Manufacturers Telling The Whole Truth?

[curiousgirl]

I take supplements (a packet a day) for women over 50. I called the company to make sure there was no gluten (or wheat, barley, rye, etc) in the supplements. A representative called back and left a message specifically saying there is NO gluten in the supplements. But what about the "gel" capsules that contain the supplements? Or, the "plastic" capsules containing the supplments??

[Gemini]

I take supplements (a packet a day) for women over 50. I called the company to make sure there was no gluten (or wheat, barley, rye, etc) in the supplements. A representative called back and left a message specifically saying there is NO gluten in the supplements. But what about the "gel" capsules that contain the supplements? Or, the "plastic" capsules containing the supplments??

If a company rep has verified that the supplements are gluten-free, then all of the supplement would be gluten-free. They do not exclude packaging when verifying gluten free status. There are many supplements which are gluten-free and many medications which are also gluten-free. It should always be verified with the manufacturer but more often than not, I have found things to be gluten-free.

[ravenwoodglass]

Yea the caps that hold them should be fine. The only thing I would watch out for if you have been assured that they are gluten-free is wheat or barley grass and that would be listed in the ingredients. They are considered gluten free but most of us don't tolerate.