: Ensuring Compliance with FDA Standards

Our recent lab testing, carried out by an independent, accredited laboratory, meticulously quantified the levels of various trace elements within our Shilajit resin. Here's how our findings compare with the FDA's safety guidelines:

  • Arsenic: At 1.62 ppm, our Shilajit resin's arsenic level is significantly lower than the FDA's action level of 10 ppb for apple juice. While the FDA has not established an action level for dietary supplements, we ensure our levels are kept well within the safe range for consumer health​ [ ... ] .
  • Cadmium: Our product contains cadmium at 0.120 ppm, which is below the permissible limit. The FDA's "Closer to Zero" initiative focuses on reducing cadmium exposure, particularly in food products consumed by children, and we adhere to these guidelines to ensure the protection of our consumers​ [ ... ] .
  • Lead: The detected lead level in our Shilajit resin is 1.07 ppm. Considering the FDA's IRLs for lead, which recommend a daily intake of 3 μg for children and 12.5 μg for adults, our product maintains levels that are considered safe when consumed in typical serving sizes​ [ ... ] .
  • Mercury: Our analysis shows no detectable mercury (0.00 ppm) in the Shilajit resin. This ensures safety against the FDA's guidelines, which aim to minimize mercury exposure, especially in products like seafood that are prone to higher mercury levels​ [ ... ] .

Here are ten real-life examples of foods that can contain higher levels of heavy metals:

  1. Swordfish: Often contains mercury levels that can exceed 1.0 ppm, leading health organizations to recommend limiting consumption, especially for pregnant women and young children.
  2. Shark: Similar to swordfish, shark meat can contain high levels of mercury.
  3. Tuna: Certain types of tuna, especially bigeye and albacore, can accumulate significant amounts of mercury.
  4. Rice and Rice Products: Known to absorb arsenic from water and soil, which has led to the FDA evaluating and proposing limits for arsenic in rice cereal for infants.
  5. Spinach: This leafy green can accumulate lead and cadmium from the soil, with the levels varying based on environmental factors.
  6. Sweet Potatoes: Root vegetables, like sweet potatoes, can have higher levels of lead and cadmium because they grow directly in soil.
  7. Chocolate: Cocoa beans, from which chocolate is made, can contain lead and cadmium, originating from the soil where they are grown.
  8. Sunflower Seeds: Often contain cadmium, which they absorb from the soil.
  9. Tea Leaves: Tea leaves, particularly from older plants, can accumulate high levels of lead and arsenic from the environment.
  10. Leafy Greens: Other leafy greens, like lettuce and kale, can also take up heavy metals from the soil, though typically at lower levels than spinach.

It's important to understand that the presence of heavy metals in these foods does not necessarily make them unsafe to consume. Regulatory agencies establish safe consumption levels based on typical exposure rates and the presence of heavy metals within the context of a balanced diet. The examples provided are instances where, due to environmental factors and bioaccumulation, these foods can sometimes contain higher levels of heavy metals. However, this is highly dependent on the source and the conditions in which they were grown or caught.

Our Commitment to Safety

At Healthy Nutrition Group LLC, your trust and health are our most valued assets. We prioritize your satisfaction above all, ensuring our Natural Shilajit Resin is rigorously tested and safe, with heavy metal levels that are well below established safety limits. We never compromise on quality for profit because we know that your trust in us is irreplaceable. Thank you for choosing our products, where your well-being is our top priority.

References:

  1. FDA on Environmental Contaminants in Food: https://www.fda.gov/food/chemical-contaminants-pesticides/environmental-contaminants-food
  2. FDA on Lead in Food and Foodwares: https://www.fda.gov/food/metals-and-your-food/lead-food-foodwares-and-dietary-supplements
  3. FDA on Arsenic in Food: https://www.fda.gov/food/metals-and-your-food/arsenic-food-and-dietary-supplements
  4. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=101.9
  5. European Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1317: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32021R1317

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